1261 W Channel Street, Bitely, MI 49309 (MLS# 26024986)

1261 W Channel Street, Bitely, MI 49309

$169,900

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 800 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 47,045 Status: Pending

Current Price: $169,900 List Date: 5/27/2026 Last Modified: 6/15/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled on just over an acre, this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers the perfect blend of peaceful lake living and outdoor space. Located on beautiful Sisson Lake, a quiet no-wake lake, you'll enjoy relaxing days on the water swimming, paddling or fishing with the added bonus of channel access to Lilley Lake for even more recreation and exploration. Inside, the home features new flooring and a new roof, giving buyers added peace of mind and updated comfort. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, weekend getaway, or investment opportunity, this property provides a serene setting with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Across the lake is the Manistee National Forest, which makes for a gorgeous view! This includes the lot to the right of the home, total 1.09 acres! Don't miss your chance to experience affordable waterfront living with endless potential. Call for your showing today!

Listing Details MLS# 26024986

Location Property Info

County: Newaygo
Street #: 1261
Street Direction: W
Street Name: Channel
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49309
Zip (4): 9423

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 1.08
Lot Square Footage: 47045
Lot Dimensions: 199 x 202 x 213 x 326
Year Built: 1950
Road Frontage: 199
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 800
SqFt Above Grade: 800
Building Total SqFt: 800
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: Yes
School District: Baldwin
# of Outbuildings: Yes
Association YN: No
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Sisson Lake
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Sisson Lake
Basement: No
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 02-11-331-003 + 02-11-331-009
Taxable Value: 49376
SEV: 84900
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 115
Tax Year: 2024
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: M-37 to West Beaver Rd to W Channel Dr.

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-06-13

More Information

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 213

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 800

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Middle Dr and W Channel St
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Lilley Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 212.38
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Nestled on just over an acre, this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers the perfect blend of peaceful lake living and outdoor space. Located on beautiful Sisson Lake, a quiet no-wake lake, you'll enjoy relaxing days on the water swimming, paddling or fishing with the added bonus of channel access to Lilley Lake for even more recreation and exploration. Inside, the home features new flooring and a new roof, giving buyers added peace of mind and updated comfort. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, weekend getaway, or investment opportunity, this property provides a serene setting with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Across the lake is the Manistee National Forest, which makes for a gorgeous view! This includes the lot to the right of the home, total 1.09 acres! Don't miss your chance to experience affordable waterfront living with endless potential. Call for your showing today!
Legal: LOT 44 BIRCH WOOD LOT 43 BIRCH WOOD

Water Type

Lake: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

No Wake: Yes
Private Frontage: Yes

Lot Description

Wooded: Yes

Street Type

Dirt: Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

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

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

None: Yes

Exterior Material

Aluminum Siding: Yes

Roofing

Asphalt: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Heat Source

Propane: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Wall Furnace: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Substructure

Slab: Yes

Windows

Screens: Yes

Fireplace

Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Appliances

Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Exterior Features

Scrn Porch: Yes

Flooring

Vinyl: Yes

Landscape

Garden Area: Yes

Architectural Style

Cabin: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: None Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle Windows: Screens Substructure: Slab Lot Description: Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Window Treatments Appliances: Oven; Refrigerator Heat Source: Propane Heat Type: Wall Furnace Water Heater: Electric Exterior Features: Scrn Porch Flooring: Vinyl Landscape: Garden Area Architectural Style: Cabin Street Type: Dirt Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Listing Office: RE/MAX Lakeshore

Listing Agent: Michael Bursley

Last Updated: June - 15 - 2026

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