This beautifully restored turn of the century farmhouse on 12 acres is ready for its forever family. You'll appreciate the openness of the main floor that flows unobstructed from point A to point B. Light and airy with a big bay window in the dining room. Nice deck off the well appointed kitchen for outdoor dining and barbeques. There is also a bonus room on this level that could easily work as an office or den. Main floor laundry and bath. Upstairs a full bath serves 3 bedrooms which feature some of the original hardwood floor and woodwork. The 12 acres could be farmed or pasture for horses. There is even a barn that is functional for a workshop or storage.. The home is close to Bear Lake, Onekama, and not far from Lake Michigan and all the area amenities..
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
12.96 acresLot Size
$197Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Linda Proffer• Five Star RE Ludington
Listed by Bonnie Walsh• Five Star RE Ludington
Bought with NON Member WCAR Agent• NON Member WCAR
This beautifully restored turn of the century farmhouse on 12 acres is ready for its forever family. You'll appreciate the openness of the main floor that flows unobstructed from point A to point B. Light and airy with a big bay window in the dining room. Nice deck off the well appointed kitchen for outdoor dining and barbeques. There is also a bonus room on this level that could easily work as an office or den. Main floor laundry and bath. Upstairs a full bath serves 3 bedrooms which feature some of the original hardwood floor and woodwork. The 12 acres could be farmed or pasture for horses. There is even a barn that is functional for a workshop or storage. . The home is close to Bear Lake, Onekama, and not far from Lake Michigan and all the area amenities. .
SW Michigan MLS #15016808
Jun 22, 2015
Sold
$57,000
$30/sq ft
Apr 14, 2015
Listed
$57,750
$31/sq ft
REALCOMP #67015016808
Jun 22, 2015
Sold
$57,000
$30/sq ft
Apr 14, 2015
Listed
$57,750
$31/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1114377
Aug 13, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jun 15, 2013
Listed
$49,400
$26/sq ft
REALCOMP #67012007523
Feb 6, 2013
Listing Removed
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Feb 6, 2012
Listed
$150,000
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 16, 2012
Sold
$140,151
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$326 (−26.7%)
2024
$444 (+10.2%)
2023
$403 (+4.7%)
2022
$385 (+31.6%)
2021
$293 (−38.6%)
2020
$476 (+1.1%)
2019
$471 (+2.0%)
2018
$462 (+1.1%)
2017
$457 (+0.9%)
2016
$453 (+74.2%)
2015
$260 (−86.0%)
2014
$1,858 (+25.6%)
2013
$1,480
Tax history for 9909 Chief Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$326 (−26.7%)
2024
$444 (+10.2%)
2023
$403 (+4.7%)
2022
$385 (+31.6%)
2021
$293 (−38.6%)
2020
$476 (+1.1%)
2019
$471 (+2.0%)
2018
$462 (+1.1%)
2017
$457 (+0.9%)
2016
$453 (+74.2%)
2015
$260 (−86.0%)
2014
$1,858 (+25.6%)
2013
$1,480
*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
10.46 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
02-023-225-10
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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
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 8
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Replacement, Bay/Bow
Room Information
Basement: Partial
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 14
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 17
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 19
Room Width: 15
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 11
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Length: 15
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 13
Room Length: 15
Room Type: Living Room
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 19
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 15
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 10.8
Room Width: 13.5
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 13.5
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 15
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,879
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1900
Roof: Metal
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 12.96
Lot Size Area: 12.96
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1879.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $2,830
Tax Assessed Value: $63,986
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Bear Lake
Location Information
Directions: US 31 to Nine Mile RD East to Chief North on Chief
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10.46 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 02-023-225-10
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bear Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
Bear Lake High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 94° 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
$352,000 – $426,000
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