Smallwood Lake! Gladwin County's Best Kept Secret!!

Smallwood Lake 

Gladwin County's Best Kept Secret!!

All Sports Smallwood Lake is approximately 600 acres and offers boatable water all the way up to Secord Dam. It is 28 ft at its deepest point. This popular lake is formed via the Tittabawassee River system and is long and narrow. It takes in the townships of Hay, Buckeye and Secord Townships within Gladwin County. This lake offers a nice bottom for sandy swimming as well as great fishing. Catfish, northern pike and bass are abundant in this lake. Lakeshore Marina is located right on the water just north of the bridge on M61 and is a great place to stop for gas, water toys or any marine work you might need done.

  

Located on M 61 near M 30 this lake is located 16 miles from I-75 for easy access. The Smallwood Lake area, also known as the Wooden Shoe area or "The Shoe", has many nearby conveniences including The Woodland Diner, Whitetails Live, Lakeshore Marina, White Star Motel, large gas station/convenience store and party store.  It is also a quick 6 miles drive into Gladwin for more shopping, restaurants, antique stores, grocery store and much more. 

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Click HERE to visit our website for listings and more information on Smallwood Lake.

Market Conditions for Wixom Lake, Secord Lake and Sugar Springs

Wixom Lake:

There are currently 102 active waterfront listings on Wixom Lake. They range in price from $19,888 to $572,000.

May saw twenty new listings on Wixom Lake ranging in price from $19,888 to $349,000.

 During the month of we saw two listings expire and one home sell.

  Below are featured listings on Wixom Lake. Click on the address to learn more about them.

   4053 Oak Street, Beaverton, MI $159,900

   1323 McKimmy, Beaverton, MI $169,900

   Vacant Dundas Road, Beaverton, MI $42,000

   Vacant Ichabod Trail, Beaverton, MI $35,000

   4800 Maxson, Beaverton, MI $69,900

   3537 Lakeview, Beaverton, MI $99,500

   5105 Pleasant Drive, Beaverton, MI $129,000

   1043 McKimmy, Beaverton, MI $139,900

   780 Quillette, Beaverton, MI $169,900

   1514 Birma Trail, Beaverton, MI $89,900

   4237 Grant, Beaverton MI $29,900
   681 Quillette, Beaverton MI $572,000
   4127 Wieman, Beaverton, MI  $39,900

Click here to search for more available listings on Wixom Lake

Secord Lake:

 There are currently 71 active waterfront listings for Secord Lake ranging from 

$15,000 to $289,333.

May saw twenty new listings, one listing expire and six homes sold.

Below are featured listings for Secord Lake (click on the address to learn more):
4580 Mohawk Trail, Gladwin, Michigan $169,900
3848 Thendara Drive, Gladwin, Michigan $220,000
110 Fawn Lane, Gladwin, Michigan $154,900
110a Vacant Fawn Lane, Gladwin, Michigan $15,000
3209 Lakeshore, Gladwin, Michigan $97,900
4426 Lakeview, Alger Michigan $99,000
3761 Jennings Court, Gladwin, Michigan  $114,900

Click here to visit more listings on Secord Lake!!!!

Sugar Springs:

There are currently 61 active waterfront listings on Lake Lancer and Lake Lancelot.

 They range in price from $47,900 to $439,900

May saw ten new listings ranging in price from $50,000 to $359,900. During the month we saw no listings expire and four homes sell.

Below are featured listings for Sugar Springs (click on the address to learn more):
Bye Way vacant lot on the Airstrip, Gladwin, Michigan $3,500
Vacant lot on Fairfield Way, Gladwin, Michigan $7,900
 
Click here to search for available listings in Sugar Springs!!

I Love YoungHouseLove.com!

I was having a very relaxing and highly unusual Sunday morning reading my Real Simple magazine and drinking some coffee.  Sitting on my couch in my jammies flipping through the pages I realized a few things:

1.  I wanted more coffee and hoped the husband would ask before I had to get up.

2.  I wanted to start a "graduation ideas" folder to start throwing ideas into since my son was now a sophomore and 2016 is sure to be here before I know it.
 
