For Sale26d on market
690 E Essex
Idlewild, MI, 49642 • 49642 • Lake County
$49,900
$52/sqft
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
1Baths
960Sqft
0.25 acLot
1960Built
Property DNA
Ranch Style
Built 1960 · 66 years of history
Idlewild #5
49642
1-Car Garage
Detached
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Listed 26 days ago · 1,315 views · 66 saves
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1960
This home is located in historical Idlewild, Michigan. There are 2 bedrooms, large living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 bath, enclosed porch and a full basement. There is a detached garage also. The home needs some TLC and a new roof but has some good bones and would make an ideal starter home for someone or use as a rental has it had been in the past. Home has been priced accordingly with the repairs that need to be done.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights detached garage, enclosed porch, and dining room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$325/month
Principal & Interest$259
Property Tax$50
Insurance$17
Down payment20% ($9,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $39,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1960
HeatingForced Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot0.25 Acres
Days on Zillow26 Days
Price/sqft$52
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1960
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerWell / Septic Tank
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached
Garage1 spaces
BasementFull
Lot0.25 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood49642
Annual tax$734
Parcel1545001800
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Flooring
Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Laundry
In Basement
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Construction
Wood Siding
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Utilities
Natural Gas Available
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market26
Est. rent$1,203/mo
Tax rate1.15%
Price/sqft$52
On marketMar 12, 2026
PostedMar 12, 2026
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedMar 12, 2026
Tour days6
Views1,315
Favorites66
How are the schools in Idlewild?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Idlewild, MI, 49642
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 12, 2026Listed For Sale$49,900$52MichRIC
Listed For Sale$49,900
Mar 12, 2026•$52/sqft•MichRIC
Tax history
16 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$734$34,800
Apr 8, 2024$694$27,200
Apr 8, 2023—$22,400
Apr 8, 2022—$19,000
Apr 8, 2021—$17,700
Apr 8, 2020—$16,600
Apr 8, 2019—$14,900
Apr 8, 2018—$14,000
Apr 8, 2017—$14,000
Apr 8, 2016—$13,400
Apr 8, 2015—$13,200
Apr 8, 2014—$11,900
Apr 8, 2013—$12,400
Apr 8, 2012—$12,100
Apr 8, 2011—$13,400
Apr 8, 2010—$12,000
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Local context around this listing
Idlewild, MI • Lake County
Nearby cities
BaldwinChaseIdlewildIronsLutherReed CityTustin
Nearby zip codes
49642
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