For sale

Price cut: $31K (2/16)

$499,000

1298 S Cass Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328

3beds

1,240sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1953

9,147.6 Square Feet Lot

$492,500 Zestimate^®

$402/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

A rare chance to own on Cass Lake with canal frontage, dock, and grandfathered-in boathouse—just in time for summer. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers 100 feet of canal frontage and immediate access to the water. Inside, the primary suite features a renovated en suite bath with a Euro-style shower and heated floors. Both bathrooms have been fully updated with modern, clean finishes. The fully fenced backyard provides space for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying peaceful lake views. Boating and water-sport enthusiasts will love the large dock and rare grandfathered-in boathouse—perfect for a jet ski or additional watercraft storage. Major updates include a newer roof (2017), furnace and A/C (2018), hot water heater (2022), and newer washer and dryer. Immediate occupancy available. A move-in-ready opportunity to enjoy lake living just in time for the season.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 132
Dimensions: 11 X 12

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10 X 10

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 72
Dimensions: 8 X 9

Primary bathroom

Level: Entry
Area: 35
Dimensions: 7 X 5

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 56
Dimensions: 8 X 7

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Built In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer

Features

Has basement: No
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,240

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Two Car Garage, Attached
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
Pool features: None
Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
On waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: All Sports Lake, Canal Access, Canal Front, Dock Facilities, Lake Front, Waterfront
Body of water: Cass Lake

Lot

Size: 9,147.6 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40.6 x 89

Details

Parcel number: 1335455032
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Crawl Space

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1953
Major remodel year: 2007

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Other

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Sidewalks
Subdivision: VENICE OF THE LAKES - WATERFORD TOWNSHIP

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Waterford

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $402/sqft
Tax assessed value: $217,260
Annual tax amount: $8,465
Date on market: 1/31/2026
Cumulative days on market: 27 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist

Estimated market value

$492,500

$468,000 - $517,000

$2,292/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/16/2026	Price change	$499,000-5.8%$402/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261005923 Report a problem
1/31/2026	Listed for sale	$530,000+2.9%$427/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261005923 Report a problem
1/22/2026	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
1/7/2026	Listed for sale	$515,000+13.2%$415/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261001225 Report a problem
11/15/2024	Sold	$455,000+2.2%$367/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20240073660 Report a problem
10/14/2024	Pending sale	$445,000$359/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20240073660 Report a problem
10/3/2024	Listed for sale	$445,000+20.3%$359/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20240073660 Report a problem
6/10/2024	Sold	$370,000+4.2%$298/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20240016800 Report a problem
5/12/2024	Pending sale	$355,000$286/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20240016800 Report a problem
5/9/2024	Listed for sale	$355,000+50.4%$286/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20240016800 Report a problem
8/2/2018	Sold	$236,000-1.7%$190/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/19/2018	Pending sale	$240,000$194/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel #218045486 Report a problem
5/24/2018	Listed for sale	$240,000+55.3%$194/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel-Commerce #218045486 Report a problem
9/5/2007	Sold	$154,500-4.7%$125/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/24/2006	Sold	$162,161+4.6%$131/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/8/2006	Sold	$155,000$125/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$4,566 +3.5%	$199,060 +25.3%
2023	$4,412 +8.8%	$158,900 +3%
2022	$4,056 +0.4%	$154,240 +1.6%
2021	$4,041	$151,790 +11.2%
2020	--	$136,500 +22.7%
2019	$3,993 +40.2%	$111,250 +18.3%
2018	$2,848	$94,030
2017	--	$94,030 +0.6%
2016	--	$93,450 +6%
2015	--	$88,150 +8.1%
2014	--	$81,550 -0.1%
2011	--	$81,650 -13.2%
2010	$2,993 -12.1%	$94,090 -20.3%
2009	$3,406	$118,030