3.  I found a website I wanted to share with you.

I'm taking a wild guess and assuming you really don't care too much about my #1 and #2 concerns so #3 is what I will share more about!  Real Simple featured a blog that was worth bookmarking called YoungHouseLove.com .  It has smart advice on installing appliances, easy no-sew curtains to spruce up any room, the latest paint colors, mood boards, inspiring galleries and more.  I decided to visit the site and became immersed in it and could have easily sat there until lunch. But the bring sunny day was calling me outside and I don't get too many days off so needed to take advantage of it!  What I loved is the easy layout of the site and the conversational tone the young married couple writes in...add in humor and their ability to really make you feel like you were part of their home improvement project and its a perfect site.  

I am in no way affiliated with this site, just stumbled across it and had to share.
Here's to many more lazy Sunday mornings.

Check out http://www.younghouselove.com as soon as you get time. 

How Much Do I Offer?

Probably one of the most common questions I am asked and sometimes one that I cannot answer off the top of my head.  Many times it requires a bit of research on my part before I can give you an educated opinion on what I feel you should offer.  That is because I need time to examine recently sold properties and active listings available in the local MLS.  From this market analysis (CMA) and my personal knowledge I can provide insight into the market in general and the specific property you are considering.  These are also important details that should be factored into your offer.  They include:

Market Facts
1.  Price of Similar Properties - with more weight placed on comparable sold properties.
2.  Price Trends - what percentageof list price to sales price is happening in the market.
3.  Absorption Rate - What number of months (or years) of inventory supply is available.  The smaller the number the more competitive the market is for buyers.
4.  Average days on market - because listings expire and many times are listed with another agent I make sure to share the cummulative days on market.

Property Facts
1.  Property Condition - is the property in good condition or will substantial investments be needed to repair.  This also determines how large the pool of buyers is as homes needing work cannot be easily financed.
2.  Lenght of time on the Market - A long time on the market could indicate a slow market, inappropriate pricing or poor marketing or potentially a problem with the property.
3.  Seller's Motivation - a seller under pressure to close a deal may be more receptive than one who can wait until "the right offer comes along" or  a seller who "won't give it away".
4.  Terms - what terms and contingencies must be written into your offer?  Terms that make your offer more attractive include all cash, pre approval for financing letters included, quick closings, few other contingencies and no need for sellers concessions.

Wixom Lake Vacant Waterfront Lot! Price Reduction on Icabod Trail, Beaverton, MI

Price Reduction on Ichabod Trail Vacant Lot, Beaverton, MI
Wixom Lake Waterfront

$35,000

MLS #158823

Wixom Lake (Tobacco River side) waterfront lot! 145' along the water in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Beaverton. Wooded lot offers a mix of trees such as oaks, maple and cedar. Rolling terrain seems perfect for a walk out basement! At nearly 7/10 of an acre there is plenty of room to build your dream home! With plans in the future for a paved road and natural gas this lot deserves your serious consideration.

Click HERE to visit our website for more details!!

Wixom Lake Waterfront Cottage~Price Reduction at 3537 Lakeview, Beaverton MI

Price Reduction at 3537 Lakeview, Beaverton, MI

Wixom Lake Waterfront Cottage

$99,500

MLS #158484

Right out of the pages of Cottage Living magazine! Once you pull in the drive you won't want to leave! Chalet built in 2002 on all sports Wixom Lake. Quiet, picturesque waterfront that provides great fishing and amazing views! Extensive multi-level decking and paver patio with fire pit and built in seating. Also a boardwalk at the waters edge. Enter the home via the covered patio and step into the light, bright and airy relaxing cottage. While small in size the cottage layout is so well planned and furnished it can accommodate your family and friends! Marble floors and counters in Kitchen, Dining and Bath. Main floor bedroom has room for stackable washer/dryer which is included. Living room offers cathedral ceilings with a large window for natural light and a patio door that opens into a newly added three season sun room. Upstairs loft area with more sleeping space and the master bedroom. Included with sale is a separate lot just around the corner where you can build a garage! 

Click HERE to visit my website for more details on this beautiful home!!

Sold-Kalkaska County Lake and Acreage

Homewaters Recreational Real Estate proudly represented the highest dollar volume real estate transaction in Kalkaska County in 2-1/2 years and it sold in 2-1/2 months from date of listing.  This fabulous and unique property boasts 160 acres of heavily wooded rolling hills; it's own 24 acre deep clean lake; lodge style home with knotty pine interior; and state land on two sides.

