Enjoy nature in this well maintained, bright cottage or small home situated on 2.67 acres, mostly undeveloped. It is heavily insulated for year around use, has high ceilings, and ceiling fans. The 23 x 14 three-season room has skylights and is enveloped with wrap around, floor to ceiling screens and adjustable windows. Outside there is a stone fire circle, fish cleaning station and a picnic area. Endless recreational opportunities abound including Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Crystal Mountain Resort, Frankfort, Manistee and Traverse City. Located on a high bluff on Bear Creek, this blue ribbon stream is the main tributary to the Manistee River and contains trout, salmon and steelhead. Here's your chance to own a piece of Pure Michigan.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
2.67 acresLot Size
$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Gaston• Re/Max Bayshore Properties
Bought with Jeff Pyciak• 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 12443 Milks Rd
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #15009232
Sep 27, 2021
Listing Removed
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Feb 26, 2015
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #13035078
Sep 21, 2021
Listing Removed
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Jun 19, 2013
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1188680
Jun 25, 2019
Sold
$106,000
$131/sq ft
Jun 25, 2019
Sold
$106,000
$131/sq ft
Apr 12, 2019
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
Apr 12, 2019
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001188680
Jun 25, 2019
Sold
$106,000
$131/sq ft
Apr 12, 2019
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #19016048
Jun 24, 2019
Sold
$106,000
$131/sq ft
Apr 5, 2019
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70057895
Jun 24, 2019
Sold
$106,000
$131/sq ft
Jun 24, 2019
Sold
$106,000
$131/sq ft
Apr 5, 2019
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
Apr 5, 2019
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
REALCOMP #67019016048
Jun 24, 2019
Sold
$106,000
$131/sq ft
Apr 5, 2019
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1181690
Jan 10, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jan 10, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 11, 2018
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001181690
Jan 10, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 11, 2018
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #1163628
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
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Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jul 3, 2016
Listed
$98,000
$121/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001163628
Sep 28, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jul 3, 2016
Listed
$98,000
$121/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1147725
Feb 15, 2016
Listing Removed
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Feb 15, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 9, 2015
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001147725
Feb 15, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 9, 2015
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
REALCOMP #67015009232
Feb 15, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Feb 26, 2015
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
REALCOMP #67013035078
Jun 3, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jun 19, 2013
Listed
$109,000
$135/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #127966
Jun 12, 2002
Sold
$127,500
$158/sq ft
Aug 30, 2001
Listed
$139,900
$173/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000127966
Jun 12, 2002
Sold
$127,500
$158/sq ft
Aug 30, 2001
Listed
$139,900
$173/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$703 (−76.4%)
2024
$2,981 (+6.4%)
2023
$2,803 (+31.1%)
2022
$2,137 (+3.7%)
2021
$2,061 (+2.3%)
2020
$2,015 (−11.7%)
2019
$2,283 (+1.7%)
2018
$2,244 (+2.1%)
2017
$2,198 (+0.9%)
2016
$2,178 (+1.3%)
2015
$2,149 (−0.3%)
2014
$2,156 (−1.9%)
2013
$2,197
Tax history for 12443 Milks Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$703 (−76.4%)
2024
$2,981 (+6.4%)
2023
$2,803 (+31.1%)
2022
$2,137 (+3.7%)
2021
$2,061 (+2.3%)
2020
$2,015 (−11.7%)
2019
$2,283 (+1.7%)
2018
$2,244 (+2.1%)
2017
$2,198 (+0.9%)
2016
$2,178 (+1.3%)
2015
$2,149 (−0.3%)
2014
$2,156 (−1.9%)
2013
$2,197
*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
2.49 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
08-031-200-05
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: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace, Wood
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 4
Appliances: Oven
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 12
Room 2 Information
Room Description: Formal
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 22
Room Type: Living Room
Room Width: 15
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 9 Information
Room Length: 11
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 5
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 17 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 18 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 19 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 20 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Other
Building Area Total: 809
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1996
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 2.67
Lot Size Area: 2.67
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Bear Creek
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 809.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $2,244.43
Tax Assessed Value: $45,567
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater
Location
School Information
High School District: Kaleva-Norman-Dickso
Location Information
Directions: From the Village of Kaleva take 9 Mile Rd. West. Turn south (Left) on High Bridge Rd. Turn west (right) on Milks Rd. Look for the sign on the Left
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 08-031-200-05
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
Around this home
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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Lifestyle
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$185,000 – $223,000
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