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OFF MARKET

618 E Lake St
Petoskey, MI 49770

5 Beds
5 Baths
5,320 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

$2,571,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $15,165/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$2,571,800

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 24, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $15,165/mo*

Refinance Your Home

5 Beds

5 Baths

5,320 sqft

(on 0.50 acres)

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 618 E Lake St.
Schools1 Preschool School4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1879

Lot Size

0.5 acres

Living Area

5,320 sqft

Price/Sqft

$483

Parking

Garage

About this House

Located steps from downtown Petoskey on 2 1/2 city lots sits this historical, completely renovated home. From the period-appropriate cook's kitchen with hardwood floors, voluminous storage, fireplace, breakfast area and attached office, to the newly-remodelled apothecary-styled full bath, this is a unique home unlike any other in Petoskey. Relax and read a book In the library complete with floor to ceiling book shelves!

Property includes a carriage house with a stunning view of the lake from the full studio upstairs, including original wood floors, Restoration Hardware fixtures and a full kitchen and bath.

618 E Lake St, Petoskey, MI 49770 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,320 sqft single-family home built in 1879. It last sold for $700,000 on Oct 16, 2012. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,571,800, with a rent estimate of $4,976/month.

Home Details for 618 E Lake St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticIn-law unitTypes of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Library, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Workshop
Heating & Cooling Heating: Radiant, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Radiant
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Softwood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Double Paned Windows
Security Security System

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleDeckExterior: WoodGardenLawnPatioSprinkler System
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street, On Street

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1879Year Updated: 2004
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Queen Anne / Victorian

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Building
Community rooms Fitness Center
Pool Sauna

Additional Information
Intercom

Price History for 618 E Lake St

Date	Price	Event	Source
10/16/2012	$700,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/16/2012 Contract Date 10/11/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
07/11/2012	$849,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

Market trends in Petoskey

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$460K

Sale-to-List Price

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Price per sq ft

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Available listings

171

22MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2021
Tax
Assessment	$956,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 618 E Lake St

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1111 Petoskey St, Petoskey, MI	0.66	Single-Family Home	$759,000	08/01/25	5	3.5	4,253
719 State St, Petoskey, MI	0.18	Single-Family Home	$785,000	01/14/26	3	2	2,900
1124 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI	0.39	Single-Family Home	$480,000	06/25/26	4	2	1,500
920 State St, Petoskey, MI	0.29	Single-Family Home	$550,000	07/24/25	5	3.5	2,240
712 Lookout St, Petoskey, MI	0.41	Single-Family Home	$892,625	09/29/25	2	2	1,966
612 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI	0.08	Single-Family Home	$470,000	08/19/25	5	2	2,000
102 State St, Petoskey, MI	0.52	Single-Family Home	$542,000	10/21/25	4	2.5	1,904
420 Wachtel Ave, Petoskey, MI	0.63	Single-Family Home	$464,000	04/29/26	4	2	2,250
213 Clinton St, Petoskey, MI	0.06	Single-Family Home	$999,000	01/05/26	4	2.5	3,861
524 Cherry St, Petoskey, MI	0.48	Single-Family Home	$394,000	10/03/25	4	2	1,622

Nearby homes

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FOR SALE
$1,895,000
6 bd
3.5 ba
5,653 sqft
604 Bay St,
Petoskey, MI 49770
FOR SALE
$465,000
5 bd
3.5 ba
3,069 sqft
312 Williams St,
Petoskey, MI 49770
FOR SALE
$599,000
6 bd
3 ba
2,850 sqft
701 Michigan St,
Petoskey, MI 49770
OFF MARKET
Est. $514,200
3 bd
2 ba
2,232 sqft
820 Michigan St,
Petoskey, MI 49770
The Geno D'Angelo Group
FOR SALE
$1,795,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
2,322 sqft
422 E Mitchell St,
Petoskey, MI 49770
FOR SALE
3D VIEW
$1,175,000
4 bd
4.5 ba
3,336 sqft
606 State St,
Petoskey, MI 49770
FOR SALE
OPEN SUN, 12-2PM
$699,000
4 bd
2.5 ba
3,493 sqft
619 Kalamazoo Ave,
Petoskey, MI 49770
SOLD
MAY 27, 2026
$512,000
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,446 sqft
617 Harvey St,
Petoskey, MI 49770
Coldwell Banker Fairbairn Realty
FOR SALE
$1,815,000
2 bd
2.5 ba
1,864 sqft
410 E Mitchell St #C,
Petoskey, MI 49770
FOR SALE
$2,035,000
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,988 sqft
410 E Mitchell St #2F,
Petoskey, MI 49770
OFF MARKET
Est. $385,100
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,788 sqft
617 Grove St,
Petoskey, MI 49770
Greenridge Realty (Hastings)
OFF MARKET
Est. $439,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,120 sqft
1115 E Mitchell St,
Petoskey, MI 49770
Real Estate One Milford

