NOT LISTED FOR SALE

10697 Black Bear Rd NE Kalkaska, MI 49646

Bear Lake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $504,000 - $574,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$360/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 28, 2021

Last sale price $415,000 $277 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,278 / mo

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Deck
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Second Garage
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of May 2021

Beautiful three bedroom, two bath home on a no wake lake. Great for kids playing, kayaking or fishing. Close to all sports Bear Lake, Manistee Lake, and Manistee River. Just minutes away from thousands of acres of state land and recreational trails for snowmobiling or ORVing. This home has a bunk room, a loft, 20x 7 Sunroom/sleeping porch, attached garage, detached garage & 2 storage sheds. (Plenty of room for storage). The home is on natural gas, well and septic, and cable TV making it ideal for working from home or home schooling. The roof was updated about 10 years ago furnace about seven years ago central air updated about three years ago. Seller would like to leave it furnished including a 14 foot rowboat a kayak and a 30 foot dock.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Karas

EXIT Northern Shores Realty-KA Listed on: 05/07/2021

Co-Listed By

Stephen Karas

EXIT Northern Shores Realty-ER

Last Buyer's Agent

Kacey Anderson

EXIT Northern Shores Realty-KA License #6501433740

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 39,204 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x383
  • Private Waterfront
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Loft
  • Game Room
  • Solarium
  • Screened Porch
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Second Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • No Wake Zone
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Black Bear Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0.9 Acres

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1975
  • Construction: Frame
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1975

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Blinds, Drapes
  • Interior Amenities: Solarium/Sun Room, Loft, Game Room, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 11x1O, On Level: Main Floor
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x12, On Level: Upper Floor
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 21x13, On Level: Upper Floor
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Shared
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12xCOMBO
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: COMBOx17
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17x15
  • Range: R 5W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1500

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Garden/Storage Shed, Secondary Garage(s)
  • Body Of Water: Cub Lake
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Screened Porch
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Number Of Acres: 0.9
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), Water View, Sandy Bottom, No Wake
  • Waterfront Frontage: 100

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Blacktop
  • Garage Capacity: 3
  • Primary Garage: Attached, Detached, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air, Central Air
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11x11, On Level: Main Floor
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable TV
  • Water: Private Well

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: BLACK BEAR

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 26
  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Rolling
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X383
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Subdivision
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

MLS Schools

  • School District: Kalkaska Public Schools

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold $415,000 -2.4% $277 / Sq Ft
05/07/2021 05/07/21 For Sale $425,000 -- $283 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,728 $221,700 $0 $0
2024 $3,165 $203,800 $0 $0
2023 $3,020 $194,300 $0 $0
2022 $4,238 $159,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,291 $145,300 $0 $0
2020 $2,270 $121,300 $0 $0
2019 $2,228 $119,800 $0 $0
2018 $2,238 $109,100 $0 $0
2016 $2,235 $110,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $95,900 $0 $0
2014 -- $87,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carol Karas

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Carol Karas

    EXIT Northern Shores Realty-KA

    (231) 342-3794

    5 in this area

    98 Total Sales

    Carol Karas
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  • Stephen Karas

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Stephen Karas

    EXIT Northern Shores Realty-ER

    (231) 342-4686

    4 in this area

    113 Total Sales

    Stephen Karas
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Kacey Anderson

    EXIT Northern Shores Realty-KA

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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1887083

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 001-250-026-00

Michigan Kalkaska County Kalkaska 49646 Bear Lake

10697 Black Bear Rd NE, Kalkaska, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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