Last Sold Price
3 beds1,120 sqft$295/sqft
485 Northern Lights Road, Mears, MI 49436

Description

Silver Lake Cottage with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths in an association that has use of 400' od Silver Lake frontage, an inground pool, tennis courts, and rec hall. Nice sized wooded lot in area with newer homes. Basement is partially finished, used for additional sleeping area, rec area and laundry room. This is a wonderful location for year-round living, vacationing or use as an Air B&B.Silver Lake Cottage with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths in an association that has use of 400' od Silver Lake frontage, an inground pool, tennis courts, and rec hall. Nice sized wooded lot in area with newer homes. Basement is partially finished, used for additional sleeping area, rec area and laundry room. This is a wonderful location for year-round living, vacationing or use as an Air B&B.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/09/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Tim Horton • Brokerage DRE #6505176167 • Wickstra Realty, Inc.
    P: (231) 578-1138 tim@wickstra.com

Property Details for 485 Northern Lights Road

Status
MLS #
24047586
Days on Market
217
Taxes
$2,609 / year
HOA Fees
$925 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2004
Lot Size
0.49 AC / 21,348 SF
Waterfront Features
Lake
Architectural Style
Ranch

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$345,000

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

92.6%

Mears, MI

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Location

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Sold By Five Star Real Estate (Hart)

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Building Information for 485 Northern Lights Road

Stories1Year Built2004Building Size-Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,348 SF

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$1,972 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,677

Property Taxes

$217

HOA Dues

$77

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Property Information for 485 Northern Lights Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Ranger
  • Municipality: Golden Twp
  • Body of Water: Silver Lake
  • Directions: Silver Lake Rd. East of Mac Woods Dune Ride to 22nd (South) to Ranger Rd, (West) to Northern Light Road (North) to house on East side.
  • Area - Major: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Street #: 485
  • Street Name: Northern Lights
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Mears
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49436
  • County: Oceana
  • Latitude: 43.654909
  • Longitude: -86.507228
  • Area - Minor: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 91961.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $925
  • Assoc. Fee Payable: Annually
  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Other
  • Tax ID #: 6400631007500
  • Association: Yes
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 179300
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • SqFt Source: Previous Listing
  • Lot Dimensions: 74x310x70x283
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1120.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1120.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Square Footage: 21348.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.49
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: Unit 75 Flora-Dale Condominiums
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: Yes
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 400
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Connected
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
  • Utilities Attached: Phone Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Shared Frontage
  • Street Type: Paved
  • Assoc Amenities: Beach Area, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Other
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area
  • Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1120
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 0.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 485 Northern Lights Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 9, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70430030

$330,000
May 9, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #67024047586

$330,000
May 9, 2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #24047586

$330,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/09/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70430030

$330,000
05/09/2025

Sold

Realcomp #67024047586

$330,000
05/09/2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #24047586

$330,000

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

Schools near 485 Northern Lights Road

This home is within Hart Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Spitler Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Hart Middle School
Public5 to 8

Hart High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 485 Northern Lights Road, Mears, MI 49436
$330,000
3
1,120
21,348
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