When you buy a lake home in Oakland County you have to remember all these lakes used to be weekend getaways for the residents of Detroit back in the 1920's to 1960's. That becomes a problem for some lake home buyers because that big beautiful lake house on Watkins Lake in Waterford MI may be right next door to old tiny unkept lake cottage. In most cases having an old house next to you does not affect the value of the home you are looking at. Only if it is in major disrepair may it affect the value. The best part is if you buy the home, most likely by the time you sell that little home is going to be fixed up. There is so much renovation, and rebuilding going on the lakes. It's not unusual to see 4 or 5 houses being built or remodeled on a lake at a time. Lake homes are getting nicer and nicer each year.
When I first thought of Watkins Lake I assumed it was just a same lake with lots of small homes and cottages. Boy was I mistaken. Sure there are still the old 1200 square foot 1930's cottages. But there aren't a ton of them anymore. Many of them have been torn down and newer lakefront homes have been built. There have been new Watkins Lake waterfront homes built in the last ten years.
Here is a current list of lakefront homes for sale on the lake
Homes for sale Watkins Lake Waterford Mi as of 10/11/2018.
If you are looking and this date is old go to the search by map tab at the top of the page to see what is currently for sale. If you see any homes that you would like to see the interior of text, call or email me at (248) 310-6239 or yesmyrealtor@gmail.com
Here is where the lake is at.
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Here are the basic charactistics of the waterfront homes on the lake so you can see whether the homes or lake even fit your criteria.
Homes
| Style |
cape-cod, colonial, ranch, bungalow, contemporary |
| Year Built Range |
1907-1958 |
| Number of bedrooms |
2-4 |
| Number of bathrooms |
1-3 |
| How many car garage |
0-4 |
| Above Ground square footage |
1100-3300 |
| Basement type |
unfinished, finished, walkout |
| Paved Street |
paved |
| Sewers or Septic |
sewer |
| Well water or municipal water |
municipal |
| School district |
waterford |
Condo on the lake
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| Year Built Range |
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| Number of bedrooms |
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| Number of bathrooms |
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2017
Here were homes sold on Walters Lake Springfield twp Mi in 2017
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| 4671 FOREST Avenue, Waterford Twp 48328 |
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$260,000 |
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| MLS#: |
216105868 |
Residential |
Status: |
SOLD |
Summer Tx: |
$2,244 |
| County: |
Oakland |
Stat Dt: |
01/19/17 |
Winter Tx: |
$1,600 |
| School Dist: |
Waterford |
Beds: |
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SUPRVR'S PLAT NO 42 - WATERFORD TWP |
Sqft Abv: |
1,817 |
Yr Built: |
1946 |
| MLS Area: |
02131 - Waterford Twp |
Grg Size: |
1 Car |
Basement: |
Yes |
| Architecture: |
1 Story |
Water: |
Municipal Water |
| Style: |
Ranch |
Heating: |
Forced Air |
| Acreage: |
0.2 |
Sewer: |
Sewer-Sanitary |
| Water Fac: |
Canal Front, Lake Front |
| Lot Dimen: |
54.68X158 |
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| Office: |
Keller Williams Rlty West Bloomfield M C |
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| ENJOY THE VIEWS FROM THIS BEAUTUFUL RANCH ON 238 ACRE PRIVATE ALL SPORTS WATKINS LAKE. GREAT LAKE FOR FISHING, BOATING, AND MANY OTHER SPOR ACTIVITIES. TONS OF UPDATES. (ADDED IN 2002: COZY FAMILY ROOM WITH VAULTED CEILING. (ADDED 2002) LUXURIOUS MASTER BEDROOM SUITE WITH WALK-IN CLOSET, PRIVATE BATHROOM WITH STALL SHOWER AND JETTED TUB. REMODELED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTER TOP. FORMAL LIVING ROOM WITH SOLID HARDWOOD FLOORS. ALL LARGE BEDROOMS. LARGE DECK. UNFNISHED WALKOUT LOWER LEVEL WIATING FOR YOU. 3 DIMENTIONAL ROOF. WINDOWS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. WATER HEATER APPROX 3-4 YRS OLD. BRAND NEW ENERGY EFFIENCT FURNACE INSTALLED IN MAY 2016. ALL AGENTS MUST BE PHYSACALLY PRESENT DURING ALL SHOWINGS. ALL INFO/MEASUR. APPROX. |
