Great opportunity to have a little farm in the Country. This property has a Pole barn, barn and garage. Home has 3 bedrooms and full bath on 1st floor with a nice walk-out lower level that features a Rec Room, Laundry with 1/2 bath and storage rooms. Sliders off Dining area lead to a big deck that is surrounded by Pine trees for privacy and protection from the elements. Home has a new steel roof and central air. You would already have your own fruit farm with Apple, Pear and Cherry trees and grape vines. 2 Stall garage. Pole Barn and Barn for animals. The almost 10 acres sits up high with great views of the area. This property will not last long on the market with all it has to offer for the price.
Great opportunity to have a little farm in the Country. This property has a Pole barn, barn and garage. Home has 3 bedrooms and full bath on 1st floor with a nice walk-out lower level that features a Rec Room, Laundry with 1/2 bath and storage rooms. Sliders off Dining area lead to a big deck that is surrounded by Pine trees for privacy and protection from the elements. Home has a new steel roof and central air. You would already have your own fruit farm with Apple, Pear and Cherry trees and grape vines. 2 Stall garage. Pole Barn and Barn for animals. The almost 10 acres sits up high with great views of the area. This property will not last long on the market with all it has to offer for the price.
REALCOMP #78001167264
Mar 24, 2017
Sold
$104,500
$72/sq ft
Sep 23, 2016
Listed
$129,000
$89/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #10009350
Aug 16, 2010
Sold
$75,000
$52/sq ft
Feb 28, 2010
Listed
$94,500
$66/sq ft
REALCOMP #67010009350
Aug 16, 2010
Sold
$75,000
$52/sq ft
Feb 28, 2010
Listed
$94,500
$66/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #129155
Apr 12, 2002
Sold
$135,000
$94/sq ft
Feb 5, 2002
Listed
$144,900
$100/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000129155
Apr 12, 2002
Sold
$135,000
$94/sq ft
Feb 5, 2002
Listed
$144,900
$100/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000128644
Feb 21, 2002
Listing Removed
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Nov 21, 2001
Listed
$149,900
$104/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1035715
Jan 3, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Dec 1, 2001
Listed
$149,900
$104/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001035715
Jan 3, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Dec 1, 2001
Listed
$149,900
$104/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000127614
Jan 31, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jul 30, 2001
Listed
$149,900
$104/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1034234
Oct 10, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jul 30, 2001
Listed
$149,900
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,193 (−27.5%)
2024
$1,645 (+10.0%)
2023
$1,495 (+6.0%)
2022
$1,410 (+2.6%)
2021
$1,375 (+3.5%)
2020
$1,328 (−40.0%)
2019
$2,213 (+1.9%)
2018
$2,171 (+117.4%)
2017
$999 (+1.0%)
2016
$989 (+0.3%)
2015
$986 (+1.5%)
2014
$971 (+1.4%)
2013
$958
Tax history for 12707 Chief Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,193 (−27.5%)
2024
$1,645 (+10.0%)
2023
$1,495 (+6.0%)
2022
$1,410 (+2.6%)
2021
$1,375 (+3.5%)
2020
$1,328 (−40.0%)
2019
$2,213 (+1.9%)
2018
$2,171 (+117.4%)
2017
$999 (+1.0%)
2016
$989 (+0.3%)
2015
$986 (+1.5%)
2014
$971 (+1.4%)
2013
$958
*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
9.5 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
02-002-250-00
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 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 6
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Description: Formal
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 17 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 18 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 19 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,042
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1955
Roof: Metal
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 9.5
Lot Size Area: 9.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Pole Barn
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1442.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $979
Tax Assessed Value: $35,870
Location
School Information
High School District: Bear Lake
Location Information
Directions: U.S. 31 to 11 Mile Road. East on 11 Mile Road to Chief Road. Left or North on Chief Road to home on the East or Right side of Road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 02-002-250-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
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Schools
Bear Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Bear Lake High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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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
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7 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Bear Lake, MI • 49614
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Estimated sale price
$317,000 – $384,000
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