$280,000
SOLD DEC 19, 2025

12278 N Willow Rd Bitely, MI 49309

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,424 Sq Ft
574,992 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 19, 2025

$116 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wetlands on Lot

About This Home

As of December 2025

Private Wilderness Awaits! Experience the ultimate blend of privacy and adventure on 13+ acres of rolling topography! This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home gives you plenty of your own land to explore and excellent hunting opportunities. Inside, enjoy spacious rooms and a fabulous entertaining area featuring a rustic log bar. Relax on the large deck overlooking your beautiful yard and tranquil seasonal pond. You're just minutes from thousands of acres of the Manistee National Forest, with endless ORV trails, superb fishing, and boating. Don't miss this opportunity! Schedule your private tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brooke Tanner

Century 21 Trophy Class License #6501413740 Listed on: 11/10/2025

Century 21 Trophy Class

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl Zablow

Real Broker, LLC License #6501449769

Real Broker, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,075

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 13.2 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 439x1299x439x1306
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Private Waterfront
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Well
  • Mound Septic

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,075

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

13.2 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 241.91
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 439x1299x439x1306
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2424.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2075.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wetland Area: Yes
  • Heat Source:Wood2: Yes
  • Heat Type:Wood3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1236.0
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Street Type:Dirt: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Sewer Mound Septic: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Private Wilderness Awaits! Experience the ultimate blend of privacy and adventure on 13+ acres of rolling topography! This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home gives you plenty of your own land to explore and excellent hunting opportunities. Inside, enjoy spacious rooms and a fabulous entertaining area featuring a rustic log bar. Relax on the large deck overlooking your beautiful yard and tranquil seasonal pond. You're just minutes from thousands of acres of the Manistee National Forest, with endless ORV trails, superb fishing, and boating. Don't miss this opportunity! Schedule your private tour today!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2424.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1019.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1019.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1019.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • List Price: 299000.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded, Wetland Area, Rolling Hills
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch(es)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Other16: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 13.2
  • Lot Size Area: 13.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 439x1299x439x1306
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 574992.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2075.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2021
Sold by
Rand Douglas K
Bought by
Ferrier Kathy
Current Estimated Value
$282,382

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 2012
Sold by
Rand Trina L
Bought by
Rand Douglas K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2000
Sold by
Rand Donald B
Bought by
Rand Douglas K
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $177,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/19/2025 12/19/25 Sold $280,000 -6.4% $116 / Sq Ft
11/26/2025 11/26/25 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2025 11/10/25 For Sale $299,000 -- $123 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $871 $83,300 $0 $0
2024 $8 $105,900 $0 $0
2023 $813 $99,900 $0 $0
2022 $1,655 $66,000 $0 $0
2021 $576 $49,600 $0 $0
2020 $573 $32,000 $0 $0
2019 $656 $32,700 $0 $0
2018 $642 $33,200 $0 $0
2017 $631 $25,800 $0 $0
2016 $643 $27,700 $0 $0
2015 -- $27,600 $0 $0
2014 -- $26,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Brooke Tanner

    Century 21 Trophy Class

    (231) 225-1368

    33 Total Sales

    Brooke Tanner
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  • Cheryl Zablow

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Cheryl Zablow

    Real Broker, LLC

    (760) 685-3568

    23 Total Sales

    Cheryl Zablow
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25057517

MichRIC

APN: 03-17-300-004

Michigan Newaygo County Bitely 49309

12278 N Willow Rd, Bitely, MI

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