Adorable 2-bedroom cottage located on a nicely wooded acre of land, with deeded access to THE LITTLE MANISTEE RIVER! The home features an eat-in kitchen with a breakfast bar, updated septic, electrical and plumbing. Most recently the sellers have added a new furnace, washer & dryer, and new concrete in the one-car garage! This is a great start in Northern Michigan. Some knotty pine ceilings, and a walk-in shower - a deck off the back for entertaining! Make this your next stop in Northern Michigan.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
1.06 acresLot Size
$200Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sally Belman• Big River Properties
Contact: NancyRandall@BigRiverVentures.com
Bought with Kerri Mackey• LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee
Adorable 2-bedroom cottage located on a nicely wooded acre of land, with deeded access to THE LITTLE MANISTEE RIVER! The home features an eat-in kitchen with a breakfast bar, updated septic, electrical and plumbing. Most recently the sellers have added a new furnace, washer & dryer, and new concrete in the one-car garage! This is a great start in Northern Michigan. Some knotty pine ceilings, and a walk-in shower - a deck off the back for entertaining! Make this your next stop in Northern Michigan.
SW Michigan MLS #19034874
Dec 16, 2019
Sold
$57,500
$82/sq ft
Nov 21, 2019
Pending
—
Oct 17, 2019
Price Changed
$56,900
$81/sq ft
Sep 9, 2019
Price Changed
$59,900
$86/sq ft
Jul 18, 2019
Listed
$64,900
$93/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70072115
Dec 16, 2019
Sold
$57,500
$82/sq ft
Jul 18, 2019
Listed
$56,900
$81/sq ft
Jul 18, 2019
Listed
$56,900
$81/sq ft
REALCOMP #67019034874
Dec 16, 2019
Sold
$57,500
$82/sq ft
Jul 18, 2019
Listed
$56,900
$81/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #12027621
Jul 8, 2013
Sold
$22,900
$33/sq ft
Apr 20, 2012
Listed
$22,900
$33/sq ft
REALCOMP #67012027621
Jul 8, 2013
Sold
$22,900
$33/sq ft
Apr 20, 2012
Listed
$22,900
$33/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #501162
Dec 12, 2005
Sold
$26,250
$38/sq ft
Mar 15, 2005
Listed
$38,900
$56/sq ft
REALCOMP #72000501162
Dec 12, 2005
Sold
$26,250
$38/sq ft
Mar 15, 2005
Listed
$38,900
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$919 (+2.6%)
2023
$896 (+6.0%)
2022
$845 (+2.4%)
2021
$826 (+7.6%)
2020
$768 (+37.3%)
2019
$559 (−3.2%)
2018
$578 (+9.4%)
2017
$528 (−4.8%)
2016
$555 (+2.4%)
2015
$542 (−4.9%)
2014
$570 (+13.2%)
2013
$503
Tax history for 8978 N Granger Road Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$919 (+2.6%)
2023
$896 (+6.0%)
2022
$845 (+2.4%)
2021
$826 (+7.6%)
2020
$768 (+37.3%)
2019
$559 (−3.2%)
2018
$578 (+9.4%)
2017
$528 (−4.8%)
2016
$555 (+2.4%)
2015
$542 (−4.9%)
2014
$570 (+13.2%)
2013
$503
*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
72 ft.
Lot depth
188 ft.
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
680
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
04-120-001-00
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: 1
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: LP Tank Owned
# of Rooms Total: 5
Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Screens
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 700
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1970
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Recreational, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 1.06
Lot Size Area: 1.06
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 700.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $583
Tax Assessed Value: $18,565
Location
School Information
High School District: Kaleva-Norman-Dickso
Location Information
Directions: 10½ Mile Road, West to Granger Road, South to property
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 680
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Lake County
APN: 04-120-001-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
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Schools
KND Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 13.0mi
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Brethren Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 13.0mi
5/10
Brethren High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.0mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% 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
1/10 Wind Factor
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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Estimated sale price
$133,000 – $161,000
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