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| 4667 CLAUDIA, Waterford Twp 48328 |
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$285,000 |
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| MLS#: |
217036483 |
Residential |
Status: |
SOLD |
Summer Tx: |
$2,420 |
| County: |
Oakland |
Stat Dt: |
06/19/17 |
Winter Tx: |
$1,946 |
| School Dist: |
Waterford |
Beds: |
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Assoc Fee: |
$100/ANN |
| SubDiv: |
LAKEVIEW MANOR SUB |
Sqft Abv: |
1,509 |
Yr Built: |
1963 |
| MLS Area: |
02131 - Waterford Twp |
Grg Size: |
2 Car |
Basement: |
Yes |
| Architecture: |
1 Story |
Water: |
Municipal Water |
| Style: |
Ranch |
Heating: |
Forced Air |
| Acreage: |
0.22 |
Sewer: |
Sewer-Sanitary |
| Water Fac: |
Lake Front |
| Lot Dimen: |
80x120 |
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| Office: |
Andrews Realty Group |
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| MOTIVATED SELLER!! This is a great opportunity to live on all-sports Watkins lake at an affordable price. 80 ft of lake frontage with private dock. Ranch with 2 bedrooms, 1.1 bath, kitchen and family room, living room and 2 car attached garage on main floor and an additional 2 bedrooms with egress, a 2nd full bath and a second kitchen on lower level with walk-out to the lake. Complete tear-off roof and new furnace in 2004 and new water heater in 2016. |
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| 3940 Covert Rd, Waterford Twp 48328 |
Price: |
$292,000 |
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| MLS#: |
216102429 |
Residential |
Status: |
SOLD |
Summer Tx: |
$2,846 |
| County: |
Oakland |
Stat Dt: |
01/11/17 |
Winter Tx: |
$1,884 |
| School Dist: |
Waterford |
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Sqft Abv: |
888 |
Yr Built: |
1941 |
| MLS Area: |
02131 - Waterford Twp |
Grg Size: |
1 Car |
Basement: |
No |
| Architecture: |
1 Story |
Water: |
Municipal Water |
| Style: |
Bungalow |
Heating: |
Forced Air |
| Acreage: |
0.43 |
Sewer: |
Sewer-Sanitary |
| Water Fac: |
Lake Front |
| Lot Dimen: |
70w, 183, 125 Road, 217 |
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| Office: |
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Bloomfield Hills |
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| 70' FRONTAGE ON VERY DESIRABLE 236 ACRE WATKINS LAKE. PRIVATE, ALL-SPORTS,---PERFECT TERRAIN FOR A WALK-OUT. EXISTING BUNGALOW W IS GREAT FOR SUMMER RETREATS OR TEAR DOWN AND BUILD YOUR DREAM LAKEFRONT ABODE. BEACH HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY UPGRADED.NEW BUILDING PLANS ARE AVAILABLE SUBJECT TO ACCEPTABLE OFFER. 0.43 ACRES. VALUE IS IN THE LAND--IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. 20 MINUTES TO BIRMINGHAM. |
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| 1780 EASON, Waterford Twp 48328 |
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$390,000 |
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| MLS#: |
217056996 |
Residential |
Status: |
SOLD |
Summer Tx: |
$2,570 |
| County: |
Oakland |
Stat Dt: |
08/23/17 |
Winter Tx: |
$1,700 |
| School Dist: |
Waterford |
Beds: |
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SUPRVR'S PLAT NO 18 - WATERFORD TWP |
Sqft Abv: |
1,756 |
Yr Built: |
1941 |
| MLS Area: |
02131 - Waterford Twp |
Grg Size: |
2 Car |
Basement: |
No |
| Architecture: |
1 Story |
Water: |
Community |
| Style: |
Ranch |
Heating: |
Forced Air |
| Acreage: |
0.18 |
Sewer: |
Sewer-Sanitary |
| Water Fac: |
Lake Front |
| Lot Dimen: |
102.73X76.5 |
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| Office: |
Keller Williams Rlty Cm Market Center |
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| Welcome to the lake. Pack up the boat and the coolers...238 acre private all sports Watkins Lake is at your doorstep and is ready for you and your families fun. The best part of this home is that it sits on the point of the lake so you have lake views on 2 sides of the house. Wonderful views from so many rooms. Cherry cabinet kitchen has plenty of counter space & cabinets. Spacious family and living room are large enough for any family. Wood, tile, and marble floors. Two bedrooms, two full baths. Plenty of parking for your toys and your guests. Cozy up to the stone fireplace this winter after a day of ice fishing. Large two car garage has lots of storage. |
