18783 Butwell Road

Bear Lake, MI 49614

$390,000
Price
3
Beds
2,114 Sq. Ft.
$184 / Sq. Ft.
2,114
Sq. Ft.
$184
per Sq. Ft.
Pending
Pending
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Description

Enjoy the up north feel in this charming log sided chalet sitting on nearly 2.5 private acres. Inside, you'll find vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths, plus extra living space with another bath in the full walk-out basement. The property includes a large 2 car detached garage with attic storage and an additional pole barn for all your toys and tools. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Crystal Mountain, Arcadia Bluffs, and several beautiful lakes, with Traverse City only about 45 minutes...Enjoy the up north feel in this charming log sided chalet sitting on nearly 2.5 private acres. Inside, you'll find vaulted ceilings, 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths, plus extra living space with another bath in the full walk-out basement. The property includes a large 2 car detached garage with attic storage and an additional pole barn for all your toys and tools. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Crystal Mountain, Arcadia Bluffs, and several beautiful lakes, with Traverse City only about 45 minutes away. A great mix of peace, privacy, and easy access to all your favorite Northern Michigan adventures!
  1. Listed by Alexander William Ringel • Brokerage DRE #6505196186 • Ringel Real Estate
    P: (231)-723-6595 C: (231)-383-3043 alexringel@manistee.net

Property Details for 18783 Butwell Road

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

Property Details for 18783 Butwell Road

StatusPending
MLS #25054505
Days on Market103
Taxes$2,572 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2000
Lot Size2.48 AC / 108,029 SF
CountyManistee County

Location

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Building Information for 18783 Butwell Road

Stories2Year Built2000Building Size-Lot Size2.48 AC / 108,029 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,115 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,901

Property Taxes

$214

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 18783 Butwell Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Taylor Rd
  • Municipality: Pleasanton Twp
  • Area - Major: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Street #: 18783
  • Street Name: Butwell
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Bear Lake
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49614
  • County: Manistee
  • Latitude: 44.513537
  • Longitude: -86.1399
  • Area - Minor: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Accessibility Feat: Covered Entrance
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 108331.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 51-12-004-225-17
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Other Structures: Pole Barn
  • Driveway: Concrete
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
  • SqFt Source: Measured
  • Lot Dimensions: 341.01 x 351.04
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 792.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2114.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 2.48
  • Lot Square Footage: 108029.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.48
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Legal: PT N 1/2 NW 1/4, COM AT NW COR OF SD SEC, TH S 02 DEG 36 MIN 09 SEC E 961.16 FT TO POB. TH S 88 DEG 11 MIN 49 SEC E 341.01 FT, TH S 02 DEG 36 MIN 09 SEC E 351.04 FT, TH N 88 DEG 11 MIN 49 SEC W 341.01 FT, TH N 02 DEG 36 MIN 09 SEC W 351.04 FT TO POB. 2.48 A*M/L. SEC 4 T24N R15W. (Tax Roll Description)
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Accessibility Features: Covered Entrance
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch(es)
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Other
  • Street Type: Gravel
  • Exterior Material: Wood Siding, Other
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es), Covered, Deck
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Wood Stove
  • Room Total: 5
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Total Baths: 3.0
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Room Types: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Recreation, Den, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished, Gas/Wood Stove
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 936
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 792.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 1.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 936.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Pole Barn
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 8
  • Room Type: Recreation
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 9
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 18783 Butwell Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 31, 2026

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #25054505

—
Oct 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25054505

$390,000—
Sep 11, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #19033806

$365,000—
Jul 18, 2019

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #19033806

$365,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/31/2026

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #25054505

—
10/23/2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25054505

$390,000
09/11/2021

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #19033806

$365,000
07/18/2019

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #19033806

$365,000

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Public Records for 18783 Butwell Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMANISTEEAPN12-004-225-17

Schools near 18783 Butwell Road

This home is within Benzie County Central Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Homestead Hills Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Benzie Academy
Public - 6 to 12
Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public - 9 to 12
Benzie Central Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Homestead Hills Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Benzie Academy
Public6 to 12

Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public9 to 12

Benzie Central Middle School
Public6 to 8

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