23849 Atikwa Trail, Howard City, MI 49329

$349,999
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,414 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 217,800 Status: Active
Current Price: $349,999 List Date: 5/15/2026 Last Modified: 6/22/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked away on 5 wooded acres along the beautiful Little Muskegon River, this unique waterfront retreat offers privacy, recreation, and classic Up North charm. With approximately 80 feet of river frontage and 160+ acres of Manistee National Forest directly across the street, this property is a dream setting for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.Originally built as a cabin and expanded over the years, this modified A-frame offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, including a loft-style third bedroom, and a spacious screened porch overlooking the river. Recent updates include a 2021 heat pump mini-split system, roof, windows, flooring, vinyl siding, and bathroom renovations. Additional features include a detached 2-car garage, bunk house overlooking the river, mature trees, and Spectrum internet availability.Enjoy kayaking, tubing, swimming, bonfires, mushroom foraging, and watching wildlife right from your own property.

Supplements: The screened porch provides peaceful river views and a perfect place to relax while enjoying the sights and sounds of the water. A rare opportunity to own a private riverfront property with direct access to nature and nearby public land.

Listing Details MLS# 26021749

Location Property Info

County
Montcalm
Street #
23849
Street Name
Atikwa
Suffix
Trail
State
MI
Zip Code
49329
Zip (4)
9796

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
5
Lot Square Footage
217800
Lot Dimensions
irregular
Year Built
1968
Road Frontage
627
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1414
SqFt Above Grade
1414
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
392
Building Total SqFt
1806
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
Yes
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
2
School District
Tri County
Association YN
Yes
Waterfront
Yes
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
Little Muskegon Rive
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
59-017-201-050-01
Taxable Value
63347
SEV
190200
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
1533.5
Tax Year
2024
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
None
Zoning
R-2

Remarks Misc

Directions
US-131 to Exit 118 (Howard City/Pierson Rd), east on W Howard City Edmore Rd, north on Alpine Ave, west on Atikwa Trail to property on the right.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No
Water Frontage
80

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
126
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
2
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1288

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
392
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
S Newcosta Ave
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Reynolds Twp
Subdivision
Forest Haven

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date
2026-05-15
Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
247.52
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Tucked away on 5 wooded acres along the beautiful Little Muskegon River, this unique waterfront retreat offers privacy, recreation, and classic Up North charm. With approximately 80 feet of river frontage and 160+ acres of Manistee National Forest directly across the street, this property is a dream setting for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.Originally built as a cabin and expanded over the years, this modified A-frame offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, including a loft-style third bedroom, and a spacious screened porch overlooking the river. Recent updates include a 2021 heat pump mini-split system, roof, windows, flooring, vinyl siding, and bathroom renovations. Additional features include a detached 2-car garage, bunk house overlooking the river, mature trees, and Spectrum internet availability.Enjoy kayaking, tubing, swimming, bonfires, mushroom foraging, and watching wildlife right from your own property.
Legal
LOT 51 EXCEPT W 10 FT AND LOTS 48, 49 & 50 FOREST HAVEN NO 1

Water Type

River
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Private Frontage
Yes
View
Yes

Lot Description

Rolling Hills
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Street Type

Dirt
Yes
Private
Yes

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet
Yes
Phone Connected
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
MSHDA
Yes
Rural Development
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Mineral Rights

No
Yes
Unknown
Yes

Association Info.

Approx. Assoc Fee
275
Assoc. Fee Payable
Annually

Laundry Features

Main Level
Yes

Assoc. Amenities

Other
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Assoc. Fee Incl.

Snow Removal
Yes
Other
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes
Carport
Yes
Detached
Yes

Heat Source

Other
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Heat Pump
Yes
Mini-Split
Yes

Air Conditioning

Mini-Split
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Substructure

Crawl Space
Yes
Partial
Yes
Slab
Yes

Windows

Replacement
Yes
Screens
Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island
Yes
Eating Area
Yes

Fireplace

Wood Burning
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Gas/Wood Stove
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Exterior Features

3 Season Room
Yes
Balcony
Yes
Scrn Porch
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes
Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes
Screened
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Laminate
Yes

Landscape

Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

A-Frame
Yes
Chalet
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: River Laundry Features: Main Level Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition; Shingle Windows: Replacement; Screens Substructure: Crawl Space; Partial; Slab Lot Description: Rolling Hills; Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Phone Connected Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area Fireplace: Wood Burning Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Gas/Wood Stove; Window Treatments Appliances: Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Other Heat Type: Heat Pump; Mini-Split Air Conditioning: Mini-Split Exterior Features: 3 Season Room; Balcony; Scrn Porch Flooring: Carpet; Laminate Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Porch(es); Screened Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Attached; Carport; Detached Architectural Style: A-Frame; Chalet Driveway: Paved Street Type: Dirt; Private Mineral Rights: No; Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLevel
Primary BedroomMain
Bedroom 2Main
LoftUpper
Primary BathroomMain
Bathroom 2Main
Living RoomMain
KitchenMain
Family RoomMain
IDX
Listing Office: Century 21 Rockgate
Listing Agent: Allison Olsen
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Last Updated: June - 22 - 2026
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