43 properties for sale in Cotton, Excelsior township Kalkaska County Michigan

Tucked away on 3 beautiful acres, this charming Beaver log home offers the perfect blend of privacy and Up North living. A full covered front porch welcomes you and is ideal for relaxing and taking in the peaceful surroundings. The property also features a cozy bunk house for guests or storage, a detached log-sided garage, adding both function and rustic appeal and the crawl space has been encapsulated. Located less than 2 miles from state land and just a short distance to the Manistee River, outdoor recreation is right at your doorstep. Whether it’s hunting, fishing, hiking, or snowmobiling. This is your chance to own a true Beaver log home retreat and experience everything Northern Michigan has to offer

24 acres in Kalkaska county. 2 bed 2 bath home offers main floor living with just a few steps for entry. Attached 26x36 stick built garage provides plenty of storage, and if that fills up, there is an additional 30x30 pole barn. House sets back off the county maintained road and gives plenty of privacy

Embrace the potential of this charming fixer-upper, boasting 1 bed, 1 bath, and room to expand, all set on 1.5 acres of scenic Kalkaska County landscape. With endless possibilities for renovation and ample space for outdoor enjoyment, this property promises both a cozy retreat and a rewarding project. Experience the allure of rural living with this unique opportunity to create your dream home!

Opportunity awaits just moments from Bear Lake public access! Situated on a beautiful wooded 0.88-acre setting, this property offers endless potential for investors, renovators, or those looking to create their own Up North retreat. The existing 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features a metal roof, fenced in yard, main floor living, and slight views of Bear Lake through the trees. There is newer luxury vinyl plank flooring installed in the kitchen/dining and there is enough LVP flooring included to continue updates throughout the home. The detached 3 car oversized garage is insulated and heated. It also has a half bath, work bench, and built-in speaker system. The property consists of two separate parcels that have been combined into one, offering flexibility and future possibilities. Also located on the property is a trailer that has been disconnected from its own well and septic for approximately 10 years. It could be reconnected, but no guarantee that the current system there will work. No

100 ft of pristine, sandy-bottom waterfront on All-Sports Bear Lake. Experience luxury lake living in this exceptionally designed, custom-built 3,300 sq ft home. From the moment you step into the grand foyer, you are greeted by stunning views of crystal-clear water through a two-story wall of windows, anchored by a magnificent floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. Open-Concept Living: Designed for effortless entertaining, flowing seamlessly out to an expansive lakeside deck. Chef's Kitchen: Features custom cherry cabinetry, premium solid surface countertops, a two-tier island, double wall ovens, a gas stove, a trash compactor, and a brand-new refrigerator. Dining Room: Includes a built-in buffet and a spacious dining area that comfortably seats 12. Main-Floor Primary Suite: A private retreat with French doors to the deck, a large custom walk-in closet, and a spa-like bath featuring a jetted tub and walk-in shower. Mudroom/Laundry: A dedicated side entry off the deck features ceramic tile f

Motivated seller, make us an offer! Enjoy the best of Up North living within walking distance to beautiful, crystal-clear Bear Lake and the public boat launch! This well-kept property is packed with updates and thoughtful touches throughout. Major improvements were completed, including a carport with an attached shed in2021, on-demand hot water heater, covered back porch, extended front porch, gravel driveway, new landscaping, and tree removal for an open, easy-to-maintain yard. Inside, youââ¬â¢ll find a remodeled kitchen and bathroom, newer subfloors and carpet, and a newer well for peace of mind. The mobile home is affixed to the property, offering stability and financing options. An additional shed with power, workbench, metal shelving, compressor, and landscaping equipmentââ¬âincluding a newer riding mowerââ¬âis also included, making this property truly move-in ready. Whether youââ¬â¢re looking for a year-round home or a Northern Michigan getaway close to the lake, this one is

