14 ACRES of hardwoods and pines surround this cozy 2-BR, 2-BA home. Make this quiet and private location of Bear Lake your home or a great get-away, just steps from the all-sports Bear Lake, snowmobile staging area and minutes to LK MI, Crystal Mtn, golf and casino. Walnut and maple hardwood floors in the living room and kitchen, located on the upper floor. There's a Vermont Castings woodstove in the walk-out lower level that's been insured, check and used often. The cedar log siding has been re-caulked and has been stained every 4 years. The blacktop driveway leads to a 26x36 pole barn with electric doors and a shed. This home easily sleeps 6-8 people. And there's a 30-amp service for an RV hook-up on the south side of the pole barn if you want your friends to visit with their rig.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
14 acresLot Size
$164Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Suzanne Riley• CENTURY 21 Northland
Bought with Marjorie Zaccanelli• CENTURY 21 Northland
14 ACRES of hardwoods and pines surround this cozy 2-BR, 2-BA home. Make this quiet and private location of Bear Lake your home or a great get-away, just steps from the all-sports Bear Lake, snowmobile staging area and minutes to LK MI, Crystal Mtn, golf and casino. Walnut and maple hardwood floors in the living room and kitchen, located on the upper floor. There's a Vermont Castings woodstove in the walk-out lower level that's been insured, check and used often. The cedar log siding has been re-caulked and has been stained every 4 years. The blacktop driveway leads to a 26x36 pole barn with electric doors and a shed. This home easily sleeps 6-8 people. And there's a 30-amp service for an RV hook-up on the south side of the pole barn if you want your friends to visit with their rig.
REALCOMP #67018017330
Jul 6, 2018
Sold
$179,000
$70/sq ft
Apr 20, 2018
Listed
$168,500
$66/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001179763
Apr 27, 2018
Listed
$168,500
$66/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #152923
Feb 28, 2008
Sold
$123,000
$48/sq ft
Nov 26, 2007
Listed
$129,900
$51/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000152923
Feb 28, 2008
Sold
$123,000
$48/sq ft
Nov 26, 2007
Listed
$129,900
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,850 (−27.2%)
2024
$2,541 (+10.1%)
2023
$2,308 (+5.6%)
2022
$2,186 (+2.6%)
2021
$2,132 (+3.5%)
2020
$2,060 (−0.2%)
2019
$2,063 (−13.2%)
2018
$2,376 (+1.1%)
2017
$2,351 (+0.9%)
2016
$2,330 (+0.3%)
2015
$2,323 (+1.6%)
2014
$2,286 (+6.9%)
2013
$2,139
Tax history for 12427 Allen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,850 (−27.2%)
2024
$2,541 (+10.1%)
2023
$2,308 (+5.6%)
2022
$2,186 (+2.6%)
2021
$2,132 (+3.5%)
2020
$2,060 (−0.2%)
2019
$2,063 (−13.2%)
2018
$2,376 (+1.1%)
2017
$2,351 (+0.9%)
2016
$2,330 (+0.3%)
2015
$2,323 (+1.6%)
2014
$2,286 (+6.9%)
2013
$2,139
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
14 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Manistee County
APN
02-004-425-02
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 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Rented
# of Rooms Total: 5
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 10
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 10
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 23
Room Type: Family Room
Room Description: with bunk beds
Room Length: 22
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 22
Room Length: 13
Room Type: Living Room
Room 5 Information
Room Description: with bathroom and utility room
Room Length: 11
Room Type: Laundry
Room Width: 11
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Description: with huge walk-in closet
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 14.5
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Description: Hall Bathroom; not Master Bath
Room Length: 8
Room 8 Information
Room Description: + closet
Room Length: 11
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Width: 12
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Other
Building Area Total: 1,292
Construction Materials: Log
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1984
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 14.0
Lot Size Area: 14.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 2542.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $2,376.71
Tax Assessed Value: $52,442
Location
School Information
High School District: Bear Lake
Location Information
Directions: North of Bear Lake Village on US-31 or South of 13 Mile Rd (at the Saddle Up gas station) on US-31 to Allen Rd. East off US-31 on Allen Rd. 1/4 mile to the sign on your left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 02-004-425-02
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
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Schools
Bear Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Bear Lake High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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6 days above 93° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$397,000 – $481,000
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