Ranch home on 5 acres in northern Manistee Count. Parcel is sunny & level offering many possibilities for gardens and outdoor projects with lots of privacy surrounded by beautiful countryside. The interior enjoys an abundance of natural light and features hardwood floors throughout. Sliders in the kitchen/dining area lead out to a pleasant, west facing cement patio for convenient BBQing and dining alfresco. Located in Pleasanton Township, near Bear Lake, Arcadia, Crystal Mountain, and approx 45 mins to Traverse City.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$279Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mark Hagan• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
Bought with John Judge• Coldwell Banker Professionals
Ranch home on 5 acres in northern Manistee Count. Parcel is sunny & level offering many possibilities for gardens and outdoor projects with lots of privacy surrounded by beautiful countryside. The interior enjoys an abundance of natural light and features hardwood floors throughout. Sliders in the kitchen/dining area lead out to a pleasant, west facing cement patio for convenient BBQing and dining alfresco. Located in Pleasanton Township, near Bear Lake, Arcadia, Crystal Mountain, and approx 45 mins to Traverse City.
REALCOMP #67022022404
Aug 30, 2022
Sold
$240,000
$207/sq ft
Aug 26, 2022
Contingent
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May 31, 2022
Listed
$250,000
$215/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001214827
Aug 30, 2022
Sold
$240,000
$207/sq ft
May 31, 2022
Listed
$250,000
$215/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #12042265
Nov 9, 2012
Sold
$72,500
$62/sq ft
Jul 27, 2012
Listed
$82,900
$71/sq ft
REALCOMP #67012042265
Nov 9, 2012
Sold
$72,500
$62/sq ft
Jul 27, 2012
Listed
$82,900
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,796 (−29.4%)
2024
$2,545 (+10.4%)
2023
$2,306 (+75.9%)
2022
$1,311 (+2.6%)
2021
$1,277 (+1.5%)
2020
$1,258 (+2.5%)
2019
$1,227 (+1.6%)
2018
$1,208 (+0.3%)
2017
$1,204 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,194 (+0.3%)
2015
$1,190 (+1.6%)
2014
$1,171 (+1.3%)
2013
$1,156
Tax history for 14638 Butwell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,796 (−29.4%)
2024
$2,545 (+10.4%)
2023
$2,306 (+75.9%)
2022
$1,311 (+2.6%)
2021
$1,277 (+1.5%)
2020
$1,258 (+2.5%)
2019
$1,227 (+1.6%)
2018
$1,208 (+0.3%)
2017
$1,204 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,194 (+0.3%)
2015
$1,190 (+1.6%)
2014
$1,171 (+1.3%)
2013
$1,156
*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
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
12-029-175-01
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
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 7
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 15
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 19.7
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 12.5
Room Width: 11.7
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 11.6
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 11
Room Length: 10.6
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 10.3
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Width: 11.7
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 12.5
Room Width: 12
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,161
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1970
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 5.0
Lot Size Area: 5.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1161.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $1,377.36
Tax Assessed Value: $50,598
Location
School Information
High School District: Bear Lake
Location Information
Directions: US-31 North of Bear Lake to Norconk Road. West one mile on Norconk to Butwell, North 1/2 Mile to house on the west side of road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 12-029-175-01
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
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Schools
Bear Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Bear Lake High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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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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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Bear Lake, MI • 49614
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Estimated sale price
$308,000 – $373,000
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