Private Grand Traverse Bay frontage with sandy beach, sandy bottom, and walk-in swimming is the defining feature of this Northport waterfront cottage. Set on approximately 0.5 acres across two Cherry Home Shores lots, the property includes 120 feet of private deeded frontage and big-water views from a bay setting. An existing grandfathered boat house provides covered storage for kayaks, paddleboards, small sailboats, and other watercraft that can be pulled up from the beach. The move-in-ready 4-bedroom, 4-bath home offers approximately 2,400 finished square feet with all bedrooms on the main level. The kitchen, dining area, great room, and sunken living room all face the bay, keeping the water central to the main living spaces. Warm wood ceilings, exposed beams, brick detail, and a gas see-through fireplace give the home an upscale cottage feel without losing its relaxed lakefront character. Multi-level water-facing decking extends the living space outdoors, and an outdoor shower adds beach-day convenience. The walkout lower level provides utility/storage space and an additional bath, making it easy to come in from the sand and water without carrying the beach through the main living areas. Detached 2+ car garage, boiler heat, private well/septic, and seasonal or year-round use potential. Cherry Home Shores residents also enjoy shared beaches, parks, trails, and clubhouse amenities, with annual dues of $150. Short-term rentals are restricted, helping preserve the quiet residential and seasonal-home character of the community. Minutes from downtown Northport, the marina, parks, dining, golf, wineries, Leelanau State Park, and Grand Traverse Lighthouse.
For sale
$1,700,000
12960 N Forest Beach Shores Rd, Northport, MI 49670
4beds
2,560sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
0.5 Acres Lot
$1,624,400 Zestimate®
$664/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas see-through fireplaceWalk-in swimmingBrick detailWarm wood ceilingsSandy bottomExposed beams
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sander Scott 231-386-0962,
Net Real Estate 231-499-0165
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1947524
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.58 x 11.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.17 x 18
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.17 x 18
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11.42 x 15.17
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 303.09
- Dimensions: 17.92 x 16.92
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9.33 x 23.25
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.67 x 17.25
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Instant Hot Water
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Crawl Space,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,560
- Total interior livable area: 2,560 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,560
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete Floors, Gravel, Circular Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Multi-Level Decking
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Water, Bay View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay
- Waterfront features: All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Great Lake, Lake, Sandy Shoreline
- Body of water: Grand Traverse Bay
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 120
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Level, Subdivided
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House
- Parcel number: 00836000600
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Cottage,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Timber Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Tennis Court(s), Lake Privileges, Park, Pets Allowed, Common Area, Trails
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Cherry Home Shores
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Northport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $664/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $319,409
- Annual tax amount: $9,731
- Price range: $1.7M - $1.7M
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$1,624,400
$1.54M - $1.71M
$2,289/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,700,000+319.8%$664/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1947524 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/1997 | Sold | $405,000$158/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,731 +4.3% | $655,800 +12.8% |
| 2024 | $9,329 +3.3% | $581,200 +17.3% |
| 2023 | $9,032 +4.3% | $495,300 +36.2% |
| 2022 | $8,661 -2.3% | $363,700 +9% |
| 2021 | $8,865 +27.7% | $333,700 +17.7% |
| 2020 | $6,945 | $283,600 +3.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $274,500 -7.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $297,600 +9.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $271,400 +8% |
| 2016 | -- | $251,330 +2% |
| 2015 | -- | $246,420 +1% |
| 2014 | -- | $243,890 +3.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $234,710 -8.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $256,910 -4.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $269,410 -17% |
| 2010 | -- | $324,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49670
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Northport Public SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 5.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Northport Public School District
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- Michigan
- Leelanau County
- Northport
- 49670
- 12960 N Forest Beach Shores Rd
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