Gorgeous 289 acre parcel has it all! Beautiful rolling hills, mature hardwoods, majority of property is high rolling hills with a potential seasonal view of Bear Lake. It also has 2 ponds, small quaint cabin, huge garage with built in office and a 2nd bathroom. So many possibilities for large estate or development. Approx. 2640' of road frontage on a recently updated blacktop road. There are 3 tax ID's, 80 acres of this parcel is in commercial forest act for a lower tax rate. The property is about 2/3 heavily wooded and 1/3 used for hay production. The seller has managed the wooded parcels with the assistance of a Forester. There is also a 70' wide access (currently no driveway) leading to 13 Mile Rd Seller is retaining oil & gas rights, currently 2 gas wells on property.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Cottage
Year Built: 1920
Stories: 1
Living Area: 500 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Ringel Real Estate
Office Phone: (231) 723-6595
Listing Agent: Bill Ringel
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Basement: Yes
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedroom Count: 1
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 2 spaces
Attached Garage: No
Parking: Detached
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Wooded
Lot Size: 289.00 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Electric, Baseboard
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Bear Lake High School, Public District Grades 7-12
Bear Lake Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-6
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: US-31 just north of Bear Lake, turn east at Saddle Up, south on Chief Road to property on west side of road
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $1,400,000
Price Per SqFt: $2,800/SqFt
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: Mason Oceana Manistee Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: #67023031308
Listing Office:
Office Name: Ringel Real Estate
Office Phone: (231) 723-6595
Listing Agent: Bill Ringel
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Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
7
/10
Bear Lake Elementary School
7748 Cody St
Distance between this listing and this school2.41 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
High School
6
/10
Bear Lake High School
7748 Cody St
Distance between this listing and this school2.41 miles
Public District Grades 7-12
Assigned Schools
7
/10
Bear Lake Elementary School
7748 Cody St
Distance between this listing and this school2.41 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Betsie Valley School
17936 Cadillac Hwy
Distance between this listing and this school9.18 miles
Public Magnet Grades KG-5
4
/10
Knd Elementary School
4400 Highbridge Rd
Distance between this listing and this school9.23 miles
Public Magnet Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Brethren Middle School
4400 Highbridge Rd
Distance between this listing and this school9.23 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
5
/10
Benzie Central Middle School
9300 Homestead Rd
Distance between this listing and this school13.48 miles
Public Magnet Grades 7-8
4
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John F. Kennedy Elementary School
550 Maple St
Distance between this listing and this school16.88 miles
Public District Grades 4-6
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Bear Lake High School
7748 Cody St
Distance between this listing and this school2.41 miles
Public District Grades 7-12
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Onekama Middle/High School
5016 Main St
Distance between this listing and this school6.54 miles
Public District Grades 6-12
5
/10
Brethren High School
4400 Highbridge Rd
Distance between this listing and this school9.23 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $43,598. The most common annual income of people living in Manistee County, MI is between $35k-100k. Most families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 12630 Chief Rd
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 12630 Chief Rd property is $1,400,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 12630 Chief Rd is a house located in Bear Lake, Michigan, 49614.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 12630 Chief Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 12630 Chief Rd are: Bear Lake Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Bear Lake High School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 12630 Chief Rd has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 12630 Chief Rd is 500 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 12630 Chief Rd is 1920.
This home is located at 12630 Chief Rd in Bear Lake, MI and zip code 49614. This 500 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 289.00 acre lot. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 24, 2023 and is currently priced at $1,400,000.
Over 2 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2024 in Manistee County, MI. In the same period over 3 listings were sold below the listed price and 6 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Manistee County, MI between February 2024 and March 2024 increased by 4.2%. In March 2024, listings were on the market for 85 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $225,500.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.