The Sellers chose Homewaters and its sales agent, Mary Janik, due to their ability to market waterfront
property in a unique  way through the use of their dedicated website for Northern Michigan waterfront
properties as well as their use of all Social Media as the primary means of advertising.

Homewaters Recreational Real Estate and its sales associates live in the real estate markets that they sell.  We are selling a lifestyle that is unique to each and every area and represent all our clients professionally and with the highest ethics.

More more information on Mary Janik  please click here or visit our website www.homewaters.net.

Homewaters Welcomes Britt Brubaker as Newest Sales Associate

Britt is a Michigan State University grad and former Spring Lake High School English teacher.  Chad Brown, broker/owner said, “Britt’s passion for the language arts and water sports combined with her tech savvy background and dynamic personality, make her perfect fit for Homewaters.”  Britt will be working directly with Chad to service Grand Traverse Bay and other properties on Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas.
 

Homewaters was founded by Chad and Mandy Brown, broker/ owners in late 2006 to service buyers and sellers of Premier River, lake and other unique recreational properties in Northern Michigan.   Britt joins Homewaters at an exciting time as the company surpasses $100,000,000.00 in closed sales volume.  

Homewaters’ investments in technology allow it to combine the latest in website and social media trends to help agents like Britt quickly find success in this competitive industry.  The Rookie of The Year Award from The Traverse Area Association of REALTORS went to Homewaters agents in 2011 and 2012.  Britt said, “I finally have the opportunity to combine my love of water and my passion for real estate.  Northern Michigan is a uniquely beautiful place, the kind of place you visit and never want to leave, trust me, I never left!”  To learn more about Britt, just click her photo above.

Classic Shupac Lake

Here's a classic, one of a kind property that is hard to come by!

Keeping it Simple

It's been a long week and you're looking forward to a weekend on the river. You can hear the trout splashing in the riffles. Your overnight bag is packed and the fly rods are in your truck. With a little luck, you'll be in your waders for the evening hatch. After fishing, the Whippoorwill will signal with a call that it's time to go sit by the campfire and enjoy the stars in the night. Lightning bugs appear in the dark and the loon from nearby Shupac Lake yodels to it's mate. The air has a chill and you know it's time to hit the sack. You started a fire in the wood stove earlier and the cabin is warm and cozy. Your head hits the pillow knowing that it's going to be a great weekend. Keep it simple...enjoy the experience!

Looking for that experience? 
Mark Bear, Realtor

Reprinted from: d'bear out there!

Wixom Lake Waterfront Home!! 4053 Oak Street, Beaverton

New Listing at 4053 Oak Street, Beaverton, MI

Wixom Lake Waterfront Home

$159,900

MLS #159288

53 perfect feet of Wixom Lake waterfront!! A gorgeous main lake view with steel seawall and included boat hoist. Enjoy your summer or live year round on this 2,000 acre all sports lake. House sits back off the road on a deep lot allowing plenty of room for parking or entertaining. Tiled foyer offers a convenient spot to take off your coat and shoes and has several closets for storage. Kitchen, dining room and living room are open to each other and take advantage of the lake view from every window! Kitchen offers oak cabinets, plenty of counter space and a bar. Patio door to covered deck off the living room. Deck then steps down to an uncovered area with bon fire pit. Master suite has a huge walk in closet and private bath. Huge game room is great space for relaxing and parties with friends and family. 4 car attached garage too! Natural gas and municipal sewer are such a bonus! State land a short drive away for hunting and trail riding too.

Click HERE to visit my website for more details!!!





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Wixom Lake Access Cottage with Dock Space! Price Reduction at 4237 Grant Street, Beaverton

Price Reduction at 4237 Grant Street, Beaverton, MI

Wixom Lake Access Cottage with Dock Space

$29,900

MLS #153442

 

   What a super affordable way to enjoy Wixom Lake! The only neighborhood on Wixom Lake that allows for dock space for off water cottages. Own your own slice of the lake with this 2 BR, 1 full bath cottage with open kitchen and living room and sun room. Being sold as a turn key cottage, mostly furnished and with kitchen items and linens. Laundry hook ups availalbe, 2 car carport, and large shady yard. Association frontage offers a seawall, boardwalk and scenic picnic area on a beautiful part of all sports Wixom Lake for low $225/year dues. With a garage next door for sale at a low price you could make this the complete package!

