Are you looking for a great place to start your new business, or maybe retire and have yourself a hobby farm, then you need to check this place out. Current owners are Amish and they built a new home 40' x 48' with a 60' x 100' pole barn connected to the home, currently used for building sheds, carports, mini cabins and more. The work area has a nice office area with a loft for storage. All this was built in 2023 with a new 5" well and septic system too. Electricity is available at the street. The property has an abundance of wildlife for hunting, close to many lakes, rivers, and the snowmobile trails as well. 4,300+ acres of state land in the immediate area, Crystal mountain winter skiing and summer golf, Lake Michigan is also just a short drive away. Sellers are in the process of splitting 10 acres off the Northeast corner of the property leaving the sale being 30 acres, still plenty of land for a new owner to enjoy. Call and schedule a private showing of this beautiful layout.
Single-familyProperty Type
2023Year Built
30 acresLot Size
$327Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kurt Dawdy• Five Star Real Estate - Onekama
Are you looking for a great place to start your new business, or maybe retire and have yourself a hobby farm, then you need to check this place out. Current owners are Amish and they built a new home 40' x 48' with a 60' x 100' pole barn connected to the home, currently used for building sheds, carports, mini cabins and more. The work area has a nice office area with a loft for storage. All this was built in 2023 with a new 5" well and septic system too. Electricity is available at the street. The property has an abundance of wildlife for hunting, close to many lakes, rivers, and the snowmobile trails as well. 4,300+ acres of state land in the immediate area, Crystal mountain winter skiing and summer golf, Lake Michigan is also just a short drive away. Sellers are in the process of splitting 10 acres off the Northeast corner of the property leaving the sale being 30 acres, still plenty of land for a new owner to enjoy. Call and schedule a private showing of this beautiful layout.
REALCOMP #67026054191
Oct 10, 2026
Listed
$667,000
$327/sq ft
+27
Greater Lansing AoR #80005252
Jun 21, 2023
Sold
$220,000
$108/sq ft
May 24, 2023
Contingent
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Apr 12, 2023
Listed
$229,000
$112/sq ft
REALCOMP #78080005252
Jun 21, 2023
Sold
$220,000
$108/sq ft
May 26, 2023
Contingent
—
Apr 12, 2023
Listed
$229,000
$112/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #23010602
Jun 22, 2023
Sold
$220,000
$108/sq ft
Jun 8, 2023
Pending
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May 23, 2023
Contingent
—
Apr 11, 2023
Listed
$229,000
$112/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70307226
Jun 22, 2023
Sold
$220,000
$108/sq ft
Jun 8, 2023
Pending
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May 23, 2023
Contingent
—
Apr 11, 2023
Listed
$229,000
$112/sq ft
REALCOMP #67023010602
May 23, 2023
Contingent
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Apr 11, 2023
Listed
$229,000
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 24, 2023
Sold
$38,500
$19/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1308323
Dec 13, 2022
Listing Removed
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Jun 15, 2022
Listed
$200,000
$98/sq ft
REALCOMP #77001308323
Dec 23, 2022
Listing Removed
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Jun 15, 2022
Listed
$200,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,937 (−43.8%)
2024
$7,006 (+326.6%)
2023
$1,642 (+6.0%)
2022
$1,549 (+2.9%)
2021
$1,506 (+2.6%)
2020
$1,468 (+1.1%)
2019
$1,452 (+1.9%)
2018
$1,424 (+1.1%)
2017
$1,409 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,396 (+0.4%)
2015
$1,391 (+1.5%)
2014
$1,370 (+2.6%)
2013
$1,335
Public record
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40 Acres
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Single Family Residential
County
Manistee County
APN
02-002-225-01
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Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bear Lake, MI • 49614
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Bear Lake. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 12817 Chief Rd
$662,544
$4,456 under list price of $667K
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