Rustic cabin on the very best fishing bend on the river!! It's known as the best fishing honey hole ( 7+ ft deep ) in a 2 mile stretch of this well known trout stream. Owner says trout can be taken any day of the year. Browns & Rainbows through the summer, Steelhead in spring, fall & winter, Salmon in Sept. This 150 feet of Bear Creek frontage comes with a rustic 3bd 1 bth cottage that would be ideal to fixup and create that fish camp getaway and bonus, the small town of Kaleva just a few miles away for a drink and provisions! Truley a unique opportunity
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Dean Baker• REMAX Bayshore - Union St TC
•231-941-4500 (broker)
•brittany@remax-bayshore.com (broker)
Bought with Non Member Office• NON-MLS MEMBER OFFICE
Rustic cabin on the very best fishing bend on the river!! It's known as the best fishing honey hole ( 7+ ft deep ) in a 2 mile stretch of this well known trout stream. Owner says trout can be taken any day of the year. Browns & Rainbows through the summer, Steelhead in spring, fall & winter, Salmon in Sept. This 150 feet of Bear Creek frontage comes with a rustic 3bd 1 bth cottage that would be ideal to fixup and create that fish camp getaway and bonus, the small town of Kaleva just a few miles away for a drink and provisions! Truley a unique opportunity
REALCOMP #78080002815
Feb 10, 2023
Sold
$78,000
$102/sq ft
Jan 20, 2023
Listed
—
Dec 19, 2022
Listed
$88,000
$115/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #1202967
Dec 11, 2020
Sold
$39,000
$51/sq ft
Dec 11, 2020
Sold
$39,000
$51/sq ft
Nov 3, 2020
Listed
$55,000
$72/sq ft
Nov 3, 2020
Listed
$55,000
$72/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001202967
Dec 11, 2020
Sold
$39,000
$51/sq ft
Nov 3, 2020
Listed
$55,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$572 (−74.8%)
2024
$2,269 (+14.7%)
2023
$1,979 (+6.8%)
2022
$1,854 (+2.3%)
2021
$1,812 (+169.7%)
2020
$672 (+1.1%)
2019
$665 (+1.7%)
2018
$653 (+2.1%)
2017
$640 (+1.0%)
2016
$634 (+1.3%)
2015
$626 (+1.3%)
2014
$618 (+2.6%)
2013
$602
Tax history for 12590 Milks Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$572 (−74.8%)
2024
$2,269 (+14.7%)
2023
$1,979 (+6.8%)
2022
$1,854 (+2.3%)
2021
$1,812 (+169.7%)
2020
$672 (+1.1%)
2019
$665 (+1.7%)
2018
$653 (+2.1%)
2017
$640 (+1.0%)
2016
$634 (+1.3%)
2015
$626 (+1.3%)
2014
$618 (+2.6%)
2013
$602
*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
0.4 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
08-030-450-05
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
Interior
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Bedroom Information
First Floor Bedroom
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 8 x 6
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Main): 1
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Dimension: 10 x 7
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Dimensions: 15 x 20
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Log
Foundation Type: Slab
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: Creek/Stream/Brook, Water View, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Water
Lake Name: Bear Creek
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1945
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
SITE/LOT FEATURES: Cleared
Lot Size: 202,103
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 0.4
Frontage: 150
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Space Heater
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=768
School Information
School District: Kaleva Norman Dickson SD
School District: Kaleva Norman Dickson Sd
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: From Kaleva, follow Healy Lake Road south to 9 Mile Road; go right; follow to N High Bridge Road; go left; follow to Milks Road; go right. Follow to home on right, look for sign.
Municipality: Maple Grove Twp
Mail City: Kaleva
Subdivision: N/A
Municipality: Maple Grove Twp
Area (Municipality): Maple Grove Twp (51008)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 08-030-450-05
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Aspire North REALTORS
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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Kaleva, MI • 49645
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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
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Estimated sale price
$163,000 – $197,000
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