$864,000
SOLD SEP 13, 2024

6576 Railroad St Bear Lake, MI 49614

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,446 Sq Ft
0.9 Acres

Recently Sold

$353 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of September 2024

Welcome to a truly rare find—a retro 1953 lake cottage with 180 feet of highly sought-after Bear Lake frontage! This charming ''diamond in the rough'' offers an unparalleled opportunity to own stunning waterfront, complete with a private dock. With a little TLC, this cottage can be transformed into your dream lakeside haven. Imagine spending your days enjoying water activities, relaxing on the dock, and soaking in the natural beauty of Bear Lake. Features include 4 bedrooms, 2 and 1.2 bath a deep garage perfect for storing your water craft fire place, newer furnace and water heater. Don't miss this chance to own a unique piece of Bear Lake and create lasting memories in a home that truly stands out.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kerri Mackey

Five Star Real Estate - Onekama License #6501358481 Listed on: 07/11/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

John Judge

Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Benzie License #6501407275

Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Benzie

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,283

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.9 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 180 Feet of Waterfront
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Cabin

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,283

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • LivingArea: 2446.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1036.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1410.0
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Fireplace:Kitchen: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1036.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • List Price: 842000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Water Body Name: Bear Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • 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: 0.9
  • Lot Size Area: 0.9
  • Lot Dimensions: Irrg
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39370.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6283.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/13/2024 09/13/24 Sold $864,000 +2.6% $353 / Sq Ft
07/13/2024 07/13/24 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2024 07/11/24 For Sale $842,000 -- $344 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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 $6,636 $396,400 $0 $0
2024 $5,475 $382,700 $0 $0
2023 $5,225 $359,500 $0 $0
2022 $5,981 $274,900 $274,900 $0
2021 $5,824 $260,700 $260,700 $0
2020 $5,683 $259,800 $259,800 $0
2019 $5,662 $253,100 $253,100 $0
2018 $5,458 $251,500 $251,500 $0
2017 $5,395 $246,100 $246,100 $0
2016 $4,552 $246,200 $246,200 $0
2015 -- $245,600 $245,600 $0
2014 -- $241,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Kerri Mackey

    Five Star Real Estate - Onekama

    (231) 510-8380

    104 Total Sales

    Kerri Mackey
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    John Judge

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Benzie

    (231) 645-9379

    205 Total Sales

    John Judge
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24035319

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02-641-740-11

Michigan Manistee County Bear Lake 49614

6576 Railroad St, Bear Lake, MI

This home is located at 6576 Railroad St, Bear Lake, MI 49614 and is currently priced at $864,000, approximately $353 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 6576 Railroad St is a home located in Manistee County with nearby schools including Bear Lake Elementary School and Bear Lake High School.

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