A family cabin that has been loved and enjoyed for many years is now ready for its next chapter. Being sold fully furnished, including the beautiful wood cook stove, this cozy cabin has been used as a summer getaway and as a convenient jumping-off point for snowmobiling adventures. Located just a half mile from thousands of acres of state land, with the Manistee River and several area lakes nearby, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors year-round. Bear Lake and Lake Crawford are close by, and Traverse City is less than an hour away. The cabin offers one-half bath, a steel roof, storage shed and has been cleaned from top to bottom. Bring your clothes and pillows and start enjoying your own Northern Michigan getaway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$156Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carol Karas• EXIT Northern Shores Realty-KA
•231-258-0927 (broker)
•stephen@sckaras.com (broker)
Listed by Ashley Martini• EXIT Northern Shores Realty-KA
A family cabin that has been loved and enjoyed for many years is now ready for its next chapter. Being sold fully furnished, including the beautiful wood cook stove, this cozy cabin has been used as a summer getaway and as a convenient jumping-off point for snowmobiling adventures. Located just a half mile from thousands of acres of state land, with the Manistee River and several area lakes nearby, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy the outdoors year-round. Bear Lake and Lake Crawford are close by, and Traverse City is less than an hour away. The cabin offers one-half bath, a steel roof, storage shed and has been cleaned from top to bottom. Bring your clothes and pillows and start enjoying your own Northern Michigan getaway.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80073684
Sep 18, 2026
Listed
$75,000
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$372 (+461.6%)
2021
$66 (−84.4%)
2020
$424 (+551.4%)
2019
$65 (−84.3%)
2018
$413 (+0.7%)
2017
$410 (+2.1%)
2016
$402 (+2.6%)
2015
$392 (+1.6%)
2014
$386 (+4.1%)
2013
$371
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
480
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
480
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalkaska County
APN
009-008-010-00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 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 92° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Redfin Estimate for 5956 Kniss Rd
$75,248
$248 over list price of $75K
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