NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12599 Potter Rd Bear Lake, MI 49614

Estimated Value: $134,000 - $171,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 3, 2023

Last sale price $130,000 $144 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $979 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Kitchen Island
  • Deck
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2023

Bear Creek frontage with a great view.
This cabin has a new two story garage addition with a loft, that is nearly complete. New forced air furnace, A/C unit, Hot water heater, windows and doors. Artisan well. A second bath and laundry hookup are also in place in the addition.
Very private setting on the end of Saari Rd.
Excellent opportunity for a vacation cabin getaway with fishing on Bear Creek.
DIY work and clean up required.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Hanson

LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee License #6502341369 Listed on: 06/10/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Labelle

LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee License #6501418265

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,200

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 15,246 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,200

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0.35 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 143.33
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50x296 APROX.
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 900.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1200.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 50.0
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wetland Area: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 900.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Bear Creek frontage with a great view. This cabin has a new two story garage addition with a loft, that is nearly complete. New forced air furnace, A/C unit, Hot water heater, windows and doors. Artisan well. A second bath and laundry hookup are also in place in the addition. Very private setting on the end of Saari Rd. Excellent opportunity for a vacation cabin getaway with fishing on Bear Creek. DIY work and clean up required.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 900.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • List Price: 129000.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wetland Area
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Bear Creek
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x296 APROX.
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15246.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1200.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2023
Closed on
Aug 3, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
John Hanson
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee
Buyer's Agent
Bill Labelle
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee
List Price
$129,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.78%
Views
55
Current Estimated Value
$153,781

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,781
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.90%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2021
Closed on
Mar 11, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jermaine Sullivan
CENTURY 21 Northland
Buyer's Agent
Jim Beaudrie
Dwelling Realty - KW Northern Michigan
List Price
$94,000
Sold Price
$104,001
Premium/Discount to List
$10,001
10.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2005
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$130,000 --
$104,001 --
$45,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/03/2023 08/03/23 Sold $130,000 +0.8% $144 / Sq Ft
06/10/2023 06/10/23 For Sale $129,000 +24.0% $143 / Sq Ft
03/11/2021 03/11/21 Sold $104,001 +10.6% $116 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/02/2021 03/02/21 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2021 03/01/21 For Sale $94,000 -- $104 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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
2026 $1,830 $92,900 $0 $0
2025 $654 $57,200 $0 $0
2024 $6 $54,800 $0 $0
2023 $581 $51,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,475 $47,600 $47,600 $0
2021 $640 $30,000 $30,000 $0
2020 $994 $32,400 $32,400 $0
2019 $984 $28,900 $28,900 $0
2018 $967 $22,900 $22,900 $0
2017 $947 $21,200 $21,200 $0
2016 $221 $20,800 $20,800 $0
2015 -- $19,000 $19,000 $0
2014 -- $19,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    John Hanson

    LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee

  • Bill Labelle

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Bill Labelle

    LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee

    (239) 887-1037

    27 Total Sales

    Bill Labelle
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jermaine Sullivan

    CENTURY 21 Northland

  • Jim Beaudrie

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jim Beaudrie

    Dwelling Realty - KW Northern Michigan

    (231) 510-9142

    67 Total Sales

    Jim Beaudrie
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 23019924

MichRIC

APN: 08-007-425-01

Michigan Manistee County Bear Lake 49614

12599 Potter Rd, Bear Lake, MI

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