Lake Homes under $250,000

Lake Homes under $250,000

Welcome to Lake, Michigan – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Great Lakes region! Known for its stunning natural beauty, Lake offers a picturesque setting that perfectly blends small-town charm with outdoor adventure. With its crystal-clear waters, lush forests, and friendly community, it’s no wonder that families and individuals alike are drawn to this enchanting locale.

One of the most appealing aspects of Lake is its affordability. For those looking to invest in their dream home, you’ll be delighted to discover a variety of homes available for under $250,000. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a retiree seeking tranquility, or a young family searching for that perfect starter home, Lake has something to offer everyone. From cozy cottages with stunning lake views to spacious family homes nestled among the trees, you can find a property that suits your lifestyle and budget.

Beyond the homes, Lake is brimming with recreational opportunities. Spend your weekends boating, fishing, or swimming in the lake during the summer months, or explore the scenic hiking trails that wind through the surrounding woods. The community hosts various events throughout the year, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere where neighbors become friends.

If you’re ready to embrace a vibrant lifestyle in a serene setting, Lake, Michigan, is the place to be. With affordable housing options and a wealth of outdoor activities, your dream home awaits in this idyllic lakeside community. Come and experience the magic of Lake – where your new adventure begins!

Newest Lake Homes under $250,000

1361 N Crooked Lake Drive, Lake
$239,900
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1949414 MLS ⋅ Lakewood BLDG.
Make the most of life on Crooked Lake at this 3-bedroom, 1-bath waterfront home located at 1361 N Crooked Lake Drive. The functional layout offers a roomy kitchen with an adjacent dining space, a comfortable living area, and a separate family room that can easily accommodate guests, game nights, or quiet evenings at home. The outdoor space is where this property truly shines. Tiered decks provide several places to gather, unwind, and take in the waterfront setting. Enjoy dining outdoors, watching the activity on the lake, or ending the day beside the water. Well suited for either year-round living or a seasonal escape, this home is ready for its next owner to begin making lake memories.

1361 N Crooked Lake Drive, Lake
8180 Trails End Road, Lake
$225,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1 Half Baths ⋅ 1949052 MLS ⋅ Gangers Resort BLDG.
Making Memories at the Lake! Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offering canal frontage with direct access to 264-acre all-sports Crooked Lake. Enjoy the best of lake living with boating, water skiing, fishing, kayaking, swimming, and more, plus convenient walk-in lake access just across the road. Ideally situated near the public boat launch and the Rails-to-Trails system, this property offers year-round recreational opportunities. The trail is perfect for walking, biking, and exploring in the warmer months and serves as a groomed snowmobile trail during the winter. After a day on the water, unwind around the campfire and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Hosting family and friends is easy with the property's 200-amp RV hookup, providing convenient accommodations for overnight guests. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or an investment property, this home offers an exceptional opportunity to experience all that Crooked Lake has to offer. Don't miss your chance to own your own slice of lake life!

8180 Trails End Road, Lake
3251 Havenwood Circle, Lake
$159,900
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1948454 MLS ⋅ Woodland Heights No 1 BLDG.
Tucked on a quiet circle in Woodland Heights. This charming chalet sits on two lots, spacious with mature surrounds and room for a garden beds, pole barn, extra parking for the boat or simply a space to enjoy. Inside the layout makes the most of every square foot. The living room flows naturally with the dining area and the kitchen. Laminate flooring throughout the main level easy upkeep. Updates: new forced air furnace, smart water shutoff. Lake of the Pines Assoc. provides access to community amenities such as Heated Pool, Pontoon Island, Campground, Cabins, Fitness Center, Rec Center & Kitchen, Outdoor Pavilion and Lake & Commons. Check out Lakeofthepines.net Low HOA fees

3251 Havenwood Circle, Lake
6145 Parker Drive, Lake
$199,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1948452 MLS ⋅ Hill Haven No.1 BLDG.
Move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offering 1,867 finished sq. ft. of one-level living! Over $160,000 in updates and improvements have been completed within the last 10 years, including a steel roof, siding, insulation, windows, carpeting, hot water heater, water softener, and crushed concrete driveway. Recent improvements within the last five years include two remodeled bathrooms, an updated primary bedroom, and fresh interior paint throughout. Additional features include natural gas, an attached heated 2-car garage with a steel ceiling, and immediate occupancy. Conveniently located just minutes from Clare and approximately 35 minutes from Cadillac, this well-maintained home offers comfort, quality, and peace of mind with many of the major updates already completed.

