Unparalleled LAKE MICHIGAN, gentle low bluff shoreline in PIERPORT! Not designated critical dune, high risk erosion or wetland. 16 easy steps lead to 124' of private, sandy lake frontage. This year round 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath, character filled cottage combines original preserved charm with top quality improvements. Beautifully finished wood flooring, beams & walls, brick wood burning fireplace & many built-ins define this open floor plan. One main floor bedroom & main floor stacked washer/dryer. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms (one is walk through) full bath & lake viewing deck! Since 2005 updates include new roof, wood siding, wood replacement windows, fast recovery Bosch boiler for baseboard heat, mini split central air for upstairs comfort, updated plumbing & electrical. Upstairs bath w/claw foot tub was added as well as the 12'x15' amazing screened porch & rooftop deck! A new foundation was put in & then finished by Foundation Systems Of MI. Over an acre of wooded land!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1.19 acresLot Size
$1,230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Margie Zaccanelli• RE/MAX Bayshore Manistee
Bought with Portage Point Real Estate Sternberger• Portage Point Real Estate
Unparalleled LAKE MICHIGAN, gentle low bluff shoreline in PIERPORT! Not designated critical dune, high risk erosion or wetland. 16 easy steps lead to 124' of private, sandy lake frontage. This year round 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath, character filled cottage combines original preserved charm with top quality improvements. Beautifully finished wood flooring, beams & walls, brick wood burning fireplace & many built-ins define this open floor plan. One main floor bedroom & main floor stacked washer/dryer. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms (one is walk through) full bath & lake viewing deck! Since 2005 updates include new roof, wood siding, wood replacement windows, fast recovery Bosch boiler for baseboard heat, mini split central air for upstairs comfort, updated plumbing & electrical. Upstairs bath w/ claw foot tub was added as well as the 12'x15' amazing screened porch & rooftop deck! A new foundation was put in & then finished by Foundation Systems Of MI. Over an acre of wooded land!
SW Michigan MLS #25053801
Dec 23, 2025
Sold
$1,200,000
$1,211/sq ft
Nov 10, 2025
Contingent
—
Oct 18, 2025
Listed
$1,250,000
$1,261/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70500451
Dec 23, 2025
Sold
$1,200,000
$1,211/sq ft
Nov 10, 2025
Contingent
—
Oct 18, 2025
Listed
$1,250,000
$1,261/sq ft
Unparalleled LAKE MICHIGAN, gentle low bluff shoreline in PIERPORT! Not designated critical dune, high risk erosion or wetland. 16 easy steps lead to 124' of private, sandy lake frontage. This year round 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath, character filled cottage combines original preserved charm with top quality improvements. Beautifully finished wood flooring, beams & walls, brick wood burning fireplace & many built-ins define this open floor plan. One main floor bedroom & main floor stacked washer/dryer. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms (one is walk through) full bath & lake viewing deck! Since 2005 updates include new roof, wood siding, wood replacement windows, fast recovery Bosch boiler for baseboard heat, mini split central air for upstairs comfort, updated plumbing & electrical. Upstairs bath w/ claw foot tub was added as well as the 12'x15' amazing screened porch & rooftop deck! A new foundation was put in & then finished by Foundation Systems Of MI. Over an acre of wooded land!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,327 (−15.5%)
2024
$12,225 (+8.0%)
2023
$11,318 (+4.6%)
2022
$10,824 (+3.5%)
2021
$10,462 (+2.4%)
2020
$10,217 (+1.3%)
2019
$10,081 (+1.9%)
2018
$9,890 (+1.8%)
2017
$9,717 (+3.0%)
2016
$9,432 (+0.3%)
2015
$9,405 (+1.0%)
2014
$9,313 (+2.4%)
2013
$9,094
Tax history for 12838 Lakeview Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,327 (−15.5%)
2024
$12,225 (+8.0%)
2023
$11,318 (+4.6%)
2022
$10,824 (+3.5%)
2021
$10,462 (+2.4%)
2020
$10,217 (+1.3%)
2019
$10,081 (+1.9%)
2018
$9,890 (+1.8%)
2017
$9,717 (+3.0%)
2016
$9,432 (+0.3%)
2015
$9,405 (+1.0%)
2014
$9,313 (+2.4%)
2013
$9,094
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.