Desirable, quiet North Shore. Just a few steps to the water. Start building Memories in the quaint Bear Lake cottage w/ all the updates to make it cozy. Lovingly cared for by current owners for 40 yrs. Addition across front of cottage 20 yrs ago adding a family room, master bedroom and 1/2 bath. Making a total of 3 bedrooms and 2 (1/2 & 3/4) baths. There is also a sleeping loft for the kids. Wood floors throughout. Large windows across the lake side in family room where most of the summer is spent, eating, playing games after the sun goes down and relaxing as you take in the beauty of the lake. Dock is included. Wood burning stove in living room to take the chill off on cool evenings. Everything included. Two storage sheds. Bear Lake is an 1800 acre spring fed sandy bottomed lake ideal for swimming as well as for wake boarding, skiing, fishing or just fun in the sun. Close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$403Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sharon Black• Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Benzie
Desirable, quiet North Shore. Just a few steps to the water. Start building Memories in the quaint Bear Lake cottage w/ all the updates to make it cozy. Lovingly cared for by current owners for 40 yrs. Addition across front of cottage 20 yrs ago adding a family room, master bedroom and 1/2 bath. Making a total of 3 bedrooms and 2 (1/2 & 3/4) baths. There is also a sleeping loft for the kids. Wood floors throughout. Large windows across the lake side in family room where most of the summer is spent, eating, playing games after the sun goes down and relaxing as you take in the beauty of the lake. Dock is included. Wood burning stove in living room to take the chill off on cool evenings. Everything included. Two storage sheds. Bear Lake is an 1800 acre spring fed sandy bottomed lake ideal for swimming as well as for wake boarding, skiing, fishing or just fun in the sun. Close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes.
REALCOMP #78001160459
Sep 9, 2016
Sold
$179,500
$163/sq ft
Apr 27, 2016
Listed
$179,500
$163/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,529 (−16.1%)
2024
$4,206 (+7.9%)
2023
$3,898 (+5.2%)
2022
$3,706 (+2.7%)
2021
$3,610 (+1.3%)
2020
$3,564 (+1.0%)
2019
$3,529 (+1.0%)
2018
$3,493 (−1.1%)
2017
$3,533 (+49.1%)
2016
$2,369 (+0.3%)
2015
$2,362 (+2.3%)
2014
$2,310 (+2.5%)
2013
$2,253
Tax history for 6863 Three Pines Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,529 (−16.1%)
2024
$4,206 (+7.9%)
2023
$3,898 (+5.2%)
2022
$3,706 (+2.7%)
2021
$3,610 (+1.3%)
2020
$3,564 (+1.0%)
2019
$3,529 (+1.0%)
2018
$3,493 (−1.1%)
2017
$3,533 (+49.1%)
2016
$2,369 (+0.3%)
2015
$2,362 (+2.3%)
2014
$2,310 (+2.5%)
2013
$2,253
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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7,586 Sq. Ft.
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Single Family Residential
County
Manistee County
APN
12-221-703-07
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Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Baseboard, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Range