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  • $799,900

    11838 Lake Shore Dr, Charlevoix, MI 49720

    2beds
    1,750sqft
    : 
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1984
    1.66 Acres Lot
    $770,600 Zestimate®
    $457/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Outdoor fireplaceQuiet shores of norwoodTimeless stucco exteriorSwedish wood-burning stoveWood and tile floors
    “Where Art, Story, and Lake Michigan Meet” There’s a certain magic to this Lake Michigan cottage with 150' of waterfront, a feeling that sweeps over you the moment you arrive. Set along the quiet shores of Norwood, just south of ‘Charlevoix the Beautiful,’ this home was lovingly designed by a French literature professor and a famed local architect who dreamed of recreating the charm of the French countryside right here in Northern Michigan. Inside, a Swedish wood-burning stove glows on cool evenings, wood and tile floors whisper with history, and wide decks open to endless views of Grand Traverse Bay and the distant Leelanau Peninsula. An outdoor fireplace invites long conversations under the stars, while the timeless stucco exterior, freshly painted, completes the old-world charm. Though steeped in story and character, this 2x6 framed home has been thoughtfully refreshed with a geothermal heat pump, handcrafted Old Mission windows, Ayers Basement Systems , and a new well pump—ensuring that its beauty endures for generations. This is more than a home—it’s a retreat for dreamers, artists, and anyone who longs for a life woven with poetry, nostalgia, and the rhythm of the lake." Offered Turn-key, move right in and start making memories.
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: September 11, 2025 at 01:08pm

    Listed by:

    Laurie Hodack,

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt - Boyne City 231-582-6554

    Source: Northern Michigan MLS,MLS#: 477598MLS Logo

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Area: 228.14
    • Dimensions: 12.2 x 18.7
    Bedroom
    • Area: 326.6
    • Dimensions: 14.2 x 23
    Dining room
    • Area: 173.89
    • Dimensions: 10.11 x 17.2
    Kitchen
    • Area: 80.8
    • Dimensions: 8 x 10.1
    Living room
    • Area: 444.47
    • Dimensions: 16.9 x 26.3
    Heating
    • Geothermal, Heat Pump
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range
    Features
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,750 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached Carport
    • Has carport: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • On waterfront: Yes
    • Waterfront features: Waterfront
    Lot
    • Size: 1.66 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 050110300410

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Wood Frame/Site Built
    Condition
    • Year built: 1984

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Charlevoix

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $457/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $604,000
    • Annual tax amount: $7,828
    • Date on market: 8/28/2025
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    Estimated market value

    $770,600

    $732,000 - $809,000

    $2,289/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    8/28/2025Listed for sale$799,900+190.9%$457/sqft
    Source: Northern Michigan MLS #477598 Report a problem
    12/3/2013Sold$275,000-5.2%$157/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/27/2013Price change$290,000-7.9%$166/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors #434865 Report a problem
    9/1/2012Listed for sale$315,000$180/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Schmidt REALTORS #434865 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,828 +8.3%$302,000 +28.2%
    2024$7,226 +5.8%$235,600 +32.9%
    2023$6,832 $177,300 +1.4%

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    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $4,696/mo
    Principal & interest
    $3809
    Property taxes
    $607
    Home insurance
    $280

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: 49720

      Nearby schools

      GreatSchools rating
      Schools provided by the listing agent
      • District: Charlevoix

      Source: Northern Michigan MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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