A very rare opportunity to own a home on Thompson Lake with 189 ft of prime sandy bottom lake frontage. The lot for this home is truly spectacular, situated on a cul de sac on the north end of the bay, with an unobstructed southern exposure of the lake. Many mature pine and oak trees surround this charming and secluded home. You'll feel like you're living up north. Lake views from nearly every room. Decorated in charming lakefront cottage style, with rustic wood burning fireplace (converted to gas, but can go back to wood if you like). 3 bdrms,, 2 baths, 1st flr laundry, hardwoods under carpet throughout 1st flr, 1912 sq ft includes incredibly large primary suite with beautiful views of the lake. Could be converted to a mother-in law suite with its own entrance. Unfinished bonus rm on 2nd flr ready for drywall & flooring. Gutter Guards as well. Thompson Lake is a 268 acre all sports lake. No DNR boat launch, which is a bonus that significantly reduces boat traffic. The only boat launch is owned by the city of Howell. As a resident, you receive a free pass. Non-residents much purchase a daily pass for $20.00 or annual pass for $40.00. That encourages them to go to other lakes that are free. In addition to restricted access, Thompson Lake has very low housing density compared to other lakes in the area, due to the fact approximately one third of the lake is owned by the City of Howell. That translates into less boat traffic. As a resident, you'll enjoy free access to the beautiful City of Howell park & beach, including picnic grounds, pavilions, playgrounds & walking trails. Thompson Lake is dam controlled, which means you don’t have to worry about fluctuating lake levels during unusually wet springs or dry summers. Every other year it's lowered 3 ft in the fall to allow residents to do shoreline cleanup and seawall repair. All this and a home warranty which includes appliances too! Developers take note. Property is potentially splittable with house gone. Bennington pontoon boat and canopy are negotiable.
Sold for $520,000 on 11/13/24
$520,000
704 Thompson Lake Ave, Howell, MI 48843
3beds
1,912sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.62 Acres Lot
$596,900 Zestimate®
$272/sqft
$2,433 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 03, 2025 at 09:15am
Listed by:
Cathy Blight 810-227-4600,
RE/MAX Platinum
Bought with:
Timothy Haggerty, 6506032065
Remerica Hometown One
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20240053861

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 26 x 23
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 20 x 17
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Other
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 7 x 7
Bonus room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 19 x 17
Great room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Mud room
- Level: Entry
- Dimensions: 10 x 5
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,912 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,912
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Direct Access, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fencing Allowed
- Waterfront features: All Sports Lake, Direct Water Frontage, Lake Front, Private Water Frontage, Waterfront
- Body of water: THOMPSON LAKE
Lot
- Size: 0.62 Acres
- Dimensions: 139.00 x 169.00 x 240 x 124 x 189
- Features: Dead End Street, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuildings Allowed, Sheds Allowed
- Parcel number: 1725403025
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block, Sump Pump
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Platted Sub
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
- Major remodel year: 2004
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities, Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Howell
- Subdivision: FAIRLAWN BEACH SUB
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Usda Loan,Va Loan
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