PORTAGE LAKE COTTAGE. This cozy cottage is an ideal vacation spot, located on an all sports lake with channel access to Lake Michigan. Portage Lake is 2110 acres and has excellent water quality. It also features excellent walleye and smallmouth bass fishing all accessible from the boat dock. This cottage has a unique up north feel with its rustic bent hickory dcor. There is a 10' x 10' storage shed for boating or fishing accessories. Portage Lake is nearby to many excellent golf courses including Arcadia Bluffs, one hour from Traverse City, and one hour from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park
PORTAGE LAKE COTTAGE. This cozy cottage is an ideal vacation spot, located on an all sports lake with channel access to Lake Michigan. Portage Lake is 2110 acres and has excellent water quality. It also features excellent walleye and smallmouth bass fishing all accessible from the boat dock. This cottage has a unique up north feel with its rustic bent hickory dcor. There is a 10' x 10' storage shed for boating or fishing accessories. Portage Lake is nearby to many excellent golf courses including Arcadia Bluffs, one hour from Traverse City, and one hour from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park
REALCOMP #65003130726
Mar 31, 2009
Sold
$330,000
$254/sq ft
Dec 15, 2008
Listed
$499,000
$384/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,823 (−16.5%)
2024
$9,366 (+7.9%)
2023
$8,678 (+4.5%)
2022
$8,304 (+3.4%)
2021
$8,031 (+3.1%)
2020
$7,789 (−2.3%)
2019
$7,970 (+2.2%)
2018
$7,798 (−1.2%)
2017
$7,894 (+3.1%)
2016
$7,660 (+0.3%)
2015
$7,638 (+1.8%)
2014
$7,500 (+1.3%)
2013
$7,402
Tax history for 8675 Bayview Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,823 (−16.5%)
2024
$9,366 (+7.9%)
2023
$8,678 (+4.5%)
2022
$8,304 (+3.4%)
2021
$8,031 (+3.1%)
2020
$7,789 (−2.3%)
2019
$7,970 (+2.2%)
2018
$7,798 (−1.2%)
2017
$7,894 (+3.1%)
2016
$7,660 (+0.3%)
2015
$7,638 (+1.8%)
2014
$7,500 (+1.3%)
2013
$7,402
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
0.34 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Manistee County
APN
11-300-005-00
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Jul 24, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Unpaved
Garage Information
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, LP Tank Rented, Water Softener/Owned
# of Rooms Total: 5
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Microwave, Oven, Range
Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1975
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Lot Size Area: 0.35
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Portage Lake
Waterfront Features: All Sports
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1300.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 0
Tax Annual Amount: $2,117
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Onekama
Location Information
Directions: M-22 from Onekama, turn Left on Portage Point Dr and follow it to Bayview Road. Turn Left on Bayview to address
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Manistee County
APN: 11-300-005-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
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Schools
Onekama Middle/High School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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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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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$737,000 – $892,000
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