The completely remodeled home will make anyone smile, from upscale stainless appliances, all brand new mechanicals, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Cub Lake, half way between Kalkaska and Grayling less then a mile to Blue Bear Trail system, Bear and Cub Lakes and on a paved road. 5 acres of beautiful hardwoods. Make your relatives and friend jealous with your new home

Explore 40 acres of opportunity with this incredible property that borders the Kalkaska Village limits! Built in 2019, this home features 5 spacious bedrooms and 2 modern bathrooms, making it perfect for those seeking extra space and room to roam. Zoned Com/AG/Residential. Including 6 splits. The property includes a generous three-car garage and a barn suitable for horses or cattle, perfect for animal lovers. Additionally, there is a chicken coop on the premises, complete with some chickens if you’re interested! With new windows throughout the home, all covered by a transferable lifetime warranty, you can enjoy peace of mind. Spend summer days playing in the creek and take advantage of the expansive hunting grounds to the south, which include an elevated deer blind for seasonal hunting

This year round 3 bedroom, 1 bath home or up north cabin is renovated and in move-in condition, offering the perfect blend of comfort and location. Featuring an open floor plan with a cozy fireplace, spacious bedrooms, and a dedicated laundry room area with newer washer and dryer, this home is designed for easy living. The interior includes newer carpet and luxury vinyl plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, and fresh paint. The kitchen features updated countertops and backsplash, and the bathroom has an updated vanity and fixtures. Outside, the exterior was recently stained and the property includes two storage sheds and a fire pit area, perfect for enjoying evenings up north. Start your day with a quiet morning sipping coffee from the covered front porch. Ideally located within walking distance to Bear Lake, with easy access to nearby trails for year-round recreation right from your doorstep

Check out this great little house on a fabulous one acre wooded parcel! Add 10' on Palmer Creek and you have a super spot to land for a primary home or vacation. Plant a garden, park your RV, pitch a tent, have a bonfire, or play in the creek! Great drive thru garage for the mechanics in the house! Seller has replaced the electrical, furnace, insulation, roof, bathroom, flooring and paint. Upstairs attic is drywalled and painted for extra living/sleeping area. House has been a great rental. Still needs some work for the handy person but the lovely wooded lot makes it all worth while! Just outside Kalkaska village limits. Seller will provide $2000 at close for future repairs. Seller is a licensed Michigan Realtor. I

Nestled on over 7 wooded acres, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers privacy, beauty, and room to enjoy the outdoors. Designed for comfortable living, the home features convenient main-floor laundry and a welcoming layout perfect for year-round living or a northern Michigan getaway. Enjoy the quiet and solitude from the spacious backyard deck with solar lighting, a fire pit in the yard, charming she shed, and an additional outbuilding for storing lawn equipment, recreational vehicles, and outdoor gear. Located in the desirable Manistee Club, residents enjoy access to a private community recreation area just down the road. This unique setting features a covered pavilion, barbecue area, and direct access to the North Branch of the Manistee River, bordering state land. It is an ideal location for family reunions, graduation parties, weddings, and other special gatherings. Conveniently situated between Kalkaska and Grayling with easy access to M-72, this property is close to

This is a must-see! As soon as you step into the backyard of this stunning 4-acre property on private Palmer lake located just 8 minutes from downtown Kalkaska, you’ll feel the peace and serenity take over. The beautifully decorated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a spacious on suite master and is full of warm wood accents including custom built-ins surrounding a cozy wood-burning fireplace—the perfect Up North touch. Enjoy the spacious mudroom/laundry area, an amazing fire pit overlooking the water, and a beautiful dock offering the perfect place to relax and take in the view. A detached two-car garage adds extra storage and convenience. Whether you’re looking for a year-round residence or a Northern Michigan getaway, this home is truly something special—photos don’t do it justice!

