Charming lakefront cottage with 75 feet of private frontage on peaceful Walkup Lake, a 66-acre all-sports lake with only 17 residences, surrounded by the beauty of the Manistee National Forest. Whether you're fishing from the dock, soaking in the hot tub, or enjoying your morning coffee overlooking the water, this home delivers the up-north getaway feel. Renovated in recent years, the cottage features an updated kitchen, bathroom, flooring, appliances, windows, and well, plus a new water heater in 2024. The bright open layout connects easily to the outdoors, and the sale includes all kitchen appliances, washer and dryer, and many furnishings - making it ready for immediate enjoyment! The attached garage has been fully drywalled and is ready to be finished into additional living space or a guest suite if desired. With its quiet setting, sandy beach, and income potential, this is a rare opportunity to own a turn-key waterfront retreat under two hours from Grand Rapids. Just minutes from
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$249,900
3957 W Cleveland Dr, Bitely, MI 49309
2beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
0.36 Acres Lot
$250,700 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$1,205 Estimated rent
Home value
$250,700
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Quiet settingAttached garageLakefront cottageFishing from the dockSandy beachUpdated kitchenBright open layout
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Listed by:
Robert E Young 616-248-0000,
616 Realty LLC
Bought with:
Karen Nicholson, 6501432123
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26007745
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- LP Tank Rented, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Slab
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub Spa
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Walkup Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 180
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 620232320004
- Zoning description: MDR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: LP Tank Rented
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bitely
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $250/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $77,531
- Annual tax amount: $3,123
- Date on market: 3/19/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2026 | Sold | $249,900$250/sqft |
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| 3/30/2026 | Pending sale | $249,900$250/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900$250/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Pending sale | $249,900$250/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900$250/sqft |
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| 12/16/2025 | Listing removed | $249,900$250/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Price change | $249,900-5.7%$250/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Price change | $264,900-5.4%$265/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Price change | $279,900+1.8%$280/sqft |
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| 3/23/2023 | Pending sale | $274,900$275/sqft |
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| 3/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $274,900$275/sqft |
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| 3/10/2023 | Contingent | $274,900$275/sqft |
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| 11/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $274,900+5.7%$275/sqft |
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| 10/15/2020 | Sold | $260,000$260/sqft |
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| 9/27/2020 | Pending sale | $260,000$260/sqft |
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| 9/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $260,000+300%$260/sqft |
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| 1/22/2020 | Sold | $65,000$65/sqft |
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| 1/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $65,000$65/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,123 +31.4% | $94,800 +26.1% |
| 2024 | $2,377 +36.2% | $75,200 +28.3% |
| 2023 | $1,745 -23.8% | $58,600 +12% |
| 2022 | $2,291 +33.4% | $52,300 |
| 2021 | $1,718 +285.3% | $52,300 +11.8% |
| 2020 | $446 | $46,800 +3.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $45,300 +10.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $41,000 -1.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $41,600 +1.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $40,900 +2.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $39,900 -9.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $44,100 +9.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $40,300 +4.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $38,500 -10.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $43,100 |
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Neighborhood: 49309
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