This unique and nostalgic cottage is what you will see. It has been on the shores of Lake Michigan since 1915 and in the same family for over 100 yrs. The cottage has three bedrooms, large living room and a three season room with great views of the lake. There is 240 ft of medium bluff lake frontage to enjoy. The cottage has been used for summer time fun, there is a half bath upstairs and a outside shower to rinse off that lake Michigan sand.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
1.25 acresLot Size
$747Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jim Beaudrie• Dwelling Realty - KW Northern Michigan
This unique and nostalgic cottage is what you will see. It has been on the shores of Lake Michigan since 1915 and in the same family for over 100 yrs. The cottage has three bedrooms, large living room and a three season room with great views of the lake. There is 240 ft of medium bluff lake frontage to enjoy. The cottage has been used for summer time fun, there is a half bath upstairs and a outside shower to rinse off that lake Michigan sand.
REALCOMP #67023139030
Nov 17, 2023
Sold
$455,000
$535/sq ft
Oct 27, 2023
Contingent
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Oct 19, 2023
Listed
$425,000
$500/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,165 (−15.4%)
2024
$17,932 (+375.8%)
2023
$3,769 (+4.5%)
2022
$3,606 (+3.6%)
2021
$3,482 (+2.5%)
2020
$3,396 (+1.3%)
2019
$3,351 (+1.8%)
2018
$3,293 (+1.9%)
2017
$3,232 (+3.2%)
2016
$3,131 (+0.3%)
2015
$3,122 (+1.0%)
2014
$3,092 (+2.3%)
2013
$3,023
Tax history for 6918 Lakeshore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,165 (−15.4%)
2024
$17,932 (+375.8%)
2023
$3,769 (+4.5%)
2022
$3,606 (+3.6%)
2021
$3,482 (+2.5%)
2020
$3,396 (+1.3%)
2019
$3,351 (+1.8%)
2018
$3,293 (+1.9%)
2017
$3,232 (+3.2%)
2016
$3,131 (+0.3%)
2015
$3,122 (+1.0%)
2014
$3,092 (+2.3%)
2013
$3,023
*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 depth
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Lot size
1.1 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
07-105-008-00
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 Oct 15, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wood
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 7
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Other
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 8
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 11
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 19
Room Width: 17
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 8
Room Type: Office
Room Length: 8
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Description: 3 Season room
Room Length: 17
Room Type: Other
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 17
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 10
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 10
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 15
Room 8 Information
Room Description: Half bath
Room Length: 4
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Width: 7
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 850
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1915
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 1.25
Lot Size Area: 1.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: None
Living Area: 850.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $8,200
Tax Assessed Value: $83,888
Location
School Information
High School District: Manistee
Location Information
Directions: US31 north to Lakeshore rd turn left to home
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 07-105-008-00
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Onekama Middle/High School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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