Click HERE to visit my website for more details!!

Real Estate Market Snapshot for Gladwin and Clare County Homes

June Real Estate Market Snapshot for the Gladwin and Clare County Area Homes

 

100 Acres on Polk Avenue, Harrison, MI

Clare County Hunting Land $199,900

MLS #159197

Active Listings: 1009 (182 new listings came on the market in May)

Average Asking Price: $109,078

Average Days on Market : 254

Range of Asking Prices: $7,995-$950,000

Sold:62 Sold in May(49 sold in April)

Average Asking Price of Sold Listings: $93,928
Average Selling Price of Sold Listings: $85,809

Average Days on Market of Sold Listings: 257 (8 days more than April)

Sellers Received: 91.3% of their asking price

Total Residential Sales Volume: $5,234,350 (up from $3,611,458 in April)
Listings Sold by Price Range
0-99,999: 56 (up 22 from April)
100,000-199,999: 11 (down 1 from April)
200,000-299,999: 3 (same as April)
300,000-399,999: 2 (up 2 from April)
400,000 and above: 0 (same as April)

Sold!!  Tittabawassee Riverfront for $177,000  

**8 Homes Expired off the Market in May

Absorption Rate = 1.3 Years

*This information was provided by the Clare/Gladwin Board of Realtors. The report was generated from the Multiple Listing Service, where all CGBR members' transactions are recorded. The report covers all the members' residential transactions for the month of January. Although there are no geographical boundaries defining members' service areas, the majority of CGBR transactions take place in Clare and Gladwin County.

Secord Lake Canal Waterfront!! 3209 Lakeshore Drive, Gladwin

New Listing at 3209 Lakeshore Drive, Gladwin, MI

Secord Lake Canal Waterfront

$97,900

MLS #159250

54' of Secord Lake canal frontage! With the affordable price of this move-in ready cottage on Secord Lake you can start making memories at the lake this summer! Enter into the comfortable living room w/ paneled walls where there is room for the family to gather. Eat in kitchen is large & opens up to the family room area & will surely be a place where many conversations are had & card & board games are played. Slider door steps you out onto the deck overlooking the lake. Main floor bedroom is conveniently located to the full bath that offers space for washer/dryer hook up should you wish to install that. Head up stairs for a very large bedroom that currently has 2 queen beds & a twin bed. There is a large storage area as well that has the potential to be a half bathroom in the future. Exterior offers a storage shed, freshly painted trim, brand new well and septic & level lot to the waters edge with just the right amount of landscaping. 

Click HERE to visit our website for more detail on this waterfront cottage! 

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Gladwin County Waterfront! 2622 Parkway Street, Gladwin

New Listing at 2622 Parkway, Gladwin, MI

Channel Lake Waterfront Canal

$29,900

MLS #159189

 Well kept single wide mobile from 1987. 880 sq ft with 2 bedrooms & 1 full bath has frontage on Channel Lake! Covered breezeway entrance walks you into the laundry area. Large master bedroom with newer carpeting. Full bathroom is bright and sunny! Spacious living room with vaulted ceilings with wood beams. Open, eat in kitchen with plenty of cupboards and cabinet space and nice bow window overlooking side yard. Sun room addition is currently unfinished but overlooks the pond and could be finished as sun room, family room or 3rd bedroom! Exterior offers a freshly painted 2 car garage, storage shed and 173' of frontage on Channel Lake for great fishing and nearly a 1/2 acre yard!! Small guest house that would make a great play house for the kids or perhaps a craft room or workshop. Newer septic in 2002, newer well and hot water heater. House offers central air as well! What wonderful value...call to view today! With its proximity to the city of Gladwin this would be a great rental! 

Click HERE to visit our website for more details!!

WHY KALKASKA?

