Countryside one-of-a-kind 4 BR farmhouse is situated on a delightful 2+ acres between the orchards along M-22 and the village of Bear Lake. This air-conditioned home has been maintained and well-loved and offers more than 2,000 square feet, with plenty of separate spaces for privacy. Some updates include most windows, flooring and a brand new roof. Main floor includes the primary bedroom with a sliding door to the deck, a recently updated full bath, the spacious, carpeted living and dining room and a large, fabulous kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless appliances and porcelain tiled floor. Enjoy the cozy warmth in the main floor family room, with a newer gas insert in the fireplace surround that soars to a vaulted, beamed ceiling and a convenient 1/2 bath with a boat shower. Enjoy a heated, year-round sunroom for reading, working out, wildlife viewing or soaking in the sunshine. Upstairs are 3 BRs plus a room for your hobbies, office or TV. Personalize these rooms with your cosmetic touches. A high-efficiency, forced-air furnace and A/C heats and cools both levels and Spectrum cable service is available. Tinker on projects in the large workshop area with bench attached to the 40-ft. deep garage. The backyard deck presents relaxing views of adjoining farmland and woods, with spectacular birding opportunities from home and all along the nearby coast. Easy care landscaping includes flower boxes for your favorite blooms and kitchen herbs. A detached shed is ready for your lawn and garden equipment. Only 5 min by vehicle from here to Lake Michigan, a bit further to Bear Lake village, 6.5 miles to the two-lake town of Onekama and 10 miles to Arcadia swimming, boating, hiking and birdwatching, the latter at a mile-long boardwalk across one of the rare Great Lakes Coastal Marshes as well as other Arcadia area conservancy properties. Two acclaimed golf courses are a short drive away.
Countryside one-of-a-kind 4 BR farmhouse is situated on a delightful 2+ acres between the orchards along M-22 and the village of Bear Lake. This air-conditioned home has been maintained and well-loved and offers more than 2,000 square feet, with plenty of separate spaces for privacy. Some updates include most windows, flooring and a brand new roof. Main floor includes the primary bedroom with a sliding door to the deck, a recently updated full bath, the spacious, carpeted living and dining room and a large, fabulous kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless appliances and porcelain tiled floor. Enjoy the cozy warmth in the main floor family room, with a newer gas insert in the fireplace surround that soars to a vaulted, beamed ceiling and a convenient 1/2 bath with a boat shower. Enjoy a heated, year-round sunroom for reading, working out, wildlife viewing or soaking in the sunshine. Upstairs are 3 BRs plus a room for your hobbies, office or TV. Personalize these rooms with your cosmetic touches. A high-efficiency, forced-air furnace and A/C heats and cools both levels and Spectrum cable service is available. Tinker on projects in the large workshop area with bench attached to the 40-ft. deep garage. The backyard deck presents relaxing views of adjoining farmland and woods, with spectacular birding opportunities from home and all along the nearby coast. Easy care landscaping includes flower boxes for your favorite blooms and kitchen herbs. A detached shed is ready for your lawn and garden equipment. Only 5 min by vehicle from here to Lake Michigan, a bit further to Bear Lake village, 6.5 miles to the two-lake town of Onekama and 10 miles to Arcadia swimming, boating, hiking and birdwatching, the latter at a mile-long boardwalk across one of the rare Great Lakes Coastal Marshes as well as other Arcadia area conservancy properties. Two acclaimed golf courses are a short drive away.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80073746
Sep 21, 2026
Listed
$319,900
$100/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #12044182
Sep 5, 2014
Sold
$87,000
$27/sq ft
Aug 15, 2012
Listed
$99,500
$31/sq ft
REALCOMP #67012044182
Sep 5, 2014
Sold
$87,000
$27/sq ft
Aug 15, 2012
Listed
$99,500
$31/sq ft
Charming farmhouse with extensive updates. Two beautiful country acres overlooking the rolling orchards and fields of the picturesque neighboring farm. Within 5 miles of Lake Michigan. $20,000 dream kitchen with custom cabinets, contemporary hardware, lazy susans, European hidden hinges and 18 inch porcelain tiles on the floor. Stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher. Large living room and dining area. Main floor master bedroom. Heated sun room with sun shades. Family room has stone woodburning fireplace from floor to vaulted ceiling. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms plus a large office or playroom at the top of the stairs. Updates include new dimensional roof in 2010, vinyl siding and a 7 year old 4 inch well. Central air. Fireplace and grill in the garage for winter grilling. Storage building adjoins garage. Clean basement. Gas Company will be running natural gas past this house. Extra acreage may be available separately from neighbor.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,137 (−27.9%)
2024
$1,576 (+9.8%)
2023
$1,436 (+4.2%)
2022
$1,378 (+3.5%)
2021
$1,332 (+3.0%)
2020
$1,293 (+1.0%)
2019
$1,281 (+2.6%)
2018
$1,249 (−1.0%)
2017
$1,261 (+1.2%)
2016
$1,246 (+0.3%)
2015
$1,242 (−51.0%)
2014
$2,534 (+1.4%)
2013
$2,498
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Manistee County
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bear Lake, MI • 49614
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In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 4443 Potter Rd
$319,385
$515 under list price of $320K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $210K to $358K.