Peaceful setting on beautiful North Shore of Bear Lake. Dock included. Cozy cottage with guest house for family or rental. Units rent for $1400 per week. Lot across the street included for possible garage site. Room sizes don't include guest house.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$660Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Amber Schram• Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Benzie
Bought with Jackie Clark• Coldwell Banker Professionals
Peaceful setting on beautiful North Shore of Bear Lake. Dock included. Cozy cottage w/ guest house for family or rental. Units rent for $1,400 per week. Lot across the street included for possible garage site. Total sq. ft. given is for both cottages. Front cottage has about 895 sq. ft.
SW Michigan MLS #11031027
Sep 16, 2011
Sold
$195,000
$217/sq ft
Jun 1, 2011
Listed
$245,000
$272/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,350 (−16.2%)
2024
$4,000 (+7.9%)
2023
$3,708 (+5.2%)
2022
$3,524 (+2.6%)
2021
$3,433 (+1.3%)
2020
$3,390 (+0.9%)
2019
$3,359 (+5.0%)
2018
$3,198 (+1.2%)
2017
$3,161 (+0.8%)
2016
$3,135 (+0.4%)
2015
$3,124 (+2.1%)
2014
$3,061 (+1.4%)
2013
$3,018
Tax history for 7229 Bair Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,350 (−16.2%)
2024
$4,000 (+7.9%)
2023
$3,708 (+5.2%)
2022
$3,524 (+2.6%)
2021
$3,433 (+1.3%)
2020
$3,390 (+0.9%)
2019
$3,359 (+5.0%)
2018
$3,198 (+1.2%)
2017
$3,161 (+0.8%)
2016
$3,135 (+0.4%)
2015
$3,124 (+2.1%)
2014
$3,061 (+1.4%)
2013
$3,018
*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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Stories
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Lot size
10,752 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Manistee County
APN
12-471-151-00
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 Oct 15, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Cabin/Cottage
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1960
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.49
Lot Size Area: 0.49
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Guest House
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Bear Lake
Waterfront Features: All Sports, Dock, Private Frontage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 900.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Annual Amount: $2,700
Tax Assessed Value: $62,466
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Bear Lake
Location Information
Directions: US 31 north of Bear Lake, West on Norconk to South on Myers road, East on Bair Avenue.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,752 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 12-471-151-00
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bear Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
Bear Lake High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
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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, 13 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 9.6 hours in
June and 2.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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