$1,500,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2025

2840 Crescent Beach Rd Manistee, MI 49660

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft
1.73 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,276 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Guest House
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Docks
  • Second Garage
  • Deck

About This Home

As of August 2025

Historic Waterfront Home on Portage Lake with Access to Lake Michigan.Rare opportunity to own a piece of history on Portage Lake, one of the few inland lakes with direct access to Lake Michigan. This charming cut-stone home offers timeless character & stunning views, nestled on over 1 acre of private, park-like yard with 180 feet of sandy beach frontage. Open Floor plan with 2 upper bedrooms & 1 1/2 Bath.Enjoy warm summer nights on the expansive screened porch. A separate bunkhouse adds flexible living space, featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a garage—ideal for guests or a peaceful retreat. Whether you're swimming, boating, or watching sunsets over the water, this one-of-a-kind property offers an unparalleled lakeside lifestyle. Bunkhouse has 2 stall garage with laundry & storage.
Bedrooms and living space above garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Virginia Pelton

CENTURY 21 Northland License #6501323236 Listed on: 07/08/2025

CENTURY 21 Northland

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey Sternberger

Portage Point Real Estate License #6501395735

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,000

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 1.73 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 180x336
  • Private Waterfront
  • 180 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Docks
  • Pond
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Red Park Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,000

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Historic
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 1360.54
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 180x336
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1176.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 10000.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 180.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Red Park
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Pond: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wetland Area: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1176.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Historic: Yes
  • Other Structures:Guest House: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Historic Waterfront Home on Portage Lake with Access to Lake Michigan.Rare opportunity to own a piece of history on Portage Lake, one of the few inland lakes with direct access to Lake Michigan. This charming cut-stone home offers timeless character & stunning views, nestled on over 1 acre of private, park-like yard with 180 feet of sandy beach frontage. Open Floor plan with 2 upper bedrooms & 1 1/2 Bath.Enjoy warm summer nights on the expansive screened porch. A separate bunkhouse adds flexible living space, featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a garage—ideal for guests or a peaceful retreat. Whether you're swimming, boating, or watching sunsets over the water, this one-of-a-kind property offers an unparalleled lakeside lifestyle.
  • Remarks Misc: Agent Only Remarks: Owner lives in Main Home. Must have prior notice for showing. Some items maybe available to buy or left with a deal. Family is slowing clearing out garage etc.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband, Guest Quarters, Center Island
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1176.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 1600000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Wetland Area
  • Other Structures: Second Garage, Guest House
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Body Name: Portage Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Detached
  • Laundry Features:In Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Other Structures:Second Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Garage, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: 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: 1.73
  • Lot Size Area: 1.73
  • Lot Dimensions: 180x336
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 75322.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10000.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $1,500,000 -6.3% $1,276 / Sq Ft
07/20/2025 07/20/25 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Sale $1,600,000 -- $1,361 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $7,062 $525,300 $0 $0
2024 $5,159 $487,900 $0 $0
2023 $4,933 $467,500 $0 $0
2022 $6,409 $426,700 $426,700 $0
2021 $6,198 $417,300 $417,300 $0
2020 $6,026 $403,100 $403,100 $0
2019 $5,966 $405,800 $405,800 $0
2018 $5,662 $400,600 $400,600 $0
2017 $5,695 $399,700 $399,700 $0
2016 $4,107 $397,800 $397,800 $0
2015 -- $395,900 $395,900 $0
2014 -- $389,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Virginia Pelton

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Virginia Pelton

    CENTURY 21 Northland

    (231) 690-0852

    269 Total Sales

    Virginia Pelton
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jeffrey Sternberger

    Portage Point Real Estate

    (231) 392-2080

    82 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Sternberger
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25033123

MichRIC

APN: 11-050-064-00

Michigan Manistee County Manistee 49660

2840 Crescent Beach Rd, Manistee, MI

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