$495,000
COMING SOON

12949 Hopkins Forest Dr Bear Lake, MI 49614

Estimated payment $2,966/month

Total Views 323
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,024 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Docks
  • Living Room
  • Private Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot
  • Space Heater

About This Home

Vintage Cottage on 75' of private water front on Bear Lake, Manistee County. Enjoy the 1800 Acres of the all sports lake, boating, fishing, water skiing, kayaking and sunset pontoon rides all included. The location is one of the most desirable spots on Bear Lake. The area offers some of the best venues in the Midwest along with Arcadia Bluffs, Crystal Mountain and Lake Michigan are just a short drive away. This property offers you the opportunity you have been waiting for don't miss out.

Listing Agent

John Judge

Coldwell Banker Schmidt - Onekama License #6501407275 Listed on: 09/03/2025

Coldwell Banker Schmidt - Onekama

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,476

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 200
  • Private Waterfront
  • 75 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,024 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Docks

Utilities

  • Space Heater
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,476

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 75 x 200
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1024.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3476.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 75.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Owned: Yes
  • Heat Type:Space Heater: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1024.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: ComingSoon
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband, LP Tank Owned
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1024.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • List Price: 495000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Water Body Name: Bear Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Space Heater
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Area: 0.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14810.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3476.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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 $3,550 $189,000 $0 $0
2024 $2,928 $183,200 $0 $0
2023 $2,795 $173,300 $0 $0
2022 $3,258 $143,300 $143,300 $0
2021 $3,176 $142,100 $142,100 $0
2020 $3,103 $139,800 $139,800 $0
2019 $3,110 $131,500 $131,500 $0
2018 $2,954 $129,200 $129,200 $0
2017 $2,919 $125,300 $125,300 $0
2016 $2,435 $125,300 $125,300 $0
2015 -- $125,100 $125,100 $0
2014 -- $123,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/19/2017 01/19/17 Sold $365,000 -7.6% $152 / Sq Ft
11/08/2016 11/08/16 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2016 04/27/16 For Sale $395,000 -- $165 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $67,500 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25044913

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02-341-701-09