Welcome to 5860 Potter Rd. This bi-level home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and sits on 1.96 acres! The home is located in a quiet area, just minutes from the local schools, 5 minutes to Bear Lake, 15 minutes to the Casino, and Manistee is just a quick drive away. Just an hour away from Traverse City, as well. Back porch leads to spacious backyard, great for entertaining. Backyard also offers 2 storage sheds perfect for your yard equipment. Call today for a walk through this home or have any questions!
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
1.96 acresLot Size
$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tiara Jones• Greenridge Realty Muskegon
Bought with Alan Pierce• Dwelling Realty - KW Northern Michigan
Welcome to 5860 Potter Rd. This bi-level home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and sits on 1.96 acres! The home is located in a quiet area, just minutes from the local schools, 5 minutes to Bear Lake, 15 minutes to the Casino, and Manistee is just a quick drive away. Just an hour away from Traverse City, as well. Back porch leads to spacious backyard, great for entertaining. Backyard also offers 2 storage sheds perfect for your yard equipment. Call today for a walk through this home or have any questions!
REALCOMP #78080006050
May 30, 2023
Price Changed
$227,500
$215/sq ft
Apr 17, 2023
Listed
$235,000
$222/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70284493
Apr 1, 2023
Listing Removed
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Oct 26, 2022
Price Changed
$240,000
$226/sq ft
Sep 27, 2022
Listed
$250,000
$236/sq ft
REALCOMP #71022041541
Mar 31, 2023
Listing Removed
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Oct 25, 2022
Price Changed
$240,000
$226/sq ft
Sep 27, 2022
Listed
$250,000
$236/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #1
Oct 25, 2022
Price Changed
$240,000
$226/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000132584
Aug 20, 2003
Listing Removed
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Mar 7, 2003
Listed
$89,500
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,434 (−27.6%)
2024
$1,980 (+88.1%)
2023
$1,053 (+4.2%)
2022
$1,011 (+3.5%)
2021
$977 (+3.0%)
2020
$949 (+1.0%)
2019
$940 (−11.2%)
2018
$1,058 (−0.8%)
2017
$1,067 (+2.3%)
2016
$1,043 (+0.3%)
2015
$1,040 (+0.6%)
2014
$1,034 (+3.1%)
2013
$1,003
Tax history for 5860 Potter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,434 (−27.6%)
2024
$1,980 (+88.1%)
2023
$1,053 (+4.2%)
2022
$1,011 (+3.5%)
2021
$977 (+3.0%)
2020
$949 (+1.0%)
2019
$940 (−11.2%)
2018
$1,058 (−0.8%)
2017
$1,067 (+2.3%)
2016
$1,043 (+0.3%)
2015
$1,040 (+0.6%)
2014
$1,034 (+3.1%)
2013
$1,003
*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
200 ft.
Lot depth
427 ft.
Lot size
1.96 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
11-001-013-10
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
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry
# of Rooms Total: 8
Room Information
Basement: Daylight
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 860
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1998
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.96
Lot Size Area: 1.96
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1060.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $977
Tax Assessed Value: $33,941
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Natural Gas Water Heater
Location
School Information
High School District: Onekama
Location Information
Directions: US 31 North to Potter Rd West to home.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 11-001-013-10
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Onekama Middle/High School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
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 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bear Lake, MI • 49614
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 2.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$252,000 – $305,000
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