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| 4500 S SHORE Street, Waterford Twp 48328 |
Price: |
$395,000 |
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| MLS#: |
217043517 |
Residential |
Status: |
SOLD |
Summer Tx: |
$4,638 |
| County: |
Oakland |
Stat Dt: |
09/05/17 |
Winter Tx: |
$1,688 |
| School Dist: |
Waterford |
Beds: |
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Assoc Fee: |
$40/ANN |
| SubDiv: |
SOUTH POINT |
Sqft Abv: |
1,660 |
Yr Built: |
1951 |
| MLS Area: |
02131 - Waterford Twp |
Grg Size: |
2 Car |
Basement: |
Yes |
| Architecture: |
1 Story |
Water: |
Municipal Water |
| Style: |
Ranch |
Heating: |
Forced Air |
| Acreage: |
0.23 |
Sewer: |
Sewer-Sanitary |
| Water Fac: |
Lake Front |
| Lot Dimen: |
50X200 |
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| Office: |
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Clarkston |
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| Dreaming of Lakefront Living? Spectacular views from this Watkins Lakefront Ranch will reel you in. Just in time for your summer enjoyment on your Private all-sports 238 acre spring fed lake. Relax on your lakeside decks. All brick ranch with hardwood floors, updated kitchen with granite and SS appliances, and updated full bath. Dining area and family room with lake views and deck access, Living room with fireplace & new carpet. Fresh paint throughout. Master bedroom connects to the all season room, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or relax with a book in the afternoons or watch the sun set in the evenings. Large deck great for barbecues and entertaining friends and family. Finished lower level recreation room with wet bar, full bath, and walk out and up access to lake. Agent is related to seller. Taxes are non-homestead. |
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| 1985 WATKINS LAKE Road, Waterford Twp 48328 |
Price: |
$398,000 |
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| MLS#: |
217021354 |
Residential |
Status: |
SOLD |
Summer Tx: |
$4,567 |
| County: |
Oakland |
Stat Dt: |
07/08/17 |
Winter Tx: |
$1,720 |
| School Dist: |
Waterford |
Beds: |
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| SubDiv: |
CO-TU-MA-BI BLUFFS |
Sqft Abv: |
1,975 |
Yr Built: |
1923 |
| MLS Area: |
02131 - Waterford Twp |
Grg Size: |
2 Car |
Basement: |
No |
| Architecture: |
2 Story |
Water: |
Municipal Water |
| Style: |
Contemporary |
Heating: |
Baseboard |
| Acreage: |
0.25 |
Sewer: |
Sewer-Sanitary |
| Water Fac: |
Lake Front, Lake/River Priv |
| Lot Dimen: |
45X200 |
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Keller Williams Realty |
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| Very rare, Private, All-Sports, Watkins Lake Front with amazing west facing views and 100s of yards of sandy gradually sloping lake front with incredible views of the main lake. This Home was completely renovated in 2015 with stunning large tile floors beautiful landscaping and custom finishing's. The family room has lots of large windows with breathtaking views of the lake that allow the light to come flooding in, that opens to a giant deck perfect for entertaining. Master Suite has large balcony that would be perfect spot to welcome the day. |
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Lakefront homes on Watkins Lake Waterford Mi that sold in the years of 2011 -2016
4583 Forest
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2.00 |
$130,000 |
05/02/2011 |
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| 1671 Eason |
1,644 |
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2.00 |
$130,000 |
06/10/2011 |
| 1738 Eason |
1,855 |
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2.00 |
$144,000 |
01/03/2012 |
| 4583 FOREST Avenue |
1,210 |
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2.00 |
$185,000 |
03/11/2016 |
| 1811 WATKINS LAKE Road |
1,418 |
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1.00 |
$185,000 |
10/15/2015 |
| 3921 Lakewood |
1,140 |
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1.10 |
$190,000 |
03/12/2011 |
