Surrounded by the Manistee National Forest and just steps from Lake Michigan, this residence is a perfect private getaway. Charming and comfortable three level home with three spacious bedrooms, two full baths, natural fireplace, open main floor, and four separate porches. With wonderful views of Lake Michigan, including a lookout ''widows watch'' which is accessible from the landing at the top of the stairs, it is the perfect place to relax with family and friends. Over $20K has been spent on updates. This secluded and sandy beachfront home is one in a million with being just 102 steps away and with 166' of private frontage. Enjoy it all year round as your main residence, or use it as your summer retreat.
Surrounded by the Manistee National Forest and just steps from Lake Michigan, this residence is a perfect private getaway. Charming and comfortable three level home with three spacious bedrooms, two full baths, natural fireplace, open main floor, and four separate porches. With wonderful views of Lake Michigan, including a lookout ''widows watch'' which is accessible from the landing at the top of the stairs, it is the perfect place to relax with family and friends. Over $20K has been spent on updates. This secluded and sandy beachfront home is one in a million with being just 102 steps away and with 166' of private frontage. Enjoy it all year round as your main residence, or use it as your summer retreat.
REALCOMP #65021025914
Sep 17, 2021
Sold
$700,000
$438/sq ft
Aug 15, 2021
Pending
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Jul 30, 2021
Price Changed
$749,000
$468/sq ft
Jul 3, 2021
Listed
$799,000
$499/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #19017713
Jul 10, 2019
Sold
$505,000
$316/sq ft
Jun 3, 2019
Pending
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May 1, 2019
Listed
$525,000
$328/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70058524
Jul 10, 2019
Sold
$505,000
$316/sq ft
May 1, 2019
Listed
$525,000
$328/sq ft
REALCOMP #71019017713
Jul 10, 2019
Sold
$505,000
$316/sq ft
May 1, 2019
Listed
$525,000
$328/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #18023109
Jan 1, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jul 3, 2018
Price Changed
$595,000
$372/sq ft
May 24, 2018
Listed
$625,000
$391/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70017652
Dec 31, 2018
Listing Removed
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May 24, 2018
Listed
$595,000
$372/sq ft
REALCOMP #71018023109
Dec 31, 2018
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 2018
Listed
$595,000
$372/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #17013322
Jan 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2017
Listed
$650,000
$406/sq ft
REALCOMP #71017013322
Dec 31, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2017
Listed
$650,000
$406/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #16013253
Dec 8, 2016
Listing Removed
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Apr 21, 2016
Price Changed
$699,000
$437/sq ft
Mar 29, 2016
Price Changed
$715,000
$447/sq ft
Mar 29, 2016
Price Changed
$719,000
$449/sq ft
Mar 29, 2016
Listed
$719,000
$449/sq ft
REALCOMP #71016013253
Dec 31, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Mar 29, 2016
Listed
$699,000
$437/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #15027111
Dec 23, 2015
Listing Removed
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Sep 4, 2015
Listed
$750,000
$469/sq ft
REALCOMP #67015027111
Dec 22, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 2015
Listed
$750,000
$469/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1989
Sold
$49,000
$31/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,496
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mason County
APN
006-112-012-90
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Whirlpool Tub, Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 9
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Replacement
Room Information
Basement: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Traditional
Building Area Total: 1,600
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 2004
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 1.35
Lot Size Area: 1.35
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1600.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $11,780
Tax Assessed Value: $260,500
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Manistee
Location Information
Directions: N US 31 to Countyline Rd W to Morton Rd, S on Morton Rd to Jepson, Jepson W to Old Freesoil Rd, S to home
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,496
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Mason County
APN: 006-112-012-90
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 6.6mi
5/10
Manistee High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Manistee, MI • 49660
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 2.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$821,000 – $993,000
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