Rare Lake Michigan and Bar Lake Community... Where to start but a fabulous home for year ahead for the next owner. There are 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, dining room' eat-in kitchen, living room and so much more. This home will make a great family home as it has served for many year in the past or make that perfect get away, with great potential for a summer or winter retreat. This home has a huge family room with stone fireplace for those nights to cozy up to a crackling fire and only is only about 600 feet to both Lake Michigan and Bar lake public access from your door step. The home sits on on the larger lot but you can split off back single lot with its own tax ID number. Manistee has been a recurring vacation destination for many years, with its sandy beaches and charming Victorian Port City. There's always things to do all year round' from The Manistee National Forest Festival for 4th of July, Victorian Sleigh Bell Parade celebrating the winter and so much more. Call Today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$113Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brenda Cronan• Coldwell Banker ALM REALTY
Bought with Brenda Cronan• Coldwell Banker ALM REALTY
Est. $1,041 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3498 Balsam Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #25053451
Sep 11, 2026
Sold
$285,000
$113/sq ft
Aug 20, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 18, 2026
Relisted
—
Mar 4, 2026
Contingent
—
Nov 14, 2025
Price Changed
$329,900
$130/sq ft
Oct 13, 2025
Listed
$349,900
$138/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70500099
Sep 11, 2026
Sold
$285,000
$113/sq ft
Aug 20, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 18, 2026
Relisted
—
Mar 4, 2026
Contingent
—
Nov 14, 2025
Price Changed
$329,900
$130/sq ft
Oct 13, 2025
Listed
$349,900
$138/sq ft
Rare Lake Michigan and Bar Lake Community. .. Where to start but a fabulous home for year ahead for the next owner. There are 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, dining room' eat-in kitchen, living room and so much more. This home will make a great family home as it has served for many year in the past or make that perfect get away, with great potential for a summer or winter retreat. This home has a huge family room with stone fireplace for those nights to cozy up to a crackling fire and only is only about 600 feet to both Lake Michigan and Bar lake public access from your door step. The home sits on on the larger lot but you can split off back single lot with its own tax ID number. Manistee has been a recurring vacation destination for many years, with its sandy beaches and charming Victorian Port City. There's always things to do all year round' from The Manistee National Forest Festival for 4th of July, Victorian Sleigh Bell Parade celebrating the winter and so much more. Call Today.
REALCOMP #67025053451
Sep 11, 2026
Sold
$285,000
$113/sq ft
Aug 20, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 18, 2026
Relisted
—
Mar 4, 2026
Contingent
—
Nov 14, 2025
Price Changed
$329,900
$130/sq ft
Oct 13, 2025
Listed
$349,900
$138/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$756 (−73.9%)
2024
$2,902 (+8.1%)
2023
$2,685 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,558 (+3.4%)
2021
$2,474 (+91.4%)
2020
$1,293 (+0.4%)
2019
$1,288 (+1.5%)
2018
$1,268 (+2.1%)
2017
$1,242 (+1.0%)
2016
$1,230 (+0.2%)
2015
$1,227 (+1.7%)
2014
$1,207 (+2.3%)
2013
$1,180
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Manistee County
APN
07-640-109-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 10
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Traditional
Building Area Total: 2,528
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1940
Roof: Shingle
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 0.28
Lot Size Area: 0.28
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 2528.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $1
Tax Assessed Value: $65,339
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater
Location
School Information
High School District: Manistee
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 07-640-109-00
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
5/10
Manistee High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
7/10
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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 94° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Manistee, MI • 49660
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Sun exposure
70/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$286,000 – $346,000
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