$49,900

beds

bath

960

square ft

690 E Essex Drive

Idlewild, Michigan 49642

Active / MLS #26009524 / Single Family / Idlewild

Listing information updated 7/22/2026 at 3:02pm

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.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Wood Siding

Basement:

Full

Beds Above Grade:

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

66 Years

Parking Type:

Detached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached - 1 Car(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

960

Lot Size:

0.25 Acres

Acreage:

0.25

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

49642

City:

Idlewild

County:

Lake

Schools

School District(s):

Baldwin

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Wood Siding

Basement:

Full

Beds Above Grade:

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

66 Years

Parking Type:

Detached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached - 1 Car(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

960

Lot Size:

0.25 Acres

Acreage:

0.25

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

49642

City:

Idlewild

County:

Lake

School District(s):

Baldwin

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Big River Properties

Agent Contact Information: NancyRandall@BigRiverVentures.com

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Idlewild, MI

Located in Yates County, the Michigan community of Idlewild is a popular vacation spot for many visitors. Encompassing Idlewild Lake, the area was founded in 1912. Idlewild is located within the Manistee National Forest....

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$72,870

Average Sale Price

144

Average Days On The Market

79%

Sales Prices VS. List Price

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