This cozy cottage sits on approximately 1/2 an acre with 75 feet of prime frontage on 78-acre all-sports Harper Lake in Irons. The property has been used as a flourishing Airbnb rental since the summer of 2018. It features an easy slope to the lake with excellent views. Cottage features include 3 bedrooms, 1 bath (Completely remodeled), an open concept kitchen/living room with the bonus of a separate dining area and 4 seasons living room with large windows overlooking the lake. Its clean, neat and ready to use the day you close. NEW ROOF in October 2019. A 30x30 detached garage and two sheds affording lots of room for toys and storage. Manistee National Forest right across the road! The area has 100's of miles of groomed snowmobile trails as well as county roads that are open to ORV's This is one of the best Lots on the lake with a gradual slope to the lakefront for easy access. No need to traverse steps or a steep hill. New Mini Split Heat/AC installed in 2018. Property currently rents for $200 per night with a 2 night minimum stay. This home is efficient and pays for itself.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$337Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by George Merz• Big River Properties
Contact: NancyRandall@BigRiverVentures.com
Bought with Amber Muma• Five Star Real Estate Fremont
This cozy cottage sits on approximately 1/2 an acre with 75 feet of prime frontage on 78-acre all-sports Harper Lake in Irons. The property has been used as a flourishing Airbnb rental since the summer of 2018. It features an easy slope to the lake with excellent views. Cottage features include 3 bedrooms, 1 bath (Completely remodeled), an open concept kitchen/living room with the bonus of a separate dining area and 4 seasons living room with large windows overlooking the lake. Its clean, neat and ready to use the day you close. NEW ROOF in October 2019. A 30x30 detached garage and two sheds affording lots of room for toys and storage. Manistee National Forest right across the road! The area has 100's of miles of groomed snowmobile trails as well as county roads that are open to ORV's
REALCOMP #67019044324
Mar 26, 2020
Sold
$165,000
$183/sq ft
Sep 11, 2019
Listed
$179,900
$200/sq ft
This cozy cottage sits on approximately 1/2 an acre with 75 feet of prime frontage on 78-acre all-sports Harper Lake in Irons. The property has been used as a flourishing Airbnb rental since the summer of 2018. It features an easy slope to the lake with excellent views. Cottage features include 3 bedrooms, 1 bath (Completely remodeled), an open concept kitchen/living room with the bonus of a separate dining area and 4 seasons living room with large windows overlooking the lake. Its clean, neat and ready to use the day you close. NEW ROOF in October 2019. A 30x30 detached garage and two sheds affording lots of room for toys and storage. Manistee National Forest right across the road! The area has 100's of miles of groomed snowmobile trails as well as county roads that are open to ORV'sThis is one of the best Lots on the lake with a gradual slope to the lakefront for easy access. No need to traverse steps or a steep hill. New Mini Split Heat/AC installed in 2018. Property currently rents for $200 per night with a 2 night minimum stay. This home is efficient and pays for itself.
SW Michigan MLS #17054862
Feb 28, 2018
Sold
$130,000
$144/sq ft
Feb 21, 2018
Pending
—
Feb 2, 2018
Contingent
—
Nov 6, 2017
Listed
$139,900
$155/sq ft
REALCOMP #67017054862
Feb 28, 2018
Sold
$130,000
$144/sq ft
Nov 4, 2017
Listed
$139,900
$155/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,073 (+3.4%)
2023
$2,971 (+3.8%)
2022
$2,862 (+2.6%)
2021
$2,788 (+22.8%)
2020
$2,271 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,187 (+75.6%)
2018
$1,245 (+9.4%)
2017
$1,138 (−4.9%)
2016
$1,197 (+2.7%)
2015
$1,165 (−10.5%)
2014
$1,302 (+5.1%)
2013
$1,239
Tax history for 10198 N Bass Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,073 (+3.4%)
2023
$2,971 (+3.8%)
2022
$2,862 (+2.6%)
2021
$2,788 (+22.8%)
2020
$2,271 (+3.8%)
2019
$2,187 (+75.6%)
2018
$1,245 (+9.4%)
2017
$1,138 (−4.9%)
2016
$1,197 (+2.7%)
2015
$1,165 (−10.5%)
2014
$1,302 (+5.1%)
2013
$1,239
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
880
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
04-280-021-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: SEER 13 or Greater
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 7
Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 900
Construction Materials: Block, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1960
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.47
Lot Size Area: 0.47
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Harper Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 900.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $1,245
Tax Assessed Value: $44,400
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Broadband
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 100.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Has Association
School Information
High School District: Kaleva-Norman-Dickso
Location Information
Directions: M-37 to 10 Mile Rd W. following as it turns into 10 1/2 Mile Rd about 9 miles to Bass Lk. Rd. S. about 3/10 of mile.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 880
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Lake County
APN: 04-280-021-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
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K - 12
Preschool & daycare
KND Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 11.7mi
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Brethren Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 11.7mi
5/10
Brethren High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.7mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Irons, MI • 49644
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