HERE IT IS, YOUR VERY OWN UP NORTH RETREAT! 2.6 acres on a quiet road is the setting with a nice wooded view of your own woods in the back. Clean and cozy, this little one-bedroom home boasts a nice eat-in kitchen, wood stove, freshly painted walls, and new carpet has been installed. Brand-new septic system in August, 2017. Acres of State Land nearby. Less than 1/4 mile to Glover's Lake Public Access and boat launch. Snowmobile trail access at corner of Swanson and Glovers Lake Rd. 10 minutes to Crystal Mountain. Just a short drive to Arcadia, Lake Michigan, and Bear Lake. Being sold furnished and move-in ready, too!
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
2.64 acresLot Size
$188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Julie Williams• REMAX Bayshore - Frankfort
Listed by Archie Williams• REMAX Bayshore - Frankfort
HERE IT IS, YOUR VERY OWN UP NORTH RETREAT! 2.6 acres on a quiet road is the setting with a nice wooded view of your own woods in the back. Clean and cozy, this little one-bedroom home boasts a nice eat-in kitchen, wood stove, freshly painted walls, and new carpet has been installed. Brand-new septic system in August, 2017. Acres of State Land nearby. Less than 1/4 mile to Glover's Lake Public Access and boat launch. Snowmobile trail access at corner of Swanson and Glovers Lake Rd. 10 minutes to Crystal Mountain. Just a short drive to Arcadia, Lake Michigan, and Bear Lake. Being sold furnished and move-in ready, too!
REALCOMP #78001171371
Dec 19, 2017
Sold
$50,000
$69/sq ft
May 16, 2017
Listed
$54,900
$76/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$523 (−25.9%)
2024
$706 (+10.2%)
2023
$641 (+7.8%)
2022
$595 (+2.6%)
2021
$579 (+1.5%)
2020
$571 (+2.5%)
2019
$557 (+1.6%)
2018
$548 (+14.4%)
2017
$479 (+1.0%)
2016
$474 (+0.2%)
2015
$473 (+1.7%)
2014
$465 (+2.5%)
2013
$454
Tax history for 17246 Swanson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$523 (−25.9%)
2024
$706 (+10.2%)
2023
$641 (+7.8%)
2022
$595 (+2.6%)
2021
$579 (+1.5%)
2020
$571 (+2.5%)
2019
$557 (+1.6%)
2018
$548 (+14.4%)
2017
$479 (+1.0%)
2016
$474 (+0.2%)
2015
$473 (+1.7%)
2014
$465 (+2.5%)
2013
$454
*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
2.64 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Manistee County
APN
12-011-475-01
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Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 3
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 720
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 208 x 553
Lot Size Acres: 2.64
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: BearLake
Location Information
Subdivision Name: METES AND BOUNDS
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 12-011-475-01
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bear Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 5.9mi
6/10
Bear Lake High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
6/10
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° 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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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Bear Lake, MI • 49614
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Estimated sale price
$129,000 – $156,000
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