A unique fishing lodge or year round home on the Big Bear Creek (world record Brown Trout caught nearby)in Manistee County. 2 1/2 acres of groomed, park-like setting with privacy Pines on the west and 139 ft of frontage out the back door of this well maintained ranch home. The open floor plan features a modern eat-in kitchen, wood stove in the living room, a screened 3 season room and a partial basement with a bedroom and laundry room. The property is highlighted in a western theme with several attached outbuildings reminiscent of the old west. Trophy deer have been taken from this property. There are 5 existing campsites with full hook ups and a large pavillion for entertaining your fishing friends during the fall salmon run. Bear Creek is also the major tributary of the Big Manistee R iver for a fantastic Spring steelhead spawning. This property is ideal for a fishing club and just as suitable for a quiet retreat for retirees.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
2.3 acresLot Size
$416Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Bonnie Walsh• Coldwell Banker Professionals
Bought with Bonnie Walsh• Coldwell Banker Professionals
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Market trends in 49645, MI
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
92.3%
0.6% MoM
Median sale price
$277K
$22K MoM
Avg. days on market
103d
47 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
1 MoM
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Sale history for 12425 Milks Rd
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #11011954
Aug 3, 2011
Sold
$127,000
$150/sq ft
Mar 8, 2011
Listed
$149,000
$176/sq ft
REALCOMP #67011011954
Aug 3, 2011
Sold
$127,000
$150/sq ft
Mar 8, 2011
Listed
$149,000
$176/sq ft
A unique fishing lodge or year round home on the Big Bear Creek (world record Brown Trout caught nearby)in Manistee County. 2 1/2 acres of groomed, park-like setting with privacy Pines on the west and 139 ft of frontage out the back door of this well maintained ranch home. The open floor plan features a modern eat-in kitchen, wood stove in the living room, a screened 3 season room and a partial basement with a bedroom and laundry room. The property is highlighted in a western theme with several attached outbuildings reminiscent of the old west. Trophy deer have been taken from this property. There are 5 existing campsites with full hook ups and a large pavillion for entertaining your fishing friends during the fall salmon run. Bear Creek is also the major tributary of the Big Manistee River for a fantastic Spring steelhead spawning. This property is ideal for a fishing club and just as suitable for a quiet retreat for retirees.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70138975
Mar 8, 2011
Listed
$149,000
$176/sq ft
A unique fishing lodge or year round home on the Big Bear Creek (world record Brown Trout caught nearby)in Manistee County. 2 1/2 acres of groomed, park-like setting with privacy Pines on the west and 139 ft of frontage out the back door of this well maintained ranch home. The open floor plan features a modern eat-in kitchen, wood stove in the living room, a screened 3 season room and a partial basement with a bedroom and laundry room. The property is highlighted in a western theme with several attached outbuildings reminiscent of the old west. Trophy deer have been taken from this property. There are 5 existing campsites with full hook ups and a large pavillion for entertaining your fishing friends during the fall salmon run. Bear Creek is also the major tributary of the Big Manistee R
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$554 (−76.4%)
2024
$2,352 (+6.4%)
2023
$2,211 (+6.8%)
2022
$2,071 (+3.7%)
2021
$1,997 (+2.3%)
2020
$1,952 (+1.1%)
2019
$1,931 (+1.7%)
2018
$1,898 (+2.1%)
2017
$1,859 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,842 (+1.3%)
2015
$1,818 (−0.3%)
2014
$1,824 (−0.8%)
2013
$1,839
Tax history for 12425 Milks Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$554 (−76.4%)
2024
$2,352 (+6.4%)
2023
$2,211 (+6.8%)
2022
$2,071 (+3.7%)
2021
$1,997 (+2.3%)
2020
$1,952 (+1.1%)
2019
$1,931 (+1.7%)
2018
$1,898 (+2.1%)
2017
$1,859 (+0.9%)
2016
$1,842 (+1.3%)
2015
$1,818 (−0.3%)
2014
$1,824 (−0.8%)
2013
$1,839
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.3 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Manistee County
APN
08-031-200-07
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Wood
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 4
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
Basement: Partial
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 8
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 10
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 8
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 16
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 16
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 17
Room Length: 13
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 6
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Width: 8
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 16
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 846
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1993
Roof: Metal
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.3
Lot Size Area: 2.3
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s), Pole Barn
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Bear Creek
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 846.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Annual Amount: $1,408
Tax Assessed Value: $29,493
Location
School Information
High School District: Kaleva-Norman-Dickso
Location Information
Directions: US 31 North to Eight Mile Rd, then East to Chief, North to Tannerville and East again to McClellan. South to Milks and East to second driveway.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 08-031-200-07
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
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Schools
KND Elementary
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.9mi
3/10
Brethren Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
Brethren High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
6/10
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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
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° 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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Estimated sale price
$335,000 – $405,000
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