$285,000
$55K PRICE INCREASE

12599 Potter Rd Bear Lake, MI 49614

Estimated payment $1,712/month

Total Views 560
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,144 Sq Ft
$133 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • No HOA
  • 46 Feet of Waterfront
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

Completely updated and move-in ready, this Bear Lake home offers a fresh new look from top to bottom! The beautifully updated kitchen features granite countertops, new cabinetry and all-new high-end appliances, while two completely updated full bathrooms add style and convenience. New carpeting and thoughtful finishes continue throughout the home. The former garage has been converted into additional living space, providing even more room to spread out and enjoy. Major improvements include a new roof, siding, windows, electrical, HVAC and central air. Situated on approximately .35 acres with Bear Creek frontage, the property offers a peaceful, recreational setting with the creek right in your own backyard. Whether you're looking for a year-round home or a Northern Michigan getaway, this extensively updated property is ready for its next owner.

Listing Agent

Kerri Mackey

Five Star Real Estate - Onekama License #6501358481 Listed on: 08/14/2026

Five Star Real Estate - Onekama

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,779

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 15,246 Sq Ft Lot
  • 46 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,144 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Wetlands on Lot

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,779

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0.35 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1952
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 46.0
  • General Property Info: Association YN: No
  • Mineral Rights:Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Sewer:Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Heater:Water Heater: Electric
  • Water Fea Amenities:Water Fea Amenities: Private Frontage, Public Access 1 Mile or Less
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6IlQwMDAwMDAwNiIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjI2MDQyNzUwIiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJBY3RpdmUiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA4LTE0VDE0OjI3OjI4LjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzE0NjI5IiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.e-WfO_111VQdel6QTrvoUp3DkKYKQ4dUiDSeGutVVqE/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 2144.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 285000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wetland Area
  • Water Body Name: Bear Creek
  • Waterfront Features: River Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heat Source:Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type:Heat Type: Forced Air

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 × 296
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15246.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1779.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

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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

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/14/2026 08/14/26 For Sale $230,000 +76.9% $107 / Sq Ft
08/03/2023 08/03/23 Sold $130,000 +0.8% $144 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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

Purchase History

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

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26042750

MichRIC

APN: 08-007-425-01

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