Charming Cottage/Home nestled on 1.3 acres with county road frontage! This cozy 672 sqft cottage/home offers the perfect Up North retreat or year-round residence. The inviting knotty pine interior creates a warm, rustic atmosphere, complemented by efficient wood heat. Outside, you'll find a paved driveway, a 12' x 18' storage shed, & an impressive 24' x 32' drive-thru garage featuring a 10' overhead door, electric, & concrete floor--ideal for storing vehicles, recreational equipment, or setting up a workshop. Enjoy easy access to everything Oscoda County has to offer, including countless lakes, 1000's of acres of St. land & the Huron Nat'l Forest, extensive trail systems, & the renowned AuSable River! Located NE of Mio, W of Fairview. Seller is a licensed MI real estate agent. $134,900.00
For sale
$134,900
1531 Helmer Lake Rd, Fairview, MI 48621
1beds
672sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
1.3 Acres Lot
$126,100 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Efficient wood heatInviting knotty pine interiorPaved driveway
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Listed by:
Gary B. Kann 989-390-4997,
Real Estate One Mio 989-826-6222
Source: WWMLS,MLS#: 201840538
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wood, Wood Stove
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: None
Features
- Doors: Doorwall
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 672
- Total interior livable area: 672 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 672
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Frontage type: None
Lot
- Size: 1.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.3 +/- Acres
- Features: Natural
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 00301003400
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: T27N, R3E
Location
- Region: Fairview
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $99,400
- Annual tax amount: $908
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional Mortgage
- Ownership: Owner
- Road surface type: Paved, Maintained
Estimated market value
$126,100
$96,000 - $154,000
$1,251/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $134,900+237.3%$201/sqft |
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| 8/3/2002 | Sold | $40,000$60/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $908 -40.4% | $49,700 |
| 2024 | $1,522 +5% | $49,700 +19.2% |
| 2023 | $1,450 +2.6% | $41,700 +17.5% |
| 2022 | $1,413 +34.8% | $35,500 +5.7% |
| 2021 | $1,049 | $33,600 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $1,049 +2.8% | $33,100 +6.8% |
| 2019 | $1,020 +91.1% | $31,000 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $534 +5.5% | $30,800 +17.6% |
| 2016 | $506 -0.5% | $26,200 +7.4% |
| 2014 | $508 | $24,400 +7% |
| 2011 | -- | $22,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 48621
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Fairview High SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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- Michigan
- Oscoda County
- Fairview
- 48621
- 1531 Helmer Lake Rd




