Here is your rare opportunity to own 72 feet of lakefront property on the all sports, Duck Lake. This cozy mid-century cottage has vaulted ceilings and wood beams. A true must see. This cottage or year-round home is move-in ready. There have been many updates completed with all new Anderson vinyl windows, including the 8 ft slider door wall. New kitchen, new bathroom fixtures, freshly painted, and a new cement patio for enjoying the sunrise or sunsets over the 306-acre lake. Lakefront deck and wood dock are included. New appliances in the kitchen which include natural gas stove, dishwasher, vent hood. New bathroom sink fixtures and quartz countertops. New 12x28 poured cement patio with rat wall footings, ready for building on or enjoying as a patio. Large 24x20 ft, 2 car garage with cement floor. Come and enjoy the laid-back lake life.
Sold for $274,900 on 06/06/25
$274,900
9698 E Colby Rd, Crystal, MI 48818
2beds
1,008sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
0.5 Acres Lot
$282,600 Zestimate®
$273/sqft
$1,647 Estimated rent
Home value
$282,600
$235,000 - $342,000
$1,647/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 06, 2025 at 10:15am
Listed by:
Amy Doyle 517-819-3146,
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 286283
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 6
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Heating
- Baseboard, Ductless, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener Owned, Vented Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Gas Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Laminate Counters, Open Floorplan, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,008
- Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,008
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Deck, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Gravel, Overhead Storage, Storage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Central Living Area, Visitor Bathroom
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Side Door
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Dock, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Beach, Lake, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Beach,Lake,Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Front, Lake, Lake Front, Waterfront
- Body of water: Duck Lake
- Frontage type: Lakefront
Lot
- Size: 0.50 Acres
- Dimensions: 72 x 330
- Features: Few Trees, Front Yard, Open Lot, Rectangular Lot, Waterfront, Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Shed(s)
- Foundation area: 0
- Parcel number: 00501503810
- Zoning description: Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Rough Sawn
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Laundry, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Fishing, Lake, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Crystal
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA,MSHDA
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2025 | Sold | $274,900$273/sqft |
Source:  Greater Lansing AOR #286283 | ||
| 6/4/2025 | Pending sale | $274,900$273/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #286283 | ||
| 5/20/2025 | Contingent | $274,900$273/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #286283 | ||
| 4/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $274,900$273/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #286283 | ||
| 3/13/2025 | Contingent | $274,900$273/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #286283 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,647 -13.4% | $78,300 +9.7% |
| 2024 | $3,057 | $71,400 |
| 2023 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 48818
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Carson City-Crystal Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 6.1 mi
- 6/10Carson City-Crystal High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.1 mi
- 6/10Carson City Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 6.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Carson City
Source: Greater Lansing AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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