Sandy Beachfront Living on Manistee Lake Wake up to breathtaking sunrises and sunsets on the sandy shores of beautiful Manistee Lake. This property offers a charming cottage with guest quarters and plenty of room to grow, perfect for family, friends, or creating your own private retreat. The beach has just been professionally landscaped with $65,000 in improvements, creating a pristine and inviting shoreline. Nestled in a quiet, low-key setting with an almost “island-like” atmosphere, this location offers both serenity and adventure. Manistee Lake spans 860 acres of clear glacial waters, surrounded by thousands of acres of state land and groomed trails for year-round recreation. Enjoy ice fishing, cross-country and downhill skiing, or ride your ATV straight to a local bakery serving some of the area’s best pizza, or head to Dingeman’s Beer Garden for a trail-side stop. Here, you’ll find the trifecta of northern Michigan living, all the beauty, recreation, and charm without the traffic and crowds. Yes, this gem has been on the market a while….overlooked, but now priced to sell and completely turnkey. It even comes furnished, and with the right offer the seller will also consider including a Bentley pontoon boat with trailer, a King Quad ATV, and tools, making this an instant up-north getaway.
For sale
$549,999
7609 Shore Rd NE, Kalkaska, MI 49646
3beds
1,100sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
0.4 Acres Lot
$537,200 Zestimate®
$500/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Guest quartersSandy beachfrontClear glacial watersCharming cottageBreathtaking sunrises and sunsets
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 04, 2025 at 10:10pm
Listed by:
Cindy Anderson 231-218-5324,
Lake Homes Realty, LLC 866-525-3466
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1939225
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 15 x 18
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 16 x 9
Heating
- Wall Furnace, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, WiFi, In-Law Floorplan
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,100
- Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,100
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Finished Rooms, Plumbing, Concrete Floors, Private
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Multi-Level Decking
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Garden, Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Countryside View, Water, Bay View
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay
- Waterfront features: All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Lake, Sandy Shoreline
- Body of water: Manistee Lake
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 125
- Features: Level, Sloped, Subdivided
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Guest House, None
- Parcel number: 00534200401 and 00
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Lakeview
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Kalkaska
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $500/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $195,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,424
- Price range: $550K - $550K
- Date on market: 10/2/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 779 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,Land Contract/PMM
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$537,200
$510,000 - $564,000
$1,790/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Price change | $549,9990%$500/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1939225 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000$500/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1939225 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $550,000$500/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #79080055229 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Price change | $550,000-8.2%$500/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1931874 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000-7.6%$545/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1931874 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,424 +6.3% | $195,800 +7.6% |
| 2023 | $5,104 +15.4% | $181,900 +35% |
| 2022 | $4,424 | $134,700 +6.2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,215/mo
Principal & interest
$2615
Property taxes
$408
Home insurance
$192
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49646
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Kalkaska Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.6 mi
- 7/10Kalkaska High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Kalkaska Public Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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