Freshly painted in ''25'' rich color's that blends in perfectly with hardwoods of birch, beach, maple, and oak that keep deer close, on 9.8 + acres. Numerous open decks and large covered front porch allows you to drink in Northern Mi., pristine beauty year round. This well built, lightly used chalet with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths including a large mud room, utility room off of drywalled garage that allows storage for all the extra clothing and recreational equipment. Garage also ready for overhead heating unit easily installed. Home is equipped with hot water base board heat for highly efficient comfort and cost. This property has been used by family and friends lightly and lovingly the last 20 + years. Less then 10 minutes from 270 I-75 exit. Well on NE., corner. accessed on NE.,end Frontage and access to home is on West End with 300 + ' of Rd., frontage to keep other properties away but close enough to wave and engage if you choose. Quick and easy up and back. Hop skip and a jump to year round winter groomed and summer hiking trails. Short walk to Opal Lk. access and Michawye Club house and golf coarse. Otsego County your Four Season Recreational Leader in Mi. Where property is renowned for decades of great family memories in your UP NORTH CABIN in the Woods. So awesome you can move in year round or gently retire to this Chalet in the Woods.
For sale
$319,500
7839 W Opal Lake Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735
3beds
1,953sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
9.86 Acres Lot
$307,400 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Numerous open decksLarge covered front porchLarge mud room
- 119 days |
- 2,821 |
- 117 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 12, 2026 at 07:37am
Listed by:
David J Smith 989-619-3002,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 989-732-9555
Source: WWMLS,MLS#: 201838254
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Freestanding Gas Stv
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Cooktop
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Doors: Doorwall
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,953
- Total interior livable area: 1,953 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,473
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio/Porch
- Frontage type: None
Lot
- Size: 9.86 Acres
- Dimensions: 335.5 x 1299.56
- Features: Natural
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 09001230000516
- Zoning: R.R.
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: sect 12 sw 1/4
Location
- Region: Gaylord
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $236,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,600
- Date on market: 3/12/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional Mortgage,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel, Maintained
Estimated market value
$307,400
$292,000 - $323,000
$2,131/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,500$164/sqft |
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| 1/20/2026 | Contingent | $319,500$164/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,500$164/sqft |
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| 12/25/2025 | Contingent | $319,500$164/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $319,500-0.2%$164/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Listing removed | $320,000$164/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Price change | $320,000-14.7%$164/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $375,000$192/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,600 +7.3% | $118,200 -4.1% |
| 2024 | $2,424 +4.6% | $123,300 +12.3% |
| 2023 | $2,318 +11.3% | $109,800 +24.1% |
| 2022 | $2,083 -5.6% | $88,500 +6% |
| 2021 | $2,207 -42.7% | $83,500 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $3,851 +86.1% | $82,300 +19.4% |
| 2018 | $2,070 | $68,900 +1% |
| 2017 | -- | $68,200 +4.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $65,100 +20.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $54,200 -5.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,400 -0.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $57,900 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,807/mo
Principal & interest
$1570
Property taxes
$237
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49735
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10South Maple Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 7.5 mi
- 6/10Gaylord Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 7.5 mi
- 7/10Gaylord High School/Voc. Bldg.Grades: 9-12Distance: 9.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gaylord
- High: Gaylord
Source: WWMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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