OFF MARKET

Off Market Feb 2011 for $585K

$5,051,084

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8,718

sq ft

2287 Bester #1, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

About this home

This breathtaking home majestically sits on 6.5 acres of manicured lawns, gorgeous gardens, meadows, & woods. It is one of Harbor Springs finest landmarks & a short distance from this small Lake Michigan waterfront community. The main house boasts of 7 bedrooms, 10 full baths, 2 half baths & 8 fireplaces and beautiful views from every room. The Living Room has French doors that lead to a large terrace which overlooks the pool, gardens & pond. There is a Library with fireplace, a Study, efficient & charming gourmet kitchen, large laundry/storage area, & a beautiful full apartment with a verandah. Bedrooms have various extras such as fireplaces, sitting rooms, private baths, a jacuzzi , & verandahs. The lower level has a family room with bar, workout room, full bath with steam shower & saun a. There is a handsome pool house with two lovely suites. This is an ideal private estate and truly a little piece of heaven!

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

6.59 acresLot Size

$579Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Linda Otis • Keller Williams GR East

Bought with Linda Otis • Keller Williams GR East

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•Source:SW Michigan MLS #3151414

Redfin Estimate

$5,051,084

$4.5M since sold in February 2011$338K since August

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This home's estimate is 131.7% higher than the average sale price ($2.18M) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$565,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,830 sq ft
2096 Pinecrest St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
SOLD DEC 10, 2025
$915,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,710 sq ft
5959 La Canada, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
SOLD DEC 22, 2025
$439,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,453 sq ft
1458 Timber Pass, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
SOLD OCT 24, 2025
6998 Windemere Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
$6,800,000
D
6 beds5 baths5,800 sq ft
6998 Windemere Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

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Market trends in 49740, MI

Last updated August 2026

Sale-to-List Price

98.0%

2.1% MoM

Median sale price

$875K

$194 MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

20 days MoM

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0 MoM

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FOR SALE BY OWNER
$510,000
2 beds2 baths1,335 sq ft
1672 Maple Ct, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
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Sale history for 2287 Bester #1

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Emmet County

APN

240807400002

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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Paved

Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage
Attached Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 10
# of Half Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Central Vacuum, Guest Quarters, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Appliances: Washer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
Has Fireplace

Room Information
Basement: Walk Out

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Area

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Den

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Exterior

Pool Information
Pool Features: Cabana

Building Information
Architectural Style: Colonial

Exterior Features
Year Built: 1963

Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved

Lot Information
Lot Features: Golf Course Frontage, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 6.59
Lot Size Area: 6.59
Lot Size Units: Acres
Water Body Name: Pond
Waterfront Features: Pond

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 8718.0

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 0
Tax Assessed Value: $470,115

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Location

HOA Information
Has Association

School Information
High School District: Harbor Springs

Location Information
Directions: Us-131 N Toward Petoskey Continue On Bay View Rd/N Us-31 Turn Left At M 119/Mi-119 Turn Right At Emmet Heights Rd Turn Left At Bester Rd Property Is On The Left

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Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Emmet County
APN: 240807400002

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2023

Around this home

Schools

Harbor Springs Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

Harbor Springs High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

6/10

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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, 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, 2 days in 30 years

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Harbor Springs, MI • 49740

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$4.80M – $5.81M

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Home values near 2287 Bester #1

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2360 Bester Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$378,750
2727 Bester Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 7791 Sq. Ft.	$3,029,932

Address	Redfin Estimate
2354 Bester Rd, Harbor Springs, MI - Beds \| - Baths \| 2018 Sq. Ft.	$525,436
2450 Bester Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1426 Sq. Ft.	$376,627

Address	Redfin Estimate
2238 Bester Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1495 Sq. Ft.	$424,110
2610 Bester Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$514,267

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