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  • Price cut: $15K (8/5)
    $144,000

    12287 Elbow Lake Rd, Marenisco, MI 49947

    2beds
    782sqft
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    $1,073/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1976
    0.74 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $184/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Cozy cottage livingPrivate waterfront and dockBeautifully wooded lotCozy woodstoveCloset for added storageInviting sunroom entryComfortably sized bedrooms
    Escape to the peaceful shores of Elbow Lake, where cozy cottage living meets year-round adventure. Tucked away on a beautifully wooded lot in Marenisco, this adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and nature-filled waterfront views. Step inside through the inviting sunroom entry—the ideal place to kick off your boots, store your outdoor gear, and settle into lake life. The heart of the home is the spacious open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area, designed for gathering with family and friends. Skylights flood the space with natural light during the day, while the cozy woodstove creates the perfect atmosphere for relaxing evenings. Patio doors lead directly to the back deck, where you'll enjoy the expansive backyard stretching to the water's edge of beautiful Elbow Lake. Two comfortably sized bedrooms provide a welcoming place to unwind, including one with a closet for added storage. The cottage is thoughtfully equipped with a solar-powered system, offering an efficient, worry-free setup while maintaining its unique, off-the-grid charm. Outside, you'll find everything you need to embrace every season. The oversized backyard offers plenty of room for yard games, bonfires, and lakeside gatherings before leading you to your private waterfront and dock. A single-car garage, along with an additional large two-car garage, provides exceptional space for vehicles, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, and all your recreational gear. Adding even more value and peace of mind, the cottage and both garages are topped with durable metal roofs, offering long-lasting, low-maintenance protection through every Upper Peninsula season. Great location for exploring the thousands of US Forestry land adjacent to this lake lot! Whether you're searching for a weekend getaway, a seasonal escape, or your own slice of Upper Peninsula paradise, this Elbow Lake cottage is ready to welcome you home.
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    Listed by:

    JENSEN WILLIAMS 608-547-5580,

    FIRST WEBER - BESSEMER 906-667-6366,

    TAMMY KAURANEN 906-285-2618,

    FIRST WEBER - BESSEMER

    Source: GNMLS,MLS#: 218749MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 12x10
      Bedroom
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 10x9
      Bathroom
      • Level: First
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 13x10
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 13x11
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 13x9
      Sunroom
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 12x11
      Heating
      • Propane
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Skylights
      • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
      • Windows: Skylight(s)
      • Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 782
      • Total interior livable area: 782 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 782
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Two Car Garage, Heated Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Open
      • Exterior features: Dock, Garden, Out Building(s), Gravel Driveway, Propane Tank - Owned
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      • Waterfront features: Shoreline - Sand, Shoreline - Fisherman/Weeds, Lake Front
      • Body of water: ELBOW
      • Frontage type: Lakefront
      • Frontage length: 102,102
      Lot
      • Size: 0.74 Acres
      • Features: Lake Front, Views
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outbuilding
      • Parcel number: 0442700700

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cabin
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Year built: 1976

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Conventional Sewer
      • Water: Drilled Well

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Marenisco

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $184/sqft
      • Annual tax amount: $1,974
      • Date on market: 7/29/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Road surface type: Unimproved

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        Estimated sales range

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        $905/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/10/2026Contingent$144,000$184/sqft
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        8/5/2026Price change$144,000-9.4%$184/sqft
        Source: MiRealSource #50216639 Report a problem
        7/29/2026Listed for sale$159,000+98.8%$203/sqft
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        2/1/2019Sold$80,000-16.2%$102/sqft
        Source: GNMLS #170553 Report a problem
        12/17/2018Pending sale$95,500$122/sqft
        Source: FIRST WEBER, INC #1107118 Report a problem
        7/12/2018Price change$95,500-4%$122/sqft
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        4/20/2018Price change$99,500-2.9%$127/sqft
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        4/3/2018Listed for sale$102,500$131/sqft
        Source: FIRST WEBER, INC #1107118 Report a problem
        1/6/2018Listing removed$102,500$131/sqft
        Source: FIRST WEBER - BESSEMER #166440 Report a problem
        7/7/2017Listed for sale$102,500$131/sqft
        Source: FIRST WEBER - BESSEMER #166440 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 49947

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
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        Somewhat Bikeable

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