360 feet of frontage, 4 ACRES and a NEW DOCK are included with this storybook gem located on beautiful CANFIELD LAKE, just two miles south of the City of Manistee. You will adore this turn-of-the-century cottage where character abounds! It's a nature-lovers get-away. Once owned by a mural and furniture painter, this 2-/3-bedroom lake home includes parquet and wood floors, all furnishings, an antique working stove in the kitchen and all the appliances. The lower level laundry area has a washer and dryer, included too. You will love the peaceful setting which makes you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. Take note of the stone column porches, wisteria-covered pergolas, campfire circle, lily pond with adorable frogs and cut paths along the shoreline. Large bonus garage/barn too!
360 feet of frontage, 4 ACRES and a NEW DOCK are included with this storybook gem located on beautiful CANFIELD LAKE, just two miles south of the City of Manistee. You will adore this turn-of-the-century cottage where character abounds! It's a nature-lovers get-away. Once owned by a mural and furniture painter, this 2-/3-bedroom lake home includes parquet and wood floors, all furnishings, an antique working stove in the kitchen and all the appliances. The lower level laundry area has a washer and dryer, included too. You will love the peaceful setting which makes you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. Take note of the stone column porches, wisteria-covered pergolas, campfire circle, lily pond with adorable frogs and cut paths along the shoreline. Large bonus garage/barn too!
Greater Lansing AoR #1153269
Feb 29, 2016
Sold
$125,000
$129/sq ft
Feb 29, 2016
Sold
$125,000
$129/sq ft
Jul 15, 2015
Listed
$139,900
$144/sq ft
Jul 15, 2015
Listed
$139,900
$144/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001153269
Feb 29, 2016
Sold
$125,000
$129/sq ft
Jul 15, 2015
Listed
$139,900
$144/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #1150316
Jul 14, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 14, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 10, 2015
Listed
$149,900
$155/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001150316
Jul 14, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 10, 2015
Listed
$149,900
$155/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #15023695
Jul 10, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 8, 2015
Listed
$149,900
$155/sq ft
REALCOMP #67015023695
Jul 10, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 8, 2015
Listed
$149,900
$155/sq ft
REALCOMP #67013046713
Dec 31, 2014
Listing Removed
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Aug 5, 2013
Listed
$135,000
$139/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #154702
Nov 7, 2008
Sold
$150,000
$155/sq ft
May 14, 2008
Listed
$160,000
$165/sq ft
REALCOMP #67000154702
Nov 7, 2008
Sold
$150,000
$155/sq ft
May 14, 2008
Listed
$160,000
$165/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70138953
May 14, 2008
Listed
$160,000
$165/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$613 (−74.8%)
2024
$2,428 (+8.0%)
2023
$2,249 (+5.2%)
2022
$2,138 (+2.3%)
2021
$2,091 (+7.7%)
2020
$1,941 (+1.1%)
2019
$1,919 (+1.9%)
2018
$1,883 (−2.1%)
2017
$1,923 (−11.9%)
2016
$2,183 (−6.3%)
2015
$2,330 (+1.6%)
2014
$2,294 (−7.9%)
2013
$2,491
Tax history for 900 W Preuss Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$613 (−74.8%)
2024
$2,428 (+8.0%)
2023
$2,249 (+5.2%)
2022
$2,138 (+2.3%)
2021
$2,091 (+7.7%)
2020
$1,941 (+1.1%)
2019
$1,919 (+1.9%)
2018
$1,883 (−2.1%)
2017
$1,923 (−11.9%)
2016
$2,183 (−6.3%)
2015
$2,330 (+1.6%)
2014
$2,294 (−7.9%)
2013
$2,491
*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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Lot size
1.71 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
06-124-350-15
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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Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 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: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Stone Floor, Wood Floor
# of Rooms Total: 7
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer
Room Information
Basement: Partial
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 9
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 12
Room Type: Living Room
Room Width: 19
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 15
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 15
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 11
Room 8 Information
Room Length: 11
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Width: 17
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Building Area Total: 970
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1943
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 4.06
Lot Size Area: 4.06
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Canfield Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 970.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $2,280.57
Tax Assessed Value: $52,730
Location
School Information
High School District: Manistee
Location Information
Directions: US-31 S of Manistee about 1 mile to Red Apple Rd. (At the Bungalow). West to Maple Rd. S on Maple about 1/2 mile. Left (E) on Old Maple Rd and then turn left on W Preuss Rd. About 1/16 mile, take 2-track easement on your left ... between gray and yellow/beige houses.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 06-124-350-15
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Manistee High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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 93° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$284,000 – $343,000
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