Beautiful setting on hill with privacy, for this 4 BR, 3 bath home situated on approx 23+/- acres! The main floor has open living & kitchen, foyer, primary BR suite, 2 addt’l BRs & guest bath. Main floor has gas fireplace viewable from the LR & kitchen. The finished lower level includes family/rec room with gas fireplace & kitchenette nook, BR, 3/4 bath, storage rm w/ mechanicals & supplemental heat woodstove. So many updates & ready to move in! 2020: interior painting, refinished hardwood flrs, carpet in primary & BR, plantation blinds on main floor & lower level BR, LED lighting, primary & lower level bath toilets, lower level luxury vinyl floor, created 4th BR & replaced it’s windows, play space under stairs, replaced appliances (o/r, hood-vent, refrig, washer/dryer), kitchen countertops. 2021: Storm gutters (front & back), new plumbing to outside front faucet, wooden fence with gates & concrete patio, fenced-in garden area, new roof on playhouse (or future sauna?). 2022: New GAF roof, Starlink internet, HE 50 gallon gas hot water system, Generac generator & automatic garage opener. The det gar has a gravel floor & great to store your yard tools & more. Some trails through the property to enjoy both the woods & cleared areas. Approx 11.5+/- mi to Houghton & 9.3+/- mi to Calumet. McLain State Park nearby w/ Lk Superior access, wildlife attracted near Bear Lake & a nice drive to Calumet to enjoy the Swedetown Trails. Seller cleared some trees for seasonal/potential view of Bear Lk. Seller has used AT & T and T-Mobile for cell service. Lots size: 158x317x407x1332x681x1225x57x99x226+/- Info believe accurate but not warranted. Buyer to verify all info. Lot size, sq footage etc are estimated. Seller may have recording devices present. By entering property you consent to being recorded. Seller requests 72 hrs response time on offers. Seller, at seller's sole discretion, with or without notice, reserves the right to set and/or modify offer deadlines. By appt only
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
23.4 acresLot Size
$178Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by KRISTINE WEIDNER (JUKURI)• CENTURY 21 AFFILIATED
Beautiful setting on hill with privacy, for this 4 BR, 3 bath home situated on approx 23+/- acres! The main floor has open living & kitchen, foyer, primary BR suite, 2 addt’l BRs & guest bath. Main floor has gas fireplace viewable from the LR & kitchen. The finished lower level includes family/rec room with gas fireplace & kitchenette nook, BR, 3/4 bath, storage rm w/ mechanicals & supplemental heat woodstove. So many updates & ready to move in! 2020: interior painting, refinished hardwood flrs, carpet in primary & BR, plantation blinds on main floor & lower level BR, LED lighting, primary & lower level bath toilets, lower level luxury vinyl floor, created 4th BR & replaced it’s windows, play space under stairs, replaced appliances (o/r, hood-vent, refrig, washer/dryer), kitchen countertops. 2021: Storm gutters (front & back), new plumbing to outside front faucet, wooden fence with gates & concrete patio, fenced-in garden area, new roof on playhouse (or future sauna?). 2022: New GAF roof, Starlink internet, HE 50 gallon gas hot water system, Generac generator & automatic garage opener. The det gar has a gravel floor & great to store your yard tools & more. Some trails through the property to enjoy both the woods & cleared areas. Approx 11.5+/- mi to Houghton & 9.3+/- mi to Calumet. McLain State Park nearby w/ Lk Superior access, wildlife attracted near Bear Lake & a nice drive to Calumet to enjoy the Swedetown Trails. Seller cleared some trees for seasonal/potential view of Bear Lk. Seller has used AT & T and T-Mobile for cell service. Lots size: 158x317x407x1332x681x1225x57x99x226+/- Info believe accurate but not warranted. Buyer to verify all info. Lot size, sq footage etc are estimated. Seller may have recording devices present. By entering property you consent to being recorded. Seller requests 72 hrs response time on offers. Seller, at seller's sole discretion, with or without notice, reserves the right to set and/or modify offer deadlines. By appt only
Greater Lansing AoR #10040840
Apr 6, 2021
Price Changed
$225,000
$71/sq ft
Apr 6, 2021
Sold
$225,000
$71/sq ft
Feb 8, 2021
Listed
$165,900
$52/sq ft
Jul 15, 2020
Listed
$225,000
$71/sq ft
Jul 14, 2020
Sold
$225,000
$71/sq ft
+45
Such a sweet spot with privacy and so much nature around you! This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is situated on approximately 23.4+/- acres with open area around the home and wooded areas to explore! The main floor has a master suite, 2 additional bedrooms, kitchen, great room with gas fireplace, foyer and laundry room. The lower level is mostly finished with a large family/rec room with gas fireplace, wet bar area, bathroom and office. Additional features of the home and property include some hardwood and tiled floors, beautiful views and natural light flowing through the living area, 2 car attached garage plus a detached storage building, additional access road off of Bear Lake Road to get to the back acreage and most of all a feeling of home. This location is near Bear Lake, McLain State Park on Lake Superior and a reasonable drive to Calumet where you can enjoy the Swedetown Trails and more! Approximately 11.5+/- miles to Houghton and 9.3+/- miles to Calumet.
Public Records
Jul 22, 2020
Sold
$225,000
$71/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #10036073
Nov 23, 2019
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 2019
Listed
$250,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 10, 2002
Sold
$190,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,018 (+5.5%)
2024
$4,759 (+28.6%)
2020
$3,701 (+1.1%)
2019
$3,660 (+1.7%)
2018
$3,599 (+6.5%)
2017
$3,379 (+163.8%)
2016
$1,281
2015
$1,280 (+3.2%)
2013
$1,240
Tax history for 18853 Bear Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,018 (+5.5%)
2024
$4,759 (+28.6%)
2020
$3,701 (+1.1%)
2019
$3,660 (+1.7%)
2018
$3,599 (+6.5%)
2017
$3,379 (+163.8%)
2016
$1,281
2015
$1,280 (+3.2%)
2013
$1,240
*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
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
22.47 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,575
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Houghton County
APN
007-127-002-15
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Direct Access
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Wood, Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Range, Oven, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Main Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full, Interior Entry
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,659
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,524
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 475
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Lot Size : See Remarks
Lot Size Acres: 23.4
Zoning Description: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator
Utilities: Cable Not Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Hancock Public Schools
Location Information
Directions: US41 North, L on Lake Annie Road, L on Salo Road, L on Bear Lake Road, On L
Subdivision Name: None
Cross Street: M203
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,575
Stories: —
Lot Size: 22.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Houghton County
APN: 007-127-002-15
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
Around this home
Schools
Barkell Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.1mi
5/10
Hancock Central High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
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 88° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Hancock, MI • 49930
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