Welcome to this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home on 3 beautiful wooded acres just south of Bear Lake. Offering 2,171 square feet of living space, this well-maintained home features a large living room with a gas log fireplace, an updated kitchen with appliances included, main-floor laundry, and generously sized bedrooms. Enjoy peaceful country living with plenty of room for gardening, recreation, or simply relaxing in the private setting. The detached 4-car garage/pole barn provides exceptional space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or a workshop. Natural gas, high-speed internet availability, private well and septic, and a storage shed add to the home's appeal. Conveniently located near Bear Lake, Crystal Mountain, Manistee, and Lake Michigan beaches, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and easy access to northern Michigan recreation.
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Price cut: $20.9K (7/6)
$289,000
11518 Chippewa Hwy, Bear Lake, MI 49614
4beds
2,171sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,947/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
3 Acres Lot
$277,100 Zestimate®
$133/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Storage shedPrivate settingGenerously sized bedroomsMain-floor laundry
- 36 days |
- 863 |
- 44 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brenda Cronan 231-794-1777,
Coldwell Banker ALM REALTY 231-723-3555
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26032418
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 111.36
- Dimensions: 9.60 x 11.60
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 18.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 238
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 17.00
Dining area
- Level: Main
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 15.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 12.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 400
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 20.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,171
- Total interior livable area: 2,171 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
- Dimensions: 198 x 660
- Features: Wooded, Rolling Hills
Details
- Parcel number: 0200827503
- Zoning description: Residential Imp
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bear Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $133/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $77,399
- Annual tax amount: $2,182
- Date on market: 6/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,USDA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$277,100
$263,000 - $291,000
$2,210/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $289,000-6.7%$133/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $309,900+115.2%$143/sqft |
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| 4/12/2019 | Sold | $144,000-2.4%$66/sqft |
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| 4/12/2019 | Listed for sale | $147,500$68/sqft |
Source: LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee #19006734 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2019 | Pending sale | $147,500$68/sqft |
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| 2/26/2019 | Listed for sale | $147,500+84.4%$68/sqft |
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| 2/22/2016 | Sold | $80,000+4.6%$37/sqft |
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| 12/5/2015 | Listed for sale | $76,500-29.8%$35/sqft |
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| 7/30/2015 | Listing removed | $109,000$50/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker A.L.M. Realty & Associates, Inc. #1799481 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2015 | Price change | $109,000-7.6%$50/sqft |
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| 6/9/2015 | Price change | $118,000-7.8%$54/sqft |
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| 5/22/2015 | Listed for sale | $128,000+32.9%$59/sqft |
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| 1/22/2015 | Sold | $96,300$44/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,357 +132.9% | $156,100 +35.3% |
| 2024 | $1,870 | $115,400 +28.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $89,900 +17.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $76,400 +13% |
| 2021 | -- | $67,600 +6.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $63,300 +2.6% |
| 2019 | -- | $61,700 +7.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $57,300 -1.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $58,000 +0.9% |
| 2016 | -- | $57,500 -8.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $63,000 +4% |
| 2014 | -- | $60,600 +0.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $60,500 -3.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $62,900 -0.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $63,000 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $67,200 |
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Neighborhood: 49614
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Bear Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Bear Lake High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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