Northern MI Paradise - Gorgeous hardwoods abound on this 103 acre parcel. Sunset views may be enjoyed from the 1500 SF full log home (Amish log home kit - full red pine - mostly complete with interior finishes and well/plumbing required). Trails are manicured throughout the property for your recreational experiences - walking, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, hunting, etc. Seclusion and privacy are easily obtained on this parcel with conservancy owned land bordering a portion of the property. Blackberry and raspberry bushes are in abundance. * * 1500 SF partially finished. * * could be minimum 2 bedroom/2 bath. Log home - Amish log kit - full red pine logs. Andersen windows and doors. Forced Air Furnace installed. Radiant in floor heat in basement. Septic system installed. Electric installed. Well and plumbing system required. Auto Generator. Wood stove. 20+ acres in Manistee Cty and 80 acres with log home in Benzie Cty.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
103 acresLot Size
$468Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bob Rieck• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
Bought with Bob Rieck• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
Northern MI Paradise - Gorgeous hardwoods abound on this 103 acre parcel. Sunset views may be enjoyed from the 1500 SF full log home (Amish log home kit - full red pine - mostly complete with interior finishes and well/plumbing required). Trails are manicured throughout the property for your recreational experiences - walking, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, hunting, etc. Seclusion and privacy are easily obtained on this parcel with conservancy owned land bordering a portion of the property. Blackberry and raspberry bushes are in abundance. * * 1500 SF partially finished. * * could be minimum 2 bedroom/2 bath. Log home - Amish log kit - full red pine logs. Andersen windows and doors. Forced Air Furnace installed. Radiant in floor heat in basement. Septic system installed. Electric installed. Well and plumbing system required. Auto Generator. Wood stove. 20+ acres in Manistee Cty and 80 acres with log home in Benzie Cty.
REALCOMP #78001169080
Mar 27, 2017
Sold
$350,000
$233/sq ft
Mar 10, 2017
Listed
$397,500
$265/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1159232
Mar 3, 2017
Listing Removed
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Mar 16, 2016
Listed
$397,500
$265/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001159232
Mar 3, 2017
Listing Removed
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Mar 16, 2016
Listed
$397,500
$265/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001284401
Mar 3, 2017
Listing Removed
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Mar 16, 2016
Listed
$397,500
$265/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001284391
Mar 3, 2017
Listing Removed
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Mar 16, 2016
Listed
$397,500
$265/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1148873
Dec 11, 2015
Listing Removed
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Apr 11, 2015
Listed
$495,000
$330/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001148873
Dec 11, 2015
Listing Removed
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Apr 11, 2015
Listed
$495,000
$330/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$246 (−51.2%)
2024
$504 (+11.2%)
2023
$453 (+5.7%)
2022
$429 (+4.2%)
2021
$412 (+10.0%)
2020
$374 (−3.3%)
2019
$387 (−11.5%)
2018
$438 (+30.8%)
2017
$335 (−43.1%)
2016
$588 (+0.2%)
2015
$587 (−16.5%)
2014
$703 (+0.7%)
2013
$698
Tax history for 8778 Taylor Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$246 (−51.2%)
2024
$504 (+11.2%)
2023
$453 (+5.7%)
2022
$429 (+4.2%)
2021
$412 (+10.0%)
2020
$374 (−3.3%)
2019
$387 (−11.5%)
2018
$438 (+30.8%)
2017
$335 (−43.1%)
2016
$588 (+0.2%)
2015
$587 (−16.5%)
2014
$703 (+0.7%)
2013
$698
*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
21.13 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Manistee County
APN
12-004-100-02
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Forced Air, Propane, Radiant
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Walk-Out Access, Concrete, Daylight, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,500
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Log
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Dimensions: 103
Lot Size Acres: 103
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: None
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: BenzieCountyCentral
Location Information
Subdivision Name: N/A
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 21.13 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 12-004-100-02
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
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Schools
Homestead Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.4mi
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Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.0mi
5/10
Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.0mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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6 days above 94° expected this year, 12 days in 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
$667,000 – $807,000
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