NOT LISTED FOR SALE

13171 Hopkins Forest Dr Bear Lake, MI 49614

Estimated Value: $781,000 - $1,062,004

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$362/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 20, 2018

Last sale price $535,000 $206 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,195/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Private Dock
  • Deck
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Sandy Beach
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2018

The secret is out – Bear Lake’s West Shore is the Best Shore! The rare opportunity to own on Bear Lake’s West Shore has arrived. This property is the complete package and is waiting for you with 86’ of private lakefront. Spectacular views along the entire length of the lake are available from this property. Enjoy peace of mind with no road between your home and the lake so children can play in the spacious lakefront yard and enjoy easy access to the sparking and crystal-clear water with its sandy bottom. The 2600 sq. ft. updated year-round home offers main floor living with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, updated kitchen with granite countertops, large great room with lake views, a wood stove (gas), an electric fireplace, hardwood flooring and a family room with a full bar for your entertaining fun! You will appreciate the quiet, paved, peaceful street. The attached two car garage is the place to store all your toys. Bear Lake is an 1800-acre all-sports lake that has a lake board and a watershed organization devoted to protecting its beauty. A short drive will take you to Arcadia Bluffs, Lake Michigan and world class trout streams. For winter fun enjoy the snowmobile trails maintained by the Benzie~Manistee Snowbirds and the slopes of Crystal Mountain. Take advantage of this rare opportunity on the West Shore Beach of Bear Lake. Compare the value on other local lakes and you will see the outstanding value Bear Lake’s West Shore provides.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jon Zickert

REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027 License #6501375183 Listed on: 07/13/2018

REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027

Last Buyer's Agent

Jon Zickert

REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027 License #6501375183 Listed on: 07/13/2018

REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,997

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 86x155x86x159
  • Private Waterfront
  • 86 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bookcases
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Workshop
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Window Egress

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Property is near a lake
  • Private Dock
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Bear Lake Elementary School
  • Bear Lake High Middle School
  • Bear Lake High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,997

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: Contemporary, 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 2002
  • Construction: 2x6 Framing
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Section Number: 31
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2002

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Exhaust Fan, Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Jetted Tub, Built-In Bookcase, Bay Window(s), Foyer Entrance, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Pantry, Granite Kitchen Tops, Solid Surface Counters, Great Room, Workshop, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 16'11x20'10, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12'10x10'9", On Level: Lower Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13'1"x10'10, On Level: Lower Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Primary Bathroom: Private
  • Number of Lower Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14'11"x10'5", On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18'11"x22'6", On Level: Lower Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 11'3"x10'3", On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Wood
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17'11"x19'7", On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1100
  • Estimated Below Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 330
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 205.77
  • Range: R 15W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 2600

Exterior Features

  • Body Of Water: Bear Lake
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Deck, Patio, Sidewalk, Landscaped
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Foundation: Walkout, Egress Windows, Full Finished
  • Number Of Acres: 0.27
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), Inland Lake, All Sports, Water View, Private Dock, Sandy Bottom, Public Lake
  • Waterfront Frontage: 86

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete, Private
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Attached, Door Opener, Paved Driveway, Concrete Floors

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s), Gas, Stove, Electric
  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air, Central Air
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8'4"x6'5", On Level: Lower Floor, Flooring: Concrete
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable TV, Cable Internet, WiFi
  • Water: Private Well

Schools

  • School District: Bear Lake School District
  • Elementary School: Bear Lake Elementary School
  • Middle School: Bear Lake High School
  • High School: Bear Lake High School

Lot Info

  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Level, Sloping
  • Lot Dimensions: 86x155x86x159
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Bear Lake Elementary School
  • HighSchool: Bear Lake High School
  • School District: Bear Lake School District
  • Middle School: Bear Lake High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2018
Closed on
Aug 20, 2018
Sold by
Brisbin Marvin D
Bought by
Swan Lynn R and Swan Margaret M
Seller's Agent
Jon Zickert
REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
Buyer's Agent
Jon Zickert
REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$535,000
Current Estimated Value
$940,001

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$405,001
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2010
Sold by
Brisbin Marvin D (Le) Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2010
Sold by
Brisbin Marvin D and Brisbin Rita
Bought by
Brisbin Marvin D and Rita Trusts

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2001
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Swan Lynn R $535,000 --
-- -- --
Brisbin Marvin D -- --
-- $184,200 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2018 08/20/18 Sold $535,000 0.0% $206 / Sq Ft
07/30/2018 07/30/18 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2018 07/13/18 For Sale $535,000 -- $206 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $12,997 $398,500 $0 $0
2024 $10,955 $406,400 $0 $0
2023 $10,456 $356,800 $0 $0
2022 $11,579 $305,800 $305,800 $0
2021 $11,261 $281,200 $281,200 $0
2020 $11,103 $251,000 $251,000 $0
2019 $10,903 $243,400 $243,400 $0
2018 $4,264 $196,400 $196,400 $0
2017 $4,246 $195,500 $195,500 $0
2016 $3,319 $180,200 $180,200 $0
2015 -- $171,300 $171,300 $0
2014 -- $152,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jon Zickert

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jon Zickert

    Real Estate One

    (231) 882-6996

    615 Total Sales

    Jon Zickert
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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1849815

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 12-031-350-07

Michigan Manistee County Bear Lake 49614

13171 Hopkins Forest Dr, Bear Lake, MI

This home is located at 13171 Hopkins Forest Dr, Bear Lake, MI 49614 since 13 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $940,001, approximately $361 per square foot. This property was built in 2002. 13171 Hopkins Forest Dr is a home located in Manistee County with nearby schools including Bear Lake Elementary School and Bear Lake High School.

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