Kalkaska County Michigan is home to over 90 lakes and 3 rivers and thousands of acres of State Forest.  There are public accesses on almost all these waterways and no matter where you live, you are never more than 10 minutes away from water.  The village of Kalkaska provides all the necessary shopping from hardware to pharmacy to deli plus it is home to its own hospital, ice rink/swimming pools at the Kaliseum and an outstanding school system.  Employment is growing rapidly with the increase in the oil and gas industry and it adjoins Grand Traverse County on the west for all the additional amenities of shopping, entertainment and the growing beer and wine industries.  Situated on U.S.-131 and 20 miles from I-75 it is rapidly becoming a perfect destination for affordable recreational real estate.  Come for a visit and take the tour!

Clare County Hunting Land! 100 Acres on Polk Avenue, Harrison

New Listing on Polk Avenue, Harrison Michigan

100 Wooded Acres with Hunting Cabin

$199,900

MLS #159197

This gorgeous 100 acre parcel has been in the family for nearly 100 years! Conveniently located not far off US 127 yet tucked away down a gravel road in an area of other large parcels. The 100 acres is comprised of an 80 and a 20 both of which adjoin state land! The land is heavily wooded and is home to many whitetail deer including some nice bucks! Grouse, pheasant, turkey and bear also call this parcel home. There is a 6-8 acre very scenic beaver pond on the property that is also fed by a seasonal stream that winds through the property. The hunting cabin was built in '94 and is 12x16 with a 8x12 addition. Wired for lights, etc that can run off a 12 volt battery. Kitchen area has a propane stove. With 2 bunk beds and a table that converts to a bed along with extra room in the addition this cabin could easily sleep 6-8. Wild raspberries and blackberries can be picked here too. This parcel is your dream hunting property, nature preserve or future building site.

Click HERE to visit my website for more details!!

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37 Wooded Acres in Gladwin County with Land Contract Terms!! Price Reduction at 120 E. McKimmy Road, Gladwin

Price Reduction at 120 E McKimmy Road, Gladwin, MI

$87,900 with Land Contract Terms!!

37 Wooded Acres in Gladwin County!

MLS #158505

 What an opportunity! 37 wooded acres with a large pole barn and a single wide mobile home. 2 bedroom and 1 bath home does need some fix up work but could easily be liveable as a year round home or up north getaway. Pole barn has a slider door and an overhead door. With all the acreage you can hunt, ride quads, nature watch and more all on your own private land. Great location not far off a state highway for easy access anytime. Gladwin County is home to many all sports lakes, thousands of acres of state land and a great small town atmosphere!

Click HERE to visit my website for more details!

Introducing Homewaters' Director of Operations, Joel Greene

We've been very fortunate at Homewaters to have found such early success since our founding in 2007.  Thanks to the dedication of our agents and brokers, a powerhouse website, www.homewaters.net, and a real estate market hungry for something fresh, we're just about to surpass $100,000,000 in closed sales volume.  What began as three guys selling riverfront properties to fly anglers has blossomed into an impressive collection of 9 full time agents and brokers servicing recreational properties from Beaverton to Manistee to Mackinaw. 

Joel Greene now joins our team as our Director of Operations.  He brings with him a breadth of business experience ranging from recruiting and training to business development and marketing.  Joel also earned his Masters of Business Administration from Lawrence Tech in just two years while working within the lending industry in Traverse City.  We could not be more excited to have him on board to support our company and help shape our future within the real estate industry.  Click on Joel's image to learn more about him and his role within our firm.  This is just one more way we're going to great lengths to ensure our firm is THE company to represent your recreational property needs in northern Michigan. 

Gladwin County Lakes!! See what Summer has to Offer!!

Wixom Lake, Secord Lake, Sugar Springs (Lake Lancer & Lake Lancelot) and Smallwood Lake!

 

 

 

 

 

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Wixom Lake

 

There are currently 118 active listings on Wixom Lake ranging in price from $5,000-$572,000

Wixom Lake is an approximately 2,000 acre all sports lake, inside Gladwin County and located in Beaverton, Michigan. The lake takes in Billings and Tobacco Township and is formed by the Tittabawassee River system and is also fed by the Cedar and Tobacco Rivers.
It would take many hours of boat travel to see the entire lake! Many people enjoy Wixom Lake with pontoons, ski boats, jet ski's, fishing boats and it's not uncommon to see a canoe or kayak during the quieter times. Be sure to check out "Pontoon Alley", a local and very popular area to spend the afternoon on Wixom Lake! Pontoon Alley boasts a shallow, sandy bottom swimming area with a very festive atmosphere! 

