1261 W Channel St Bitely, MI 49309
Estimated payment $942/month
Highlights
- Private Waterfront
- Screened Porch
- Ceiling Fan
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
- 4-minute walk to McDonald's Up North Play Land
About This Home
A True Northern Michigan Gem -
Welcome to your peaceful escape at Sisson Lake, where properties like this rarely come available. Set on over 200 feet of private frontage with panoramic, unobstructed lake views, this 2-bedroom cottage offers the serenity of up-north living with the Manistee National Forest as your backdrop no homes across the water, just miles of untouched wilderness.
The crystal-clear waters of Sisson Lake connected to Lilley Lake by a channelare perfect for swimming, paddling, and fishing. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, or forever cottage, this spot checks all the boxes. Enjoy over 1.09 acres of land between the home and included vacant parcel (valued at $40,000), offering privacy, space, and potential for future use. No neighbors to the right means even more seclusion.
Inside, the home is bursting with rustic charm knotty pine walls, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and an updated kitchen with subway tile and stainless appliances. An enclosed porches and a spacious screened-in lounge provide the perfect spots to relax, entertain, or take in one of the best lake views in the Baldwin area.
Just a couple miles off M-37 between Bitely and Baldwin, this cottage is your gateway to everything Northern Michigan has to offer without sacrificing peace and privacy and added bonus almost everything is included with the property.
2 Beds | 1 Bath | 1.09 Acres | 200+ ft Private Frontage | No Neighbors to the Right
Don't miss your chance to own this rare slice of Up North heaven. Call or text the listing agent for a showing today!
Listing Agent
Keller Williams GR North (Main) License #6501410880 Listed on: 05/28/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $115
Year Built
- Built in 1950
Lot Details
- 1.08 Acre Lot
- Private Waterfront
- 213 Feet of Waterfront
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
- Property is zoned MDR, MDR
Home Design
- Cabin
- Slab Foundation
- Rubber Roof
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 800 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Window Treatments
- Window Screens
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Screened Porch
- Oven
- Laundry on main level
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Water Access
- No Wake Zone
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Wall Furnace
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
- Septic System
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $1,989 | $84,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $5 | $67,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $512 | $54,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,895 | $46,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,842 | $43,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,825 | $42,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,796 | $40,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,259 | $37,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,237 | $38,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,216 | $37,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $36,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $36,000 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2025 08/25/25 | Price Changed | $174,900 | -5.4% | $219 / Sq Ft |
| 07/25/2025 07/25/25 | Price Changed | $184,900 | -5.1% | $231 / Sq Ft |
| 05/28/2025 05/28/25 | For Sale | $194,900 | +167.0% | $244 / Sq Ft |
| 05/31/2018 05/31/18 | For Sale | $73,000 | 0.0% | $91 / Sq Ft |
| 05/30/2018 05/30/18 | Sold | $73,000 | -- | $91 / Sq Ft |
| 04/21/2018 04/21/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $73,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $47,000 | -- |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 25024724
APN: 02-11-331-003
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