12496 Big 4 Road

Bear Lake, MI 49614

$95,000
Price
3
Beds
912 Sq. Ft.
$104 / Sq. Ft.
912
Sq. Ft.
$104
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Looking for your starter home or a northern Michigan getaway? Look no further, this 3 bedroom 1 bath home with a 24x30 pole barn is waiting for you! Sitting on 1.23 acres with a large yard, this home offers privacy and solitute while still being within a half hour of of a major grocery store, beaches, skiing and many outdoor recreation activities.Looking for your starter home or a northern Michigan getaway? Look no further, this 3 bedroom 1 bath home with a 24x30 pole barn is waiting for you! Sitting on 1.23 acres with a large yard, this home offers privacy and solitute while still being within a half hour of of a major grocery store, beaches, skiing and many outdoor recreation activities.
  1. Listed by Leah Gannon • Brokerage DRE #6503367016 • LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee
    P: (517)-607-5347 C: (517)-607-5347 llgannon5@gmail.com

Property Details for 12496 Big 4 Road

Architectural Style
Ranch
LISTING UPDATED: 05/03/2026 02:04 PM

Property Details for 12496 Big 4 Road

StatusActive
MLS #26019575
Days on Market2
Taxes$710 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1950
Lot Size1.23 AC / 53,579 SF
CountyManistee County
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Building Information for 12496 Big 4 Road

Stories1Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size1.23 AC / 53,579 SF

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$538 per month

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 12496 Big 4 Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Potter Rd
  • Municipality: Bear Lake Twp
  • Directions: From Manistee - US 31 then east on 9 Mile Rd, north on Big 4 Rd home is 3.5 miles down on the left, look for sign.
  • Street #: 12496
  • Street Name: Big Four
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Bear Lake
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49614
  • County: Manistee
  • Latitude: 44.421118
  • Longitude: -86.060786
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 24845.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 02-001-400-01
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 52400
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Front
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 200x300
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 912.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 912.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.23
  • Lot Square Footage: 53579.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.23
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: PT NE 1/4 SE 1/4, COM AT NE COR THEREOF, TH W 300 FT, TH S 200 FT, TH E 300 FT, TH N 200 FT TO POB. SEC 1 T23N R15W. 1.23 A*M/L. SALE(74) 1325 0723 (96) 3L628 0519 (98) 10670 0197, 3672 0043, 3687 0786
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition, Metal, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition, Metal, Shingle
  • Substructure: Crawl Space, Slab
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Bathroom, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 5
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 912
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 2.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 12496 Big 4 Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26019575

$95,000—
Apr 15, 2016

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #15023859

$40,000—
Mar 19, 2016

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #15023859

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/02/2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26019575

$95,000
04/15/2016

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #15023859

$40,000
03/19/2016

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #15023859

—

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12496 Big 4 Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$679 ($57 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size60,113 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMANISTEEAPN02-001-400-01

Schools near 12496 Big 4 Road

This home is within Bear Lake Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bear Lake Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Bear Lake High School
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bear Lake Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Bear Lake High School
Public7 to 12

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More information about 12496 Big 4 Road, Bear Lake, MI 49614

12496 Big 4 Road is a single family home for sale in Bear Lake, MI 49614. This property was listed for sale on May 2, 2026 by LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee, it's currently listed at $95,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on April 15, 2016. This listing's school district is Bear Lake Schools. Nearby schools include Bear Lake Elementary School and Bear Lake High School. 12496 Big 4 Road is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 912 sqft single family home built in 1950.

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