$360,000
Howard City, MI 49329
MLS# 26021749
3 beds | 2 baths | 1414 sqft
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Open House (06/14/2026 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)
Property Description
Tucked away on 5 wooded acres along the beautiful Little Muskegon River, this unique waterfront retreat offers privacy, recreation, and classic Up North charm. With approximately 80 feet of river frontage and 160+ acres of Manistee National Forest directly across the street, this property is a dream setting for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Originally built as a cabin and expanded over the years, this modified A-frame offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, including a loft-style third bedroom, and a spacious screened porch overlooking the river. Recent updates include a 2021 heat pump mini-split system, roof, windows, flooring, vinyl siding, and bathroom renovations. Additional features include a detached 2-car garage, bunk house overlooking the river, mature trees, and Spectrum internet availability. Enjoy kayaking, tubing, swimming, bonfires, mushroom foraging, and watching wildlife right from your own property.
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: S Newcosta Ave
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Reynolds Twp
Subdivision: Forest Haven
Office/Contract Info
On-Market Date: 2026-05-15
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 254.6
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Road Frontage: 627
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: Yes
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1414
SqFt Above Grade: 1414
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 392
Building Total SqFt: 1806
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Little Muskegon Rive
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Tri County
Association YN: Yes
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 5
Lot Square Footage: 217800
Year Built: 1968
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 63347
SEV: 190200
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1533.5
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Zoning: R-2
Tax ID #: 59-017-201-050-01
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Tucked away on 5 wooded acres along the beautiful Little Muskegon River, this unique waterfront retreat offers privacy, recreation, and classic Up North charm. With approximately 80 feet of river frontage and 160+ acres of Manistee National Forest directly across the street, this property is a dream setting for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Originally built as a cabin and expanded over the years, this modified A-frame offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, including a loft-style third bedroom, and a spacious screened porch overlooking the river. Recent updates include a 2021 heat pump mini-split system, roof, windows, flooring, vinyl siding, and bathroom renovations. Additional features include a detached 2-car garage, bunk house overlooking the river, mature trees, and Spectrum internet availability.
Enjoy kayaking, tubing, swimming, bonfires, mushroom foraging, and watching wildlife right from your own property.
Legal: LOT 51 EXCEPT W 10 FT AND LOTS 48, 49 & 50 FOREST HAVEN NO 1
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Water Frontage: 80
Water Type
River: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Private Frontage: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Rolling Hills: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Dirt: 1
Private: 1
Util Avail at Street
High Speed Internet: 1
Utilities Attached
Phone Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
Rural Development: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
No: 1
Unknown: 1
Association Info.
Approx. Assoc Fee: 275
Assoc. Fee Payable: Annually
Laundry Features
Main Level: 1
Assoc. Amenities
Other: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Assoc. Fee Incl.
Snow Removal: 1
Other: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Carport: 1
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Other: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Heat Pump: 1
Mini-Split: 1
Air Conditioning
Mini-Split: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 126
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1288
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 392
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Partial: 1
Slab: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Screens: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Eating Area: 1
Fireplace
Wood Burning: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Gas/Wood Stove: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Exterior Features
3 Season Room: 1
Balcony: 1
Scrn Porch: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Screened: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Laminate: 1
Landscape
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
A-Frame: 1
Chalet: 1
Possession
See Remarks: 1
Location Property Info
County: Montcalm
Street #: 23849
Street Name: Atikwa
Suffix: Trail
State: MI
Zip Code: 49329
Zip (4): 9796
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $360,000
Current Price: $360,000
Listing Date: 2026-05-12
Remarks Misc
Directions: US-131 to Exit 118 (Howard City/Pierson Rd), east on W Howard City Edmore Rd, north on Alpine Ave, west on Atikwa Trail to property on the right.
Property Features
Water Type: River
Laundry Features: Main Level
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition; Shingle
Windows: Replacement; Screens
Substructure: Crawl Space; Partial; Slab
Lot Description: Rolling Hills; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Phone Connected
Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area
Fireplace: Wood Burning
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Gas/Wood Stove; Window Treatments
Appliances: Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Other
Heat Type: Heat Pump; Mini-Split
Air Conditioning: Mini-Split
Exterior Features: 3 Season Room; Balcony; Scrn Porch
Flooring: Carpet; Laminate
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch(es); Screened
Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Attached; Carport; Detached
Architectural Style: A-Frame; Chalet
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Dirt; Private
Mineral Rights: No; Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan
Possession: See Remarks
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
The screened porch provides peaceful river views and a perfect place to relax while enjoying the sights and sounds of the water. A rare opportunity to own a private riverfront property with direct access to nature and nearby public land.
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Primary Bedroom | Main |
| Bedroom 2 | Main |
| Loft | Upper |
| Primary Bathroom | Main |
| Bathroom 2 | Main |
| Living Room | Main |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Family Room | Main |
Listing Office: Century 21 Rockgate
Listing Agent: Allison Olsen
Last Updated: June - 14 - 2026
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