Unparalleled LAKE MICHIGAN, gentle low bluff shoreline in PIERPORT! Not designated critical dune, high risk erosion or wetland. 16 easy steps lead to 124' of private, sandy lake frontage. This year round 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath, character filled cottage combines original preserved charm with top quality improvements. Beautifully finished wood flooring, beams & walls, brick wood burning fireplace & many built-ins define this open floor plan. One main floor bedroom & main floor stacked washer/dryer. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms (one is walk through) full bath & lake viewing deck! Since 2005 updates include new roof, wood siding, wood replacement windows, fast recovery Bosch boiler for baseboard heat, mini split central air for upstairs comfort, updated plumbing & electrical. Upstairs bath w/claw foot tub was added as well as the 12'x15' amazing screened porch & rooftop deck! A new foundation was put in & then finished by Foundation Systems Of MI. Over an acre of wooded land!
Sold
$1,200,000
12838 Lakeview Rd, Bear Lake, MI 49614
3beds
991sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
1.19 Acres Lot
$1,204,700 Zestimate®
$1,211/sqft
$1,655 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,204,700
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,655/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 23, 2025 at 11:21am
Listed by:
Marjorie Zaccanelli 231-510-4751,
RE/MAX Bayshore Manistee
Bought with:
Jeffrey Sternberger, 6501395735
Portage Point Real Estate
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25053801
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 13.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 10.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 7.00 x 10.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 11.00
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 991
- Total interior livable area: 991 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Lake Michigan
Lot
- Size: 1.19 Acres
- Dimensions: 124 x 412 x 124 x 415
Details
- Parcel number: 1161302300
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Bear Lake
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Sold | $1,200,000-4%$1,211/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #25053801 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2025 | Contingent | $1,250,000$1,261/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25053801 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$1,261/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25053801 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,150 +7.6% | $408,500 +8.6% |
| 2024 | $11,287 | $376,100 +12.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $334,700 +0.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49614
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Onekama Middle/High SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 5.1 mi
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