6145 Parker Drive, Lake
9230 Monroe Road, Lake
$134,900
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1948105 MLS ⋅ Metes & Bounds BLDG.
Escape to your own private Up North retreat! Nestled on a beautiful wooded parcel with frontage on Norway Creek, this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the peaceful setting Northern Michigan is known for. The clear, cold waters of Norway Creek provide a picturesque backdrop and appear to be ideal habitat for brook trout, making this a dream property for nature lovers and anglers alike. Inside, you'll find a spacious open floor plan centered around a striking wood-burning stove that creates a warm, inviting atmosphere year-round. The oversized primary bedroom offers exceptional space and storage, while the updated bathroom features a beautifully tiled walk-in shower.Large windows throughout the home bring in natural light and showcase the surrounding woods and abundant wildlife. The detached pole barn is a standout feature, offering plenty of room for vehicles, recreational toys, or a workshop, and is heated by its own wood stove for year-round use. The expansive yard provides room to relax, entertain, or simply enjoy the sights and sounds of the creek. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, hunting camp, weekend getaway, or outdoor recreation headquarters, this property offers privacy, comfort, and the true Up North lifestyle.

9230 Monroe Road, Lake
1632 Birch Drive, Lake
$174,900
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1947310 MLS ⋅ N/A BLDG.
Discover the perfect blend of comfort, recreation, and Northern Michigan living in this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home just steps from Crooked Lake. Located just northwest of the Gateway to the North, this property is ideal as a year-round residence, vacation home, or weekend getaway. The expansive, fully fenced property features a gated front driveway and a rear second gated entrance off Elder St., providing secure, block-wide access. There's plenty of room to store your boat, RV, camper, trailers, golf carts, ATVs, snowmobiles, and other recreational toys. Enjoy public access to Crooked Lake at the end of the street—less than a 1/8-mile golf cart ride away. Spend your days boating, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, or simply relaxing on one of Northern Michigan's beautiful lakes. Outdoor enthusiasts will also love being just minutes from the Pere Marquette Rail Trail, offering miles of scenic trails for biking, walking, running, and year-round recreation. Inside, you'll find a bright, open-concept floor plan with tasteful finishes, abundant natural light, and spacious living areas perfect for entertaining. Four generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms provide plenty of room for family, friends, and weekend guests. If you're searching for a Crooked Lake area home for sale, a property with public lake access within walking distance, RV and boat storage, or a home near the Pere Marquette Rail Trail, this one checks all the boxes. Don't miss this opportunity to own your own slice of Northern Michigan paradise.

1632 Birch Drive, Lake
4303 W Adams Road, Lake
$79,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1947109 MLS
This 10-acre wooded property in Surrey Township, Clare County, Michigan is a build-ready fixer-upper opportunity located near M-115 and US-10 highways. The existing home has been stripped to the studs, offering a blank slate for a full renovation, new construction, or placement of a mobile home. The property spans approximately 331 feet wide by 1,323 feet deep, offering privacy and space in a wooded, rural setting accessed by gravel road. A private well is already installed, along with two 750-gallon septic tanks, eliminating two of the biggest cost and time barriers to building or placing a home on vacant land. A concrete pad is also in place and ready for immediate use, whether for a mobile home, a motorhome, or RV parking. This Surrey Township property in Clare County is well suited for buyers seeking a mobile home site, a new construction project, a recreational or RV property, or a full home renovation, and its convenient access to M-115 and US-10 makes it practical for commuting and regional travel in mid-Michigan's recreational corridor.