One look at this beautiful chalet and you will want to call it home. Nestled between Cub and Bear lakes, this fully remodeled, bright and breezy 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is gorgeous from top to bottom. Sparing nothing in the remodel, this home boasts luxury with quartz countertops, LED lighting, luxury vinyl plank flooring, custom trim throughout, Andersen windows, custom window blinds, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, custom barn beam mantle from a local farm, built in linen cabinet that matches the stained solid knotty alder wood doors. This home not only looks great, but it is also solid as a rock with new architectural 30 yr roof, new plumbing, electrical and mechanics to include furnace, air conditioner, and iron softener filter system. Enough about the inside, letââ¬â¢s talk about the outside. The property sits back off the road, is professionally landscaped, scenic views of Cub Lake and has its very own vineyard. Within walking distance of Cub Lake and Bear Lake accesses, this pr

This fully remodeled 2-bed, 2-bath home with bunk house on Crawford Lake is move-in ready with all major updates complete. Enjoy year-round comfort with a new mini-split system, plus peace of mind from a new well and septic installed in 2023 and a professionally encapsulated crawl space completed in 2025 with a transferable warranty. A large detached garage provides excellent storage for vehicles, tools, and lake toys. The property also includes a bunk/bath house ready for your creativity—ideal for guest space, a studio, or added rental potential. Perfect as a personal retreat or a smart investment property, this lake home delivers turnkey living on one of the area’s most desirable lakes

Great home looking for its new owners! Country living at its best with plenty of room inside and out. Warm and inviting inside, and the outside boasts great get togethers for family and friends, with a deck and gazebo. With 4 1/2 acres and a pole building, 30 amp RV Hook up, the possibilities here are endless

Wonderful opportunity to own your home on 4.2 beautiful acres in Kalkaska! This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath awaits you. Two car garage and plenty of space to sprawl out! Close to everything you could want. Selling as is. Seller has never lived in the property

Are you serious? !A 3 bed/2ba home with Garage/Pole Building, over 2 acres and only 2min away from the 316 acre (50'-60' deep) All-Sports Bear Lake! This home features a spacious 12'x20' four seasons room, ideal for enjoying serene views year-round. Plus, the huge 30'x40' Pole-barn offers ample space for storing all the toys or working on projects; a highly desirable and valuable benefit to owning this little piece of'Up north' paradise. Super easy access to incredible trails nearby and state land. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the multitude of activities available right at this doorstep. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, or exploring nature, this location serves it up. Sellers are even providing a new well. This is a must see today

You would be proud to call this place home! Located across from Twin Birch Golf Course on 1.6 acre property, this 3 bed 2 1/2 bath home has 2,000 + sq ft main floor living area + (Partially finished Lower level). Some features include Granite counter tops, Tray Ceiling, Natural Gas Fireplace, Main Floor Laundry, Central Air, Lawn Irrigation, 28' x 28' finished & Attached garage with 10 ft ceilings & hot/cold water access, cement driveway, 28' x 32' x 10' outbuilding & Much More! Centrally located Kalkaska is a great area for the traveler, nature lover & recreation seeker alike. Over 80 inland Lakes & Streams within the County & Several thousand acres of State land to explore

Fabulous & Affordable Lakefront Retreat! Move-in ready 3BR, 2BA home on a wonderful all-sports lakeââ¬âperfect for year-round fun! Featuring a charming knotty pine interior and convenient single-level living, this well-maintained cottage includes a detached garage for your boat, toys, and gear. Relax on the expansive covered lakeside deck, ideal for morning coffee, sunset views, or watching the kids splashing in the water! Enjoy boating, fishing, and water sports in a peaceful neighborhood with natural gas, paved roads, and easy access from M-72ââ¬âjust a short drive to Traverse City! Close to State land and trails for endless outdoor adventures. Most furnishings in cottage and dock are includedââ¬âjust bring your swimsuits and start making memories!

