Build your Northern Michigan dream retreat on this serene 5-acre wooded lot close to Bear Lake. This private parcel offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience—just minutes from Bear Lake and Crystal Mountain, and less than 30 minutes to the Lake Michigan shoreline and sandy public beaches. Surrounded by mature trees, it’s an ideal setting to build your own home or getaway cabin. Across the county-maintained road, you’ll find hundreds of acres of state land, giving you even more space to explore. Enjoy year-round outdoor adventure, from skiing and hiking to swimming and boating, all right at your doorstep.
Vacant landProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
$11,800Price/Acres
Listed by Mark Hagan• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City
•231-922-2350 (broker)
•tracy@schmidthq.com (broker)
Bought with Non Member Office• NON-MLS MEMBER OFFICE
Build your Northern Michigan dream retreat on this serene 5-acre wooded lot close to Bear Lake. This private parcel offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenienceâ€"just minutes from Bear Lake and Crystal Mountain, and less than 30 minutes to the Lake Michigan shoreline and sandy public beaches. Surrounded by mature trees, it’s an ideal setting to build your own home or getaway cabin. Across the county-maintained road, you’ll find hundreds of acres of state land, giving you even more space to explore. Enjoy year-round outdoor adventure, from skiing and hiking to swimming and boating, all right at your doorstep.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80063766
Jul 13, 2026
Sold
$59,000
Nov 17, 2025
Listed
$75,000
Greater Lansing AoR #70164290
Apr 26, 2021
Sold
$84,900
Oct 3, 2020
Listed
$84,900
REALCOMP #67020041575
Apr 26, 2021
Sold
$84,900
Oct 3, 2020
Listed
$84,900
Over 600 feet of frontage on Bear Creek with over 20 acres, the property is nicely wooded with hardwoods, has a small bank which makes the creek very accessible and is located off Big Four Road which makes for great privacy. Little Bear Creek also crosses the SW corner of the property providing additional waterfront, two creeks for the price of one! Abundant wildlife can be seen on the property and is excellent for hunting. Located in Springdale Township, there are no zoning regulations so you can use however you want. This is a rare piece of acreage with Bear Creek frontage.
SW Michigan MLS #17020722
Oct 16, 2017
Listing Removed
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May 3, 2017
Listed
$79,000
REALCOMP #67017020722
Oct 16, 2017
Listing Removed
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May 3, 2017
Listed
$79,000
REALCOMP #67000137834
Nov 10, 2004
Listing Removed
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Jul 10, 2004
Listed
$285,000
SW Michigan MLS #124167
Sep 1, 2000
Sold
$61,000
May 17, 2000
Listed
$66,000
SW Michigan MLS #124168
Sep 1, 2000
Sold
$61,000
May 17, 2000
Listed
$66,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$897 (−15.0%)
2024
$1,055 (+8.1%)
2023
$976 (+4.8%)
2022
$931 (+2.9%)
2021
$905 (+2.6%)
2020
$882
2019
$882 (+1.9%)
2018
$865 (+1.1%)
2017
$856 (+0.1%)
2016
$855 (−5.6%)
2015
$906 (−1.5%)
2014
$920 (+1.0%)
2013
$911
Public record
Beds
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Lot size
27.55 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
02-013-100-02
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Water Features: None
Property Information
Property Type: Vacant Land / Dockominium
Lot Information
Lot Size: 660,330
Lot Description: Wooded
Land Information
Acreage: 5
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $99,384
Utilities
Utility Information
UTILITIES: Electricity Available, Water Available
Water: None
Sewer Septic: None
Location
School Information
School District: Benzie County Central School
School District: Benzie County Central School
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: NW corner of Big Four Rd & Glovers Lake Rd
Municipality: Springdale Twp
Mail City: Bear Lake
Subdivision: metes & bounds
Municipality: Springdale Twp
Area (Municipality): Springdale Twp (51013)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 27.55 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 02-013-100-02
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Aspire North REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Bear Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.4mi
6/10
Bear Lake High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
6/10
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance 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 94° 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bear Lake, MI • 49614
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Bear Lake. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$60,000 – $73,000
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