100' of beautiful, sandy Bar Lake frontage! Bar Lake is a fairly large (approx. 1 mile long) all-sports lake, located directly across the road from Lake Michigan. This cute and cozy 3 season cottage is nestled on the lake shore amongst mature pines and hardwood trees. Very clean and neat and features hardwood floors, vinyl replacement windows, 1 bedroom with an enclosed porch area that provides room for an additional bedroom, and lots of storage area for those summer-time toys. A large maintenance-free composite deck is a great spot for BBQs and just relaxing near the water's edge. Located less than 1/4 mile to a wonderful, sandy Lake Michigan access. What more could you ask for?? There is not a central heating system in the cottage - it is primarily a 3 season cottage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$311Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jackie Clark• Coldwell Banker Professionals
Bought with Jackie Clark• Coldwell Banker Professionals
100' of beautiful, sandy Bar Lake frontage! Bar Lake is a fairly large (approx. 1 mile long) all-sports lake, located directly across the road from Lake Michigan. This cute and cozy 3 season cottage is nestled on the lake shore amongst mature pines and hardwood trees. Very clean and neat and features hardwood floors, vinyl replacement windows, 1 bedroom with an enclosed porch area that provides room for an additional bedroom, and lots of storage area for those summer-time toys. A large maintenance-free composite deck is a great spot for BBQs and just relaxing near the water's edge. Located less than 1/4 mile to a wonderful, sandy Lake Michigan access. What more could you ask for?? There is not a central heating system in the cottage - it is primarily a 3 season cottage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$569 (−73.9%)
2024
$2,183 (+8.1%)
2023
$2,020 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,924 (+3.4%)
2021
$1,862 (+8.0%)
2020
$1,724 (+1.1%)
2019
$1,705 (+1.9%)
2018
$1,673 (+2.1%)
2017
$1,639 (−10.1%)
2016
$1,824 (−2.4%)
2015
$1,869 (−7.8%)
2014
$2,028 (+16.3%)
2013
$1,744
Tax history for 181 Piney Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$569 (−73.9%)
2024
$2,183 (+8.1%)
2023
$2,020 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,924 (+3.4%)
2021
$1,862 (+8.0%)
2020
$1,724 (+1.1%)
2019
$1,705 (+1.9%)
2018
$1,673 (+2.1%)
2017
$1,639 (−10.1%)
2016
$1,824 (−2.4%)
2015
$1,869 (−7.8%)
2014
$2,028 (+16.3%)
2013
$1,744
*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
100 ft.
Lot depth
190 ft.
Lot size
0.44 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
07-119-044-00
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 May 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
No Attached Garage
Has Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 5
Window Features: Replacement
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 8
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 12
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 8
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 11
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 15
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 9
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 6
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Width: 5
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 750
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1955
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Area: 0.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Bar Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 750.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2010
Tax Annual Amount: $788
Tax Assessed Value: $19,034
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Manistee
Location Information
Directions: US-31 to Lakesore rd (by Burger King). Turn left on Lakeshore Rd. follow to Piney rd. Turn right on Piney Rd 1/4 mile to sign on right side.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 07-119-044-00
Home facts updated by county records on May 5, 2026
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Schools
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
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Manistee High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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Estimated sale price
$222,000 – $269,000
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