4303 W Adams Road, Lake
11935 N Shore Drive, Lake
$199,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1945515 MLS ⋅ Silver Beach Shores BLDG.
Fantastic opportunity on beautiful 388 acre all-sports Eight Point Lake, Clare Counties larges lake with 61 feet of water frontage in a quiet cove where wildlife abounds. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,178 square feet of living space with a spacious layout, modern finishes, and plenty of potential to continue making it your own. Many recent updates have already been completed, while the remaining projects allow the next owner to add their own style and finishing touches. The large bedrooms provide plenty of sleeping space for family and guests, while the rest of the home offers several areas to spread out and relax or gather for games. Outside, enjoy the slower pace of lake life with constant sights and sounds of loons, eagles, deer, ducks, and more right from your property. Eight Point Lake is known for it's clean water, excellent fishing, water recreation, sandbar gatherings, golf cart rides, summer concerts, and holiday events, including the July 4th 5k and Labor Day fireworks. Seller willing to leave a majority of contents along with dock and plastic paddle boat. Conveniently located near state land and the Rails-to-Trails system, this property offers easy access to boating, fishing, ORV riding, snowmobiling, and everything Northern Michigan has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a year-round residence, weekend getaway, or investment opportunity with rental potential, this waterfront property is ready for its next chapter. Available, but not included in this listing is an additional 59x147 vacant lot located across the road offering valuable extra space for parking, storage, recreational use, or the future possibility of a pole barn.

11935 N Shore Drive, Lake
9530 W Denver Road, Lake
$189,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1945353 MLS
"Drop Out" and right into this Diamond! If you are looking for a dirt road, no close neighbors, surrounded by woodlands, this Gem is for you! The home is a traditional 4Square Farmhouse, large front covered front porch, 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 Bath, Formal Dining, large laundry, lots of charm with stained glass fixtures, newer windows and french doors to the side porch. Situated on 10 acres, Beautiful mature maples and Oaks. Room for animals, couple of outbuildings! Come take a look, the possibilities are endless!

9530 W Denver Road, Lake
2221 Grass Lake Avenue Unit #285, Lake
$64,900
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1945140 MLS ⋅ Sandy Shore Resort BLDG.
Sandy Shores offers year round camping, Two (2) private lakes, no gas engines. Grass Lake has a large beach area, boat launch and two fishing docks. Loon Landing has a large fishing dock. Water and electricity at each site, this site has sewer while others get pumped twice weekly, dumping station, Year Round Maintenance Staff, Two (2) bathhouses with showers. One that is heated and open year round, large Pavilion with full kitchen and covered porch is available, Putt Putt Golf, Basketball/Pickleball Court, Baseball Diamond, Soccer Field, Disc Golf, Hiking trails, Horseshoe pits, Cornhole and many activities planned. https://sandyshoresresort.org/

2221 Grass Lake Avenue Unit #285, Lake
5644 Loranger Drive, Lake
$30,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1 Half Baths ⋅ 1942279 MLS ⋅ Hill Haven BLDG.
Handyman Special Up North Opportunity! Unlock the potential of this up north getaway or investment property! Offering the possibility of a 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout with an open-concept design, this home is ready for your vision and finishing touches. Ideally located just minutes from the expressway, restaurants, and grocery stores, convenience meets northern charm. Enjoy access to both Bear Lake and Halfmoon Lake, with the Bear Lake waterfront park, picnic areas, and sandy beach only minutes away. Whether you're looking to create a cozy retreat, year-round residence, or income-producing investment, this property offers endless potential. Bring your ideas and make it your own!

5644 Loranger Drive, Lake
6364 Joanne Street, Lake
$249,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 1940787 MLS ⋅ Arnold Gamble Subdivision BLDG.
A Sportsman’s Paradise! Your dream life awaits at this peaceful, waterfront home on no-wake Mud Lake. Enjoy quiet days of fishing while still keeping up with the honey-do list! This property features a brand-new 5-inch well installed in 2024 and a newly added propane furnace to go along with the cozy wood fireplace. This single-story home offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and at over 1300 square feet, it has plenty of windows that fill the spacious living room and galley kitchen with natural light. A formal dining area is perfect for family gatherings, dinner with friends, or hosting hunting buddies. French doors lead out to the wraparound deck, giving you easy access to the outdoors. The property comes loaded with features any sportsman will love, including a private dock, fish-cleaning station, buck pole, and a brick fire pit. A 2-car garage provides space for tools, gear, and all your recreational toys. Wildlife is abundant, and state land for hunting is only minutes away. The lake offers great fishing for catfish, bluegill, perch, bass, and northern pike. You’re also just 5 minutes from supplies in Lake Station, and only 15 minutes from Farwell and Evart for additional shopping and conveniences.

6364 Joanne Street, Lake
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