Countryside Charmer! Enjoy this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home nestled in a quiet and peaceful wooded setting with access to Bear Lake. Exceptionally well maintained home perfect for your 'Up North' retreat! Deeded easement that allows ingress/egress on Bear Lake's Big Bay via a walking trail just a short distance from the home. Serene 4 acre wooded parcel adorned with mature hardwoods and evergreens. This cottage offers an open and airy floor plan features 10 foot ceilings, plenty of windows bringing in natural light and views of the woods all around the home. The entertaining space continues out to the large covered front porch to sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds and sights of nature. The home also has an attached one car garage with a bonus area perfect for storing seasonal toys. You'll love this location with its nearby boat launch to Bear Lake, villages of Bear Lake, Arcadia and Onekama, Lake Michigan beaches, numerous golf courses including Arcadia Bluffs, cross country and downhill skiing at Crystal Mountain and many options for fishing and boating on some of the best inland lakes, rivers and streams in Michigan, making this the ultimate property for years of fun adventures and cherished lifetime memories.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
4.13 acresLot Size
$300Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kari King• Century 21 Northland-Frankfort
Bought with Non Member Office• NON-MLS MEMBER OFFICE
Countryside Charmer! Enjoy this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home nestled in a quiet and peaceful wooded setting with access to Bear Lake. Exceptionally well maintained home perfect for your 'Up North' retreat! Deeded easement that allows ingress/egress on Bear Lake's Big Bay via a walking trail just a short distance from the home. Serene 4 acre wooded parcel adorned with mature hardwoods and evergreens. This cottage offers an open and airy floor plan features 10 foot ceilings, plenty of windows bringing in natural light and views of the woods all around the home. The entertaining space continues out to the large covered front porch to sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds and sights of nature. The home also has an attached one car garage with a bonus area perfect for storing seasonal toys. You'll love this location with its nearby boat launch to Bear Lake, villages of Bear Lake, Arcadia and Onekama, Lake Michigan beaches, numerous golf courses including Arcadia Bluffs, cross country and downhill skiing at Crystal Mountain and many options for fishing and boating on some of the best inland lakes, rivers and streams in Michigan, making this the ultimate property for years of fun adventures and cherished lifetime memories.
REALCOMP #78001209884
Oct 29, 2021
Sold
$184,203
$184/sq ft
Sep 10, 2021
Listed
$189,900
$190/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #15016217
Oct 6, 2021
Listing Removed
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Apr 10, 2015
Listed
$139,500
$140/sq ft
REALCOMP #67015016217
Apr 10, 2016
Listing Removed
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Apr 10, 2015
Listed
$139,500
$140/sq ft
REALCOMP #71014037163
Apr 4, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jun 27, 2014
Listed
$150,000
$150/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000141990
Dec 25, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jun 25, 2005
Listed
$139,900
$140/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,173 (−19.7%)
2024
$3,952 (+24.1%)
2023
$3,185 (+5.5%)
2022
$3,020 (+34.0%)
2021
$2,254 (+491.1%)
2020
$381 (+2.2%)
2019
$373 (+1.9%)
2018
$366 (+1.0%)
2017
$362 (+0.9%)
2016
$359 (+0.6%)
2015
$357 (−8.2%)
2014
$389 (+1.0%)
2013
$385
Tax history for 14229 Swamp Rose Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,173 (−19.7%)
2024
$3,952 (+24.1%)
2023
$3,185 (+5.5%)
2022
$3,020 (+34.0%)
2021
$2,254 (+491.1%)
2020
$381 (+2.2%)
2019
$373 (+1.9%)
2018
$366 (+1.0%)
2017
$362 (+0.9%)
2016
$359 (+0.6%)
2015
$357 (−8.2%)
2014
$389 (+1.0%)
2013
$385
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
4.13 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Manistee County
APN
12-030-375-03
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Last updated by owner on May 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range