Nestled on 15 acres, this beautiful 3 bedroom home offers the perfect blend of modern updates with peaceful rural living—all just 3 minutes from Lake Michigan and Pierport Beach. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated including new granite countertops, new kitchen remodel, new weighted garage door, Pella windows, new water heater, landscaping, and gorgeous hickory hardwood floors. Featuring 2 bedrooms/full bath on the main, while the lower offers a 3rd bedroom/full bath, and spacious family room with stunning floor-to-ceiling cultured stone gas fireplace. A massive 60' x 40' pole barn could be your hobby farm, workshop, storage, or for recreational toys. A backyard made for making memories, complete with a deck, gardens, and firepit. Whether you're dreaming of horses, gardens, or simply enjoying wide-open spaces, this tasteful move-in-ready property offers the Northern Michigan lifestyle you've been searching for.
Active
$454,900
5832 Potter Rd, Bear Lake, MI 49614
3beds
1,880sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$3,036/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
15 Acres Lot
$429,100 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New granite countertopsGorgeous hickory hardwood floorsSpacious family roomPella windowsNew kitchen remodel
- 7 days |
- 596 |
- 35 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cathy French 231-233-3268,
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee 231-398-3800
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26039872
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 13.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 13.00
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 8.00
Bathroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 7.00
Dining area
- Level: Upper
- Area: 104
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 8.00
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 475
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 19.00
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 12.00
Living room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 13.00
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 12.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Lower Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Other, Wood
- Windows: Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Daylight,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 980
- Total interior livable area: 1,880 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 15 Acres
- Dimensions: 200 x 1320 x 660 x 860 x 460 x 460
- Features: Level, Tillable, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Additional structures: Pole Barn
- Parcel number: 1100101410
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- 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: Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bear Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $81,610
- Annual tax amount: $2,450
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,USDA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$429,100
$408,000 - $451,000
$2,197/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $454,900+206.3%$242/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26039872 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2011 | Sold | $148,500+20.7%$79/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2007 | Sold | $123,000$65/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,027 +91.3% | $135,400 +10.5% |
| 2024 | $2,105 | $122,500 +24.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $98,600 +18.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $83,400 +5% |
| 2021 | -- | $79,400 +7.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $74,000 +13% |
| 2019 | -- | $65,500 -7.9% |
| 2018 | -- | $71,100 -0.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $71,500 -2.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $73,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $73,100 -0.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $73,300 -1.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $74,500 -2.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $76,500 +39.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $54,800 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $58,500 |
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Neighborhood: 49614
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Onekama Middle/High SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 3.8 mi
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