| 3650 Covert Road |
2,080 |
4 |
2.00 |
$223,500 |
06/09/2011 |
| 3970 Covert Road |
1,170 |
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1.00 |
$225,000 |
03/15/2013 |
| 4437 Forest Avenue |
2,807 |
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3.00 |
$254,900 |
01/13/2014 |
| 3656 Covert Road |
1,548 |
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2.00 |
$275,000 |
06/20/2012 |
| 3940 COVERT Road |
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2 |
1.00 |
$278,000 |
09/28/2015 |
| 4576 S SHORE Street |
1,810 |
3 |
2.00 |
$284,250 |
03/28/2016 |
| 1643 Eason Road |
2,300 |
3 |
2.10 |
$300,000 |
09/07/2012 |
| 4518 S SHORE Street |
2,078 |
3 |
2.00 |
$310,000 |
12/19/2014 |
| 1561 Eason |
3,288 |
4 |
2.10 |
$325,000 |
02/16/2012 |
| 1776 Eason |
3,231 |
4 |
4.00 |
$335,000 |
04/30/2012 |
| 4494 S Shore Street |
3,000 |
4 |
3.00 |
$350,000 |
06/22/2012 |
| 3970 COVERT Road |
1,200 |
3 |
1.00 |
$365,000 |
07/08/2016 |
| 3970 COVERT |
1,200 |
3 |
1.00 |
$365,000 |
07/12/2016 |
| 3672 Covert Road |
1,256 |
3 |
2.10 |
$369,000 |
10/09/2014 |
| 3638 Covert Road |
3,008 |
3 |
3.10 |
$375,000 |
04/09/2012 |
| 1776 EASON |
3,231 |
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4.00 |
$384,700 |
09/25/2015 |
| 3945 Pitt Road |
2,700 |
3 |
2.10 |
$395,000 |
06/30/2011 |
| 3782 Covert Rd |
3,665 |
4 |
3.00 |
$400,000 |
09/30/2011 |
| 4191 LAKEWOOD Drive |
1,600 |
4 |
3.00 |
$430,000 |
08/16/2016 |
| 4265 LAKEWOOD Drive |
2,834 |
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3.10 |
$475,000 |
05/26/2015 |
| 3829 LAKEWOOD Drive |
2,591 |
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3.10 |
$503,000 |
08/31/2015 |
| 3557 Lakewood Drive |
2,472 |
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3.10 |
$508,000 |
12/15/2015 |
| 1991 WATKINS LAKE Road |
2,890 |
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2.10 |
$535,000 |
11/18/2015 |
| 4340 S SHORE Street |
2,808 |
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3.10 |
$564,000 |
08/29/2014 |
| 4548 S SHORE Street |
2,126 |
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3.00 |
$629,900 |
08/16/2016 |
| 4381 FOREST Avenue |
3,357 |
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4.10 |
$630,000 |
09/15/2016 |
| 4040 S SHORE Street |
3,076 |
4 |
3.00 |
$649,900 |
06/30/2015 |
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Lake home selling tips
If you are selling a waterfront home on Watkins Lake here is a quick home selling tip.
Painting is one of the biggest bangs for your buck. I cannot stress this enough. If you have dings and black marks on the walls or scuffed up trim work home buyers are going to notice. This is going to cost you in terms of offer price. IT'S A FACT Today's home buyers want the house move in ready. The majority of lake home buyers are the same way. They will pass up a house that needs work and buy the house that is more updated and move in ready. I have seen houses sit for months and months because the sellers did not want to invest the time or money to paint the house. Then I have seen them sell in under two weeks once they were painted. Not painting your lake home could cost you $10,000 or more in the sale price
You will definitely get the money you invest in painting back and them some. My goal is to help you get the most for your home. If you are thinking of listing give me a call at (248) 310-6239
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Over the years I have sold several lake homes on Watkins Lake Waterford Mi and helped other lake home buyers find their dream lake home. Can I help you find your? A large private all sports lake with still some small cottages and many custom built lake homes. When you have questions about the lake or any lake home feel free to text, call or email me at (248) 310-6239 or yesmyrealtor@gmail.com.
$1,999,999
1017 Otter Avenue
Waterford Township, MI
Beds: 4 • Baths: 4 full/1 partial
$999,000
4998 Cheyenne Avenue
Waterford Township, MI
Beds: 4 • Baths: 2 full
$1,175,000
2881 LANSDOWNE Road
Waterford Township, MI
Beds: 4 • Baths: 4 full/1 partial
$899,900
2661 COVE BAY Drive
Waterford Township, MI
Beds: 5 • Baths: 3 full/2 partial
$985,000
285 LEOTA Boulevard
Waterford Township, MI
Beds: 6 • Baths: 5 full/1 partial
