11518 Chippewa Highway, Bear Lake, MI 49614 (MLS# 26032418)

11518 Chippewa Highway, Bear Lake, MI 49614

$249,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,171 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 130,680 Status: Active

Current Price: $249,000 List Date: 6/27/2026 Last Modified: 8/26/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home on 3 beautiful wooded acres just south of Bear Lake. Offering 2,171 square feet of living space, this well-maintained home features a large living room with a gas log fireplace, an updated kitchen with appliances included, main-floor laundry, and generously sized bedrooms. Enjoy peaceful country living with plenty of room for gardening, recreation, or simply relaxing in the private setting. The detached 4-car garage/pole barn provides exceptional space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or a workshop. Natural gas, high-speed internet availability, private well and septic, and a storage shed add to the home's appeal. Conveniently located near Bear Lake, Crystal Mountain, Manistee, and Lake Michigan beaches, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and easy access to northern Michigan recreation.

Listing Details MLS# 26032418

Location Property Info

County: Manistee
Street #: 11518
Street Name: Chippewa
Suffix: Highway
State: MI
Zip Code: 49614
Zip (4): 9447

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 3
Lot Square Footage: 130680
Lot Dimensions: 198x660
Year Built: 1980
Road Frontage: 198
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2171
SqFt Above Grade: 2171
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 30
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 640
Building Total SqFt: 2811
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Bear Lake
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 02-008-275-03
Taxable Value: 77399
SEV: 170400
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2182
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: Unknown
Zoning: Residential Imp

Remarks Misc

Directions: US 31 Just south of Bear Lake, west side of road

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 870
Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1301

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 640
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Potter Rd and 11 Mile
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Bear Lake Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 114.69
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Welcome to this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home on 3 beautiful wooded acres just south of Bear Lake. Offering 2,171 square feet of living space, this well-maintained home features a large living room with a gas log fireplace, an updated kitchen with appliances included, main-floor laundry, and generously sized bedrooms. Enjoy peaceful country living with plenty of room for gardening, recreation, or simply relaxing in the private setting. The detached 4-car garage/pole barn provides exceptional space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or a workshop. Natural gas, high-speed internet availability, private well and septic, and a storage shed add to the home's appeal. Conveniently located near Bear Lake, Crystal Mountain, Manistee, and Lake Michigan beaches, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and easy access to northern Michigan recreation.
Legal: PT E 1/2 NW 1/4 COM AT CEN 1/4 COR, W 40 RDS, N 12 RDS, E 40 RDS, S TO POB. SEC 8 T23N R15W 2.75 A*M/L. SALE(89) 6523 0601 (94) 400 1586 0559

Lot Description

Rolling Hills: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
MSHDA: Yes
Rural Development: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Mineral Rights

No: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes
Garage Faces Side: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Substructure

Crawl Space: Yes
Daylight: Yes
Partial: Yes

Windows

Insulated Windows: Yes

Fireplace

Gas Log: Yes
Living Room: Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Appliances

Bar Fridge: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Oven: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Covered: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Linoleum: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Possession

Close Plus 30 Days: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition; Shingle Windows: Insulated Windows Substructure: Crawl Space; Daylight; Partial Lot Description: Rolling Hills; Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener Appliances: Bar Fridge; Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Flooring: Carpet; Linoleum; Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Patio Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front; Garage Faces Side Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: No Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan Possession: Close Plus 30 Days Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Kitchen	10.00	12.00	Main
Dining Area	10.00	15.00	Main
Living Room	20.00	20.00	Main
Primary Bedroom	11.00	11.00	Main
Bedroom 2	9.60	11.60	Upper
Bedroom 3	15.00	18.00	Upper
Bedroom 4	14.00	17.00	Upper

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker ALM REALTY

Listing Agent: Brenda Cronan

Last Updated: August - 26 - 2026

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