Quintessential Cottage on Manistee Lake Cottage! Situated on a quiet street, dead end, where walking and biking is safe and peaceful. Sunshine streams through this timeless 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage, filling it with warmth and charm. Set on the sandy-bottom shores of Manistee Lake with crystal-clear water, it’s the perfect place for swimming, boating, and year-round enjoyment. Classic details include arched hallways, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, waterside dining, an enclosed front porch, and multiple decks designed for lakeside living. The cottage comes mostly furnished, so you can move right in and start relaxing. With a durable metal roof and easy-care vinyl siding, maintenance is a breeze, leaving more time to enjoy the lake. A spacious two-car garage and mature trees complete this Up North retreat. Manistee Lake is renowned for its excellent fishing- walleye, perch, bass, and pike are plentiful right off the dock. Beyond the water, explore thousands of acres of nearby state land, snowmobile and ATV trails, or wind down at local favorites like Short’s Brewing Company, Dingman’s Beer Garden, or Casa Nueva. From sunrises to sunsets, this property captures the very best of Northern Michigan’s lakefront lifestyle.
Situated on a quiet street, dead end, where walking and biking is safe and peaceful. Sunshine streams through this timeless 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage, filling it with warmth and charm. Set on the sandy-bottom shores of Manistee Lake with crystal-clear water, it’s the perfect place for swimming, boating, and year-round enjoyment. Classic details include arched hallways, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, waterside dining, an enclosed front porch, and multiple decks designed for lakeside living. The cottage comes mostly furnished, so you can move right in and start relaxing. With a durable metal roof and easy-care vinyl siding, maintenance is a breeze, leaving more time to enjoy the lake. A spacious two-car garage and mature trees complete this Up North retreat. Manistee Lake is renowned for its excellent fishing- walleye, perch, bass, and pike are plentiful right off the dock. Beyond the water, explore thousands of acres of nearby state land, snowmobile and ATV trails, or wind down at local favorites like Short’s Brewing Company, Dingman’s Beer Garden, or Casa Nueva. From sunrises to sunsets, this property captures the very best of Northern Michigan’s lakefront lifestyle.
REALCOMP #20251035405
Nov 5, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 30, 2025
Sold
$560,000
$365/sq ft
Sep 29, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 8, 2025
Listed
$565,000
$369/sq ft
REALCOMP #79080061668
Oct 30, 2025
Sold
$560,000
$365/sq ft
Sep 29, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 8, 2025
Listed
$565,000
$369/sq ft
Situated on a quiet street, dead end, where walking and biking is safe and peaceful. Sunshine streams through this timeless 4-bedroom, 2-bath cottage, filling it with warmth and charm. Set on the sandy-bottom shores of Manistee Lake with crystal-clear water, its the perfect place for swimming, boating, and year-round enjoyment. Classic details include arched hallways, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, waterside dining, an enclosed front porch, and multiple decks designed for lakeside living. The cottage comes mostly furnished, so you can move right in and start relaxing. With a durable metal roof and easy-care vinyl siding, maintenance is a breeze, leaving more time to enjoy the lake. A spacious two-car garage and mature trees complete this Up North retreat. Manistee Lake is renowned for its excellent fishing- walleye, perch, bass, and pike are plentiful right off the dock. Beyond the water, explore thousands of acres of nearby state land, snowmobile and ATV trails, or wind down at local favorites like Shorts Brewing Company, Dingmans Beer Garden, or Casa Nueva. From sunrises to sunsets, this property captures the very best of Northern Michigans lakefront lifestyle.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,093 (+2.6%)
2024
$3,987 (+6.1%)
2023
$3,759 (+4.8%)
2022
$3,586 (+2.7%)
2021
$3,492 (+2.3%)
2020
$3,415 (+5.6%)
2019
$3,234 (+0.8%)
2018
$3,209 (+0.8%)
2017
$3,184 (−1.7%)
2016
$3,239 (+4.4%)
2015
$3,103 (+1.6%)
2014
$3,055 (+4.0%)
2013
$2,937
Tax history for 7269 Shore Rd NE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,093 (+2.6%)
2024
$3,987 (+6.1%)
2023
$3,759 (+4.8%)
2022
$3,586 (+2.7%)
2021
$3,492 (+2.3%)
2020
$3,415 (+5.6%)
2019
$3,234 (+0.8%)
2018
$3,209 (+0.8%)
2017
$3,184 (−1.7%)
2016
$3,239 (+4.4%)
2015
$3,103 (+1.6%)
2014
$3,055 (+4.0%)
2013
$2,937
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,550 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,220
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kalkaska County
APN
005-341-005-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Porch
Roof: Metal
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Entry Location: GroundLevelwSteps
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,533
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front, Waterfront
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Water Body Name: Manistee Lake
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Dimensions: 51 x 124 x 49 x 124
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,988
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Kalkaska
Location Information
Directions: 612 to Sands park to Shore Rd NE
Subdivision Name: LAKEVIEW SUB
Cross Street: E of Sands Park Dr NE, North side of Shore Rd NE
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,220
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,550 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Kalkaska County
APN: 005-341-005-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealcompIILtd
Around this home
Schools
Birch Street Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.2mi
4/10
Kalkaska Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.4mi
5/10
Kalkaska High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.2mi
7/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Kalkaska, MI • 49646
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$549,000 – $664,000
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