Opportunities like this don't come along very often. 267 ft of private frontage on Bellows Lake. Bellows is a 90 acre lake, very quite with no public boat launch, great for cruising on your pontoon and fishing. The house was built in 1980 with an emphasis on quality. Time has past and updates and upgrades are needed. With over 2900 finished square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a unfinished walkout basement this place has a ton of potential. Main floor has large living room with the fireplace, formal dinning area with fireplace, large master suite with private master bath a large kitchen includes eating area with sliding glass doors leading to large deck over looking the lake. Upstairs includes 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The property also backs up to the Ransom Lake Natural Area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
2.23 acresLot Size
$189Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Doug Taylor• Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Benzie
Bought with Doug Taylor• Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Benzie
Opportunities like this don't come along very often. 267 ft of private frontage on Bellows Lake. Bellows is a 90 acre lake, very quite with no public boat launch, great for cruising on your pontoon and super fishing. The house was built in 1980 with an emphasis on quality. Time has past and updates and upgrades are needed. With over 2900 finished square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a unfinished walkout basement this place has a ton of potential. Main floor has large living room with the fireplace, formal dinning area with fireplace, large master suite with private master bath a large kitchen includes eating area with sliding glass doors leading to large deck over looking the lake. Upstairs includes 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The property also backs up to the Ransom Lake Natural Area. Pole barn for the cars or toys round out this amazing property.
REALCOMP #78001182901
Dec 3, 2018
Sold
$220,000
$75/sq ft
Jul 13, 2018
Listed
$269,000
$91/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #18034373
Dec 3, 2018
Sold
$220,000
$75/sq ft
Jul 12, 2018
Listed
$269,000
$91/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70025423
Dec 3, 2018
Sold
$220,000
$75/sq ft
Jul 12, 2018
Listed
$269,000
$91/sq ft
Jul 12, 2018
Listed
$269,000
$91/sq ft
REALCOMP #67018034373
Dec 3, 2018
Sold
$220,000
$75/sq ft
Jul 12, 2018
Listed
$269,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,284 (−77.2%)
2024
$5,640 (+4.6%)
2023
$5,393
Tax history for 5785 Bellows Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,284 (−77.2%)
2024
$5,640 (+4.6%)
2023
$5,393
*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
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,040
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
01-025-004-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
Directions: From village of Lake Ann, East on Maple St. 2 miles to South on Bellows Lake Road, road becomes private last 100 yards before house. Or US 31 to Lake Ann Rd. North to Nofsger Rd East to Bellows Lake Rd (right or South) to property.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,040
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 01-025-004-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
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Schools
Westwoods Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
West Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.3mi
8/10
West Senior High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° 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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Estimated sale price
$528,000 – $639,000
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