6461 South Shields Road

Sold 5/29/26
Sold 5/29/26
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Last Sold Price
$550,000
4 beds1,715 sqft

6461 South Shields Road, Pentwater, MI 49449

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.84 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$321/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

BASS LAKE IN PENTWATER - An inviting opportunity to own a piece of Bass Lake history with 183 feet of private frontage on desirable Bass Lake! This cherished seