River front cottage in a prime area just minutes SE of the Village of Fife Lake. Gorgeous, wooded parcel with a small bluff setting on the highly sought after Manistee River. This is a wider section of the river that also adjoins prime State Land. The log and wood cottage itself has a main floor bedroom with the simplicity of an open floor plan which consists of a kitchen/dining/living area. There is also a main floor full bathroom. The loft overlooks the great area and and can sleep 4 or more people or perhaps could be used as an office or for artistic space. In addition, this home/cottage has a 4 season back den containing walls of windows that overlook this heavier flowing part of the Manistee River. Another convenient feature is the attached and finished 2+ car garage. This investment property is ready for all your recreational adventures! Nothing else on the market compares.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
1.07 acresLot Size
$304Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Cummings• TCAREA.COM, LLC
Listed by Deanne Savinsky• TCAREA.COM, LLC
Bought with Non Member Office• NON-MLS MEMBER OFFICE
River front cottage in a prime area just minutes SE of the Village of Fife Lake. Gorgeous, wooded parcel with a small bluff setting on the highly sought after Manistee River. This is a wider section of the river that also adjoins prime State Land. The log and wood cottage itself has a main floor bedroom with the simplicity of an open floor plan which consists of a kitchen/dining/living area. There is also a main floor full bathroom. The loft overlooks the great area and and can sleep 4 or more people or perhaps could be used as an office or for artistic space. In addition, this home/cottage has a 4 season back den containing walls of windows that overlook this heavier flowing part of the Manistee River. Another convenient feature is the attached and finished 2+ car garage. This investment property is ready for all your recreational adventures! Nothing else on the market compares.
REALCOMP #78001194672
Oct 30, 2020
Sold
$155,000
$172/sq ft
Oct 3, 2019
Listed
$164,900
$183/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1137099
Oct 10, 2014
Sold
$95,000
$106/sq ft
Dec 6, 2013
Listed
$109,900
$122/sq ft
GREAT CHARM IN THIS NOSTALGIC LOG COTTAGE SITUATED ON THE BANK OF THE MANISTEE RIVER, GREAT FISHING, BOATING & ALL SEASON FUN! 1 BEDROOM WITH FULL LOFT WHICH CAN SLEEP AN ADDITIONAL 6 PEOPLE EASILY. ADJOINS STATE LAND AND ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM TOWN. PROPERTY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RIVER! ATTACHED GARAGE FOR TOYS AND FEATURES METAL ROOF. . BANK OWNED, SOLD AS-IS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!! Call for your showing today. .. .
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1111999
Sep 30, 2013
Listing Removed
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Apr 11, 2013
Listed
$169,500
$188/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1100281
Dec 28, 2011
Listing Removed
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Mar 24, 2011
Listed
$159,900
$178/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1082086
Jun 20, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jun 18, 2008
Listed
$216,900
$241/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1078040
Jun 12, 2008
Listing Removed
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Dec 12, 2007
Listed
$216,900
$241/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1071058
Sep 5, 2007
Listing Removed
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Feb 26, 2007
Listed
$216,500
$241/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1068584
Feb 28, 2007
Listing Removed
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Oct 30, 2006
Listed
$219,900
$244/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1061892
Oct 31, 2006
Listing Removed
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Feb 9, 2006
Listed
$229,900
$255/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1053225
Jun 20, 2005
Listing Removed
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Dec 27, 2004
Listed
$239,900
$267/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,524 (+1.0%)
2024
$2,499 (+3.4%)
2023
$2,417 (−40.1%)
2022
$4,036 (+2.6%)
2021
$3,936 (+9.9%)
2020
$3,580 (+3.2%)
2018
$3,469 (−2.6%)
2017
$3,562 (+67.9%)
2016
$2,122 (+3.3%)
2015
$2,054 (−28.8%)
2014
$2,885 (+4.2%)
2013
$2,769
Tax history for 13152 SW Coster Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,524 (+1.0%)
2024
$2,499 (+3.4%)
2023
$2,417 (−40.1%)
2022
$4,036 (+2.6%)
2021
$3,936 (+9.9%)
2020
$3,580 (+3.2%)
2018
$3,469 (−2.6%)
2017
$3,562 (+67.9%)
2016
$2,122 (+3.3%)
2015
$2,054 (−28.8%)
2014
$2,885 (+4.2%)
2013
$2,769
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.77 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
900
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalkaska County
APN
012-400-009-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator, Range
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 900
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Front, Waterfront
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Subdivided, Wooded
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 130
Water Body Name: Manistee River
Lot Size Dimensions: 137' x 360'
Lot Size Acres: 1.07
Zoning Description: Residential
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: ForestArea
Location Information
Subdivision Name: NONE
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalkaska County
APN: 012-400-009-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fife Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 5.5mi
3/10
Forest Area Middle School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
3/10
Forest Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
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
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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Fife Lake, MI • 49633
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Estimated sale price
$260,000 – $315,000
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