Affordable Pure Michigan four season home located on 214' of private Bear Creek frontage. There is also an artesian spring fed pond that is stocked with bass and bluegill on the property. Bear Creek is the best kept secret in the north! This fast flowing, National & Scenic River is the major spawning tributary to the Manistee River system providing most of the wild runs of steelhead and salmon for this region as well as some of the earliest steelhead catches in spring and fall. Brookies, Rainbow and Browns also like to call this river home. Relax in this well-maintained year-round cottage with two bedrooms/two bathrooms, office/third non-conforming bedroom, family room and a generous great room with wood stove overlooking the river.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$170Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by The Jon Zickert Group at Real Estate One Zickert• Real Estate One Beulah
Affordable Pure Michigan four season home located on 214' of private Bear Creek frontage. There is also an artesian spring fed pond that is stocked with bass and bluegill on the property. Bear Creek is the best kept secret in the north! This fast flowing, National & Scenic River is the major spawning tributary to the Manistee River system providing most of the wild runs of steelhead and salmon for this region as well as some of the earliest steelhead catches in spring and fall. Brookies, Rainbow and Browns also like to call this river home. Relax in this well-maintained year-round cottage with two bedrooms/two bathrooms, office/third non-conforming bedroom, family room and a generous great room with wood stove overlooking the river.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1189205
Jun 17, 2019
Sold
$212,000
$103/sq ft
Jun 17, 2019
Sold
$212,000
$103/sq ft
Apr 26, 2019
Listed
$207,000
$100/sq ft
Apr 26, 2019
Listed
$207,000
$100/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001189205
Jun 17, 2019
Sold
$212,000
$103/sq ft
Apr 26, 2019
Listed
$207,000
$100/sq ft
Affordable Pure Michigan four season home located on 214’ of private Bear Creek frontage. There is also an artesian spring fed pond that is stocked with bass and bluegill on the property. Bear Creek is the best kept secret in the north! This fast flowing, National & Scenic River is the major spawning tributary to the Manistee River system providing most of the wild runs of steelhead and salmon for this region as well as some of the earliest steelhead catches in spring and fall. Brookies, Rainbow and Browns also like to call this river home. Relax in this well-maintained year-round cottage with two bedrooms/two bathrooms, office/third non-conforming bedroom, family room and a generous great room with wood stove overlooking the river. The custom kitchen overlooks the great room and also has views of the river. The numerous outbuildings are perfect for storage and there is even a small outbuilding which could be converted into a sauna or greenhouse. This is your home to enjoy Pure Michigan! Close to Lake Michigan, Portage Lake, Arcadia Bluffs, Crystal Mountain, casino, golf, skiing, swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, etc†¦
SW Michigan MLS #17017365
Sep 15, 2017
Sold
$172,000
$83/sq ft
Apr 21, 2017
Listed
$189,900
$92/sq ft
REALCOMP #67017017365
Sep 15, 2017
Sold
$172,000
$83/sq ft
Apr 21, 2017
Listed
$189,900
$92/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #11044327
Sep 1, 2011
Sold
$50,000
$24/sq ft
Jul 25, 2011
Listed
$48,430
$23/sq ft
REALCOMP #67011044327
Sep 1, 2011
Sold
$50,000
$24/sq ft
Jul 25, 2011
Listed
$48,430
$23/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #119567
Mar 3, 2000
Sold
$116,500
$56/sq ft
Oct 10, 1998
Listed
$133,900
$65/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000119567
Mar 3, 2000
Sold
$116,500
$56/sq ft
Oct 10, 1998
Listed
$133,900
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$998 (−63.2%)
2024
$2,714 (+7.2%)
2023
$2,533 (+7.8%)
2022
$2,350 (+3.9%)
2021
$2,261 (+2.8%)
2020
$2,199 (+15.8%)
2019
$1,899 (+1.3%)
2018
$1,874 (+1.5%)
2017
$1,847 (−6.7%)
2016
$1,980
2015
$1,979 (−0.3%)
2014
$1,985 (−5.9%)
2013
$2,110
Tax history for 12629 Milks Road Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$998 (−63.2%)
2024
$2,714 (+7.2%)
2023
$2,533 (+7.8%)
2022
$2,350 (+3.9%)
2021
$2,261 (+2.8%)
2020
$2,199 (+15.8%)
2019
$1,899 (+1.3%)
2018
$1,874 (+1.5%)
2017
$1,847 (−6.7%)
2016
$1,980
2015
$1,979 (−0.3%)
2014
$1,985 (−5.9%)
2013
$2,110
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: From US31 between Bear Lake and Onekama - go east on 9 Mile Road 5.5 miles to Horseshoe Creek Road. Continue onto Tannerville Rd. Turn left onto Mc Clellan Rd. Turn left onto Milks Rd to your new Bear Creek home.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.12 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 08-562-701-09
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
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% chance 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
$334,000 – $404,000
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