12599 Potter Road, Bear Lake, MI 49614 (MLS# 26042750)

12599 Potter Road, Bear Lake, MI 49614

$285,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,144 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,246 Status: Active

Current Price: $285,000 List Date: 8/14/2026 Last Modified: 8/24/2026

Overview

Description

Completely updated and move-in ready, this Bear Lake home offers a fresh new look from top to bottom! The beautifully updated kitchen features granite countertops, new cabinetry and all-new high-end appliances, while two completely updated full bathrooms add style and convenience. New carpeting and thoughtful finishes continue throughout the home. The former garage has been converted into additional living space, providing even more room to spread out and enjoy. Major improvements include a new roof, siding, windows, electrical, HVAC and central air. Situated on approximately .35 acres with Bear Creek frontage, the property offers a peaceful, recreational setting with the creek right in your own backyard. Whether you're looking for a year-round home or a Northern Michigan getaway, this extensively updated property is ready for its next owner.

Listing Details MLS# 26042750

Location Property Info

County: Manistee
Street #: 12599
Street Name: Potter
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49614

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.35
Lot Square Footage: 15246
Lot Dimensions: 50 × 296
Year Built: 1952
Garage Y/N: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2144
SqFt Above Grade: 2144
Building Total SqFt: 2144
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Kaleva-Norman-Dickso
Association YN: No
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Bear Creek
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Bear Creek
Road Frontage: 0
Basement: No
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 08-007-425-01
Taxable Value: 92900
SEV: 92900
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1779
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known

Remarks Misc

Directions: US-31 N to 11 Mile Rd, east on 11 Mile Rd to Saari Rd, north on Saari Rd to the end. Property is at the end of Saari Rd. Address is Potter Rd.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 46

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 704
Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 1440

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: 11 Mile
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Maple Grove Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 132.93
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Completely updated and move-in ready, this Bear Lake home offers a fresh new look from top to bottom! The beautifully updated kitchen features granite countertops, new cabinetry and all-new high-end appliances, while two completely updated full bathrooms add style and convenience. New carpeting and thoughtful finishes continue throughout the home. The former garage has been converted into additional living space, providing even more room to spread out and enjoy. Major improvements include a new roof, siding, windows, electrical, HVAC and central air. Situated on approximately .35 acres with Bear Creek frontage, the property offers a peaceful, recreational setting with the creek right in your own backyard. Whether you're looking for a year-round home or a Northern Michigan getaway, this extensively updated property is ready for its next owner.
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Water Type

River: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Private Frontage: Yes
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Lot Description

Level: Yes
Wetland Area: Yes

Street Type

Dirt: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Heat Source

Propane: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Substructure

Slab: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Laminate: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: River Laundry Features: Main Level Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Substructure: Slab Lot Description: Level; Wetland Area Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Propane Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Electric Flooring: Carpet; Laminate Architectural Style: Traditional Street Type: Dirt Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate - Onekama

Listing Agent: Kerri J Mackey

Last Updated: August - 24 - 2026

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