This cozy 2 bed, 1 bath log home offers storybook charm with uninterrupted views of beautiful Fife Lake and public water access directly across the street. The main level features a full kitchen, a spacious living area with a wood stove, main floor laundry, a full bath, and a serene enclosed sun porch lined with 24 feet of sliding glass doors - perfectly framing the lake view and opening to a generous deck for relaxing or entertaining outdoors. Upstairs, the open loft serves as a second bedroom, ideal for extra guests or a peaceful retreat. Thoughtful exterior additions like well-lit steps, a handrail, and pathway lighting make it easy to enjoy the nearby water access day or night. Located just 30 minutes from Traverse City, this inviting log home could serve beautifully as a weekend getaway, year-round residence, or investment opportunity.
Sold for $200,000
$200,000
314 Bates St, Fife Lake, MI 49633
2beds
1,030sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1882
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$204,500 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$1,748 Estimated rent
Home value
$204,500
$184,000 - $227,000
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Open loftWell-lit stepsWood stoveMain floor laundrySerene enclosed sun porch
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Listed by:
Robert Brick 231-941-4500,
REMAX Bayshore - W Bay Shore Dr TC 231-941-4500
Bought with:
Bruce Wiltzer, 6501425189
City2Shore Real Estate Northern Michigan
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1937706
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 113
- Dimensions: 12 x 9.42
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 279.13
- Dimensions: 16.92 x 16.5
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 146.74
- Dimensions: 15.58 x 9.42
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 69.65
- Dimensions: 9.83 x 7.08
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 261.25
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 15.83
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Other, Mud Room, Beamed Ceilings, Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,030
- Total interior livable area: 1,030 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,030
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Concrete
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: All Sports, Near Pub.Access w/in 500'
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 118 x 50 x 105
- Features: Cleared, Sloped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 4107005710
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Full Log
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1882
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Fife Lake
- Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Price range: $200K - $200K
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2025 | Sold | $200,000-7%$194/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $215,000+43.4%$209/sqft |
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| 3/7/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/12/2022 | Pending sale | $149,900-14.3%$146/sqft |
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| 4/8/2022 | Sold | $174,900+16.7%$170/sqft |
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| 3/8/2022 | Pending sale | $149,900$146/sqft |
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| 3/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $149,900+36.4%$146/sqft |
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| 4/7/2020 | Sold | $109,900-15.4%$107/sqft |
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| 3/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $129,900$126/sqft |
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| 11/18/2019 | Listing removed | $129,900$126/sqft |
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| 8/20/2019 | Price change | $129,900-3.8%$126/sqft |
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| 7/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $135,000+69%$131/sqft |
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| 10/19/2015 | Listing removed | $79,900$78/sqft |
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| 7/21/2015 | Pending sale | $79,900$78/sqft |
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| 7/3/2015 | Listed for sale | $79,900-0.1%$78/sqft |
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| 1/15/2015 | Sold | $80,000-11%$78/sqft |
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| 11/26/1997 | Sold | $89,900$87/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,841 +4.3% | $91,200 +26% |
| 2024 | $2,724 +11% | $72,400 +21.7% |
| 2023 | $2,455 +4.8% | $59,500 +6.8% |
| 2022 | $2,343 +139.1% | $55,700 +7.5% |
| 2021 | $980 | $51,800 +4.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $49,700 +7.6% |
| 2019 | -- | $46,200 +22.9% |
| 2018 | -- | $37,600 +4.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $36,000 +7.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $33,600 +30.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $25,800 -19.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $31,900 |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | $47,900 +12.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $42,600 +14.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $37,100 -20.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $46,700 +22.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $38,250 |
| 2004 | -- | $38,250 +16.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $32,750 +6.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $30,700 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $30,100 +14.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $26,250 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49633
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Fife Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Forest Area Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 4/10Forest Area High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Forest Area Community Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Michigan
- Grand Traverse County
- Fife Lake
- 49633
- 314 Bates St
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