Very nice, country home with 3bed/2bath. Move in ready. This home has fresh paint, newer flooring and furnace, with central air. Newer decks, metal roof, Gazebo, fenced in back yard. Stainless steel appliances, walk in closets. Blacktop driveway, landscape yard. 30 x 30 garage, use as a game room. 30 x 40 pole barn, RV hookup with 220 electric. Garden area, and food plot. Water softener new in 2024. There is electric to all barns and gazebo. 5 beautiful acres to have a mini farm or just enjoy country living, and beautiful sunsets

Fabulous & Affordable Lakefront Retreat! Move-in ready 3BR, 2BA home on a wonderful all-sports lake—perfect for year-round fun! Featuring a charming knotty pine interior and convenient single-level living, this well-maintained cottage includes a detached garage for your boat, toys, and gear. Relax on the expansive covered lakeside deck, ideal for morning coffee, sunset views, or watching the kids splashing in the water! Enjoy boating, fishing, and water sports in a peaceful neighborhood with natural gas, paved roads, and easy access from M-72—just a short drive to Traverse City! Close to State land and trails for endless outdoor adventures. Most furnishings in cottage and dock are included—just bring your swimsuits and start making memories!

Turnkey, exquisite Manistee Lake waterfront home offering 4,700 square feet and up to six bedrooms. Relaxed, elegant, and built for lake life, this property has been cherished by the same family since the 1940s. Generations of boating, swimming, walking to the store, and now strolling to the beloved Manistee Lake Bakery have made this a true family legacy property. The original grandmotherââ¬â¢s cottage was removed and replaced with a masterfully designed and built home by Brian Andersen. Rock-solid construction, sound and weather protection, thoughtful design, and exceptional care make this home feel nearly untouched. It is hard to tell anyone has ever lived here, it is that well maintained. Designed for gathering, the granite kitchen features two sinks in the island, a waterfront bar perfect for serving a crowd, and a 10 x 6 butlerââ¬â¢s pantry for extra prep and storage. Flexible living offers up to six bedrooms, or use the waterfront loft as a beautiful office or creative space.

Charming 2–3 bedroom home with beautiful lake views! This immaculate property showcases true pride of ownership, with thoughtful updates and eye-catching landscaping throughout. The versatile rear family room is perfect for entertaining or could easily serve as a spacious primary bedroom, with direct access to the back deck—ideal for relaxing and enjoying the scenery. Outside, you’ll find a detached 20x20 garage along with three additional sheds, offering plenty of space for tools, toys, or a workshop. The large, fenced backyard is perfect for kids or pets and features a wraparound deck for outdoor cooking and entertaining, plus a cozy bonfire pit to unwind while taking in the lake views. Conveniently located just a short walk to lake access and only minutes from town, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and location. With so much to offer at an affordable price, this is truly a must-see!

Horse Lover's Delight! 30 acre setting 7 miles from Kalkaska, 23 miles from Flint Fields Horse Park, and close to many area lakes. Adorable 2 bedroom home featuring Hickory cabinetry, Oak flooring, woodstove (for supplemental heat), custom stone shower and attached heated one car garage. 6 stall horse barn with private paddock for each stall. Garden/storage shed with woodshed addition. Level site with mature hardwoods, mature pines, several meadows for pasture/crops, large garden area (already planted! )and fenced fruit orchard with a variety or producing fruit trees. 2 new run-in shed/stalls with private paddocks were added Fall of 2025. Total of 8 stalls!

Welcome to this charming 2-bed, 1-bath home nestled into a wonderfully peaceful and private setting, that has been thoughtfully remodeled within the last three years. Recent updates include a modern kitchen, refreshed bathroom, new flooring, interior doors, and a new furnace, offering peace of mind and move-in readiness. The location is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, with state land just five minutes away and endless opportunities for snowmobiling, hunting, and exploring scenic trails. Shared access to Kettle Lake provides even more options for recreation; fishing, kayaking, and canoeing right around the corner. Whether you’re seeking a year-round residence, a Northern Michigan getaway, or an investment property, this home delivers versatility and value. A nice easy drive to Traverse City as well as a short 45 minutes from beautiful Torch Lake, you’ll enjoy the perfect blend of peaceful surroundings and convenient access to one of Michigan’s most stunning destinations