Below are featured listings on Wixom Lake. Click on the address to learn more about them.

1043 McKimmy Drive, Beaverton, Michigan $139,900

Vacant Ichabod Trail, Beaverton, Michigan $49,000

1082 Pinetree Street, Beaverton, Michigan $39,900

4800 Maxson Drive, Beaverton, Michigan  $69,900

780 Quillette, Beaverton, Michigan $169,900

Vacant Dundas Road, Beaverton, Michigan $42,000

5105 Pleasant Drive, Beaverton, Michigan $129,000

1043 McKimmy, Beaverton, Michigan $139,900

1415 Birma Trail, Beaverton, Michigan  $89,900

4127 Wieman, Beaverton, Michigan $39,900

3537 Lakeview, Beaverton, Michigan $110,000

4237 Grant, Beaverton Michigan $39,900

681 Quillette, Beaverton Michigan $572,000

Click here to search available listings on Wixom Lake

 

Sugar Springs ~ Lake Lancer & Lake Lancelot

There are currently 218 active listings on Lake Lancer and Lake Lancelot ranging in price from $1,000-$439,900

Lake Lancer & Lancelot offer 1,000 acres of water fun with Lake Lancer at 780 acres and Lancelot at 230 acres. These two lakes are private and are for residents of Sugar Springs, a planned community with over 3,200 platted acres. There are 15 private beach clubs along the shores of the lakes for association members only. Some of the beach clubs offer restrooms, showers, swimming, picnic areas and boat launches. Fisherman enjoy the tranquility of the lakes and the Northern Pike, Walleye, Bass and Panfish that can readily be caught from both Lake Lancer & Lake Lancelot. Lake waters are tested annually and treated several times per year to control weeds and infestation allowing boaters, skiers, jet skiers and swimmers to enjoy the waters!

 

Below are listings featured in Sugar Springs: 

Vacant Bye Way, Gladwin, Michigan $3,500

Vacant Fairfield Way, Gladwin, Michigan $7,900

Click here to search available listings in Sugar Springs

 

 

 Secord Lake

 

 There are currently 72 active listings for Secord Lake ranging from $15,000 - $289,333

Secord Lake is an approximately 2,000 acre serene and picturesque all sports lake. The lake takes in Secord Township and is formed by the Tittabawassee River system. It would take many hours of boat travel to see the entire lake! You will find miles of shoreline and much sandy swimming!  Many people enjoy Secord Lake with pontoons, ski boats, jet ski's, fishing boats and it's not uncommon to see a canoe or kayak during the quieter times.
Below are featured listings for Secord Lake:
4580 Mohawk Trail, Gladwin, Michigan  $169,900
110 Fawn Lane, Gladwin, Michigan $154,900
110a Fawn Lane, Gladwin, Michigan $139,900
110b Fawn Lane, Gladwin, Michigan $15,000
3848 Thendara, Gladwin, Michigan $220,000
4426 Lakeview, Alger Michigan $99,000
3761 Jennings Court, Gladwin, MI  $114,900

Click Here to search more available listings for Secord Lake

Smallwood Lake

 

There are currently 39 active listings for near by Smallwood Lake ranging from $25,000-$219,900
Below are featured listing for Smallwood Lake:

882 Rivers Terrace, Gladwin, Michigan 124,900

174 Lockwood Drive, Gladwin, Michigan  $93,000
894 Rivers Terrace, Gladwin, Michigan  $114,900
1540 Moose Drive, Gladwin, Michigan $72,900
671 Rivers Terrace, Gladwin, Michigan $54,000

Click here to search more available listings for Smallwood Lake!!

Gladwin County has many lakes that offer boating, fishing, swimming and so much more!  Year round fun! 
Click on the links below to see the listing on those specific lakes:

Pratt Lake
Wiggins Lake
Ross Lake
Elk Lake
Blue Lake 
Indian Lake
McGilvery Lake
Kerswill Lake