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What Locals Say about Petoskey

At least 89 Trulia users voted on each feature.

89 % Say it's dog friendly
80 % Say car is needed
78 % Say people would walk alone at night
78 % Say there's wildlife
75 % Say there's holiday spirit
75 % Say parking is easy
74 % Say yards are well-kept
72 % Say kids play outside
72 % Say streets are well-lit
69 % Say it's quiet
66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
62 % Say there are sidewalks
58 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
39 % Say there are community events

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Kalajhutchinsoncounseling
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2mo ago
"Kind and friendly. Helpful and connected with resources in the area. Clean and beautiful. Great community clean up and services. Lots of restaurants and stores to fill your needs. "
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DavD
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7mo ago
"I love it here and have lived here for over 30 years. This is the most safest and beautiful town in Michigan!"
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Rick Pawley
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1y ago
"Bike trail. Beach. Rock collecting. State park. Victorian homes. Close shopping. Many restaurants nearby. "
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Leirik Wysocki
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1y ago
"Avoid going through Bay View in the summer time. Unless you want to lose an hour of your time haha "
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1y ago
"Top quality performing arts and music in the historical community of Bay View, which sits inside Petoskey "
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khaalck
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2y ago
"I am less than 10 minutes from everything within the city limits. I also live close to grocery stores. "
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2y ago
"It’s quite except for new years and the 4th where the city has accepted the use of fireworks. Huge mistake!"
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Angela188
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5y ago
"Petoskey art in the park, winter festival, movies in the park, open house nights, bliss fest, festival by the bay "
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Josephmccarron64
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6y ago
"There are many families in this neighborhood and surrounding ones. Lots of pets, people are pleasant and friendly"
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Melissa.hundey
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6y ago
"The downtown truck or treating the Sat before Halloween The winter carnival in February at the winter sports part "
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Emily C.
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7y ago
"Schools are great. Nice neighborhood and neighbors too lots of parks and things to do. Lots of sports for kids to join"
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Kendrasgreen21
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7y ago
"far proximity from other houses, private, lots of yard space. in the woods, away from the road. isolated areas. "
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Emily C.
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7y ago
"Parades, fun for the kids every Halloween downtown trick or treat. Beaches, breakwall to jump off of"
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Lacy M.
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7y ago
"The schools are great. Rent prices and property taxes are very high. Good paying jobs are available, but minimal. Overall, a great town. It's expensive to live here."
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Kgrunt
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7y ago
"Very beautiful landscape. Raised my four kids there. Spent my life there until moving to Florida due to getting tired of winters here. "
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Reiner B. N.
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8y ago
" Gated community surrounding a golf course and yacht club. Community is on Lake Michigan (little traverse bay) and has many good restaurants "
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Famtastic l.
11y ago
"This home is located accross from state land and surrounded by CCC trails. If you love dirt bike riding, snow mobiling, horse back riding, etc this is the perfect spot. Located just 10 minutes from Petoskey which is set on Lake Michigan. There are many activies to keep you busy in this small town and surrounding area. "
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Bizbox43
13y ago
"Estimated prices shown are on the low side. Fabulous area for a summer home but great opportunities for winter sports as well. World class yacht club. Excellent 27 holes of golf. Two protected harbors. Highest usage of electric cars in the country (GEM cars)."
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