Hard sandy bottom on Clam Lake? Yes! It’s true! This cozy three-season cottage with 171 feet of private lakefront comes with a Bulmann dock and the sturdy seawall with steps offer easy access to the water – perfect for a day of fun on the lake! Located just minutes from the turquoise waters of Torch Lake or to the other direction one can head down Grass River to explore Lake Bellaire. The main cottage is set up as a studio complete with kitchen, bathroom, and mini-split system for heat and air conditioning. The attached bunkhouse offers additional sleeping quarters and the outdoor shower is perfect after a day in the sun. Don’t forget the shed to keep all the boating equipment nearby! The underground sprinkling system keeps the grass lush and the 8†drain tile keeps it dry! Septic field has already been installed for a four bedroom home. The cabin is set on steel beams and can be moved with a tractor if desired. A 5,000 square foot pole barn, less than one mile away, is available first to purchasers of the cabin, see MLS #1935508, 7449 Weeman Rd, Bellaire MI 49615.
Single-familyProperty Type
2020Year Built
0.79 acresLot Size
$2,124Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jeanette Gillespie• Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Bellaire
•231-533-8641 (broker)
•tracy@schmidthq.com (broker)
Bought with David Beek• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices-Boyne City
Hard sandy bottom on Clam Lake? Yes! Its true! This cozy three-season cottage with 171 feet of private lakefront comes with a Bulmann dock and the sturdy seawall with steps offer easy access to the water - perfect for a day of fun on the lake! Located just minutes from the turquoise waters of Torch Lake or to the other direction one can head down Grass River to explore Lake Bellaire. The main cottage is set up as a studio complete with kitchen, bathroom, and mini-split system for heat and air conditioning. The attached bunkhouse offers additional sleeping quarters and the outdoor shower is perfect after a day in the sun. Dont forget the shed to keep all the boating equipment nearby! The underground sprinkling system keeps the grass lush and the 8‚ drain tile keeps it dry! Septic field has already been installed for a four bedroom home. The cabin is set on steel beams and can be moved with a tractor if desired. A 5,000 square foot pole barn, less than one mile away, is available first to purchasers of the cabin, see MLS #1935508, 7449 Weeman Rd, Bellaire MI 49615.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80058825
Oct 21, 2025
Sold
$800,000
$1,835/sq ft
Oct 20, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 6, 2025
Contingent
—
Aug 27, 2025
Price Changed
$930,000
$2,133/sq ft
Jul 18, 2025
Price Changed
$950,000
$2,179/sq ft
Jun 23, 2025
Listed
$1,100,000
$2,523/sq ft
Jun 23, 2025
Listed
$930,000
$2,133/sq ft
Hard sandy bottom on Clam Lake? Yes! It’s true! This cozy three-season cottage with 171 feet of private lakefront comes with a Bulmann dock and the sturdy seawall with steps offer easy access to the water – perfect for a day of fun on the lake! Located just minutes from the turquoise waters of Torch Lake or to the other direction one can head down Grass River to explore Lake Bellaire. The main cottage is set up as a studio complete with kitchen, bathroom, and mini-split system for heat and air conditioning. The attached bunkhouse offers additional sleeping quarters and the outdoor shower is perfect after a day in the sun. Don’t forget the shed to keep all the boating equipment nearby! The underground sprinkling system keeps the grass lush and the 8†drain tile keeps it dry! Septic field has already been installed for a four bedroom home. The cabin is set on steel beams and can be moved with a tractor if desired. A 5,000 square foot pole barn, less than one mile away, is available first to purchasers of the cabin, see MLS #1935508, 7449 Weeman Rd, Bellaire MI 49615.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,322 (+4.8%)
2024
$6,990 (+4.5%)
2023
$6,686 (+2.8%)
2022
$6,503 (+5.4%)
2021
$6,170 (+1.2%)
2020
$6,100 (+1.7%)
2019
$5,998 (+2.5%)
2018
$5,853 (−13.4%)
2017
$6,756
Tax history for 7260 Cottage Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,322 (+4.8%)
2024
$6,990 (+4.5%)
2023
$6,686 (+2.8%)
2022
$6,503 (+5.4%)
2021
$6,170 (+1.2%)
2020
$6,100 (+1.7%)
2019
$5,998 (+2.5%)
2018
$5,853 (−13.4%)
2017
$6,756
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.76 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
432
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Antrim County
APN
05-07-011-004-20
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Nov 16, 2016 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interior Features
Appliances: Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 16 x 16
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Main): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Dimension:
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Dimensions:
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement Type: Other
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Wood
Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler, Porch
Property Features
Water Features: All Sports Lake, Dock/Pier Facility, Interior Lake, Sandy Bottom
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: Clam Lake
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 2020
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Cleared
Lot Size: 121,262,171,242
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 0.79
Frontage: 171
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Summer Tax Year: 2024
Summer Tax Amount: $569,691
Winter Tax Year: 2024
Winter Tax Amount: $1,292.90
Utilities
Utility Information
UTILITIES: Cable Available
Heat/Fuel Type: Electric
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Other-See Remarks
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=436
School Information
School District: Bellaire Public Schools
School District: Bellaire Public Schools
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: From Bellaire: Take Bellaire Hwy West, south on Clam Lake Rd, left on Cottage Rd, follow sharp curve to the right, cottage is at the bottom of the hill.
Municipality: Forest Home Twp
Mail City: Bellaire
Subdivision: Metes and Bounds
Municipality: Forest Home Twp
Area (Municipality): Forest Home Twp (05007)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 432
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Antrim County
APN: 05-07-011-004-20
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Aspire North REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
John R Rodger Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi
6/10
Bellaire Middle/High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
6/10
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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 94° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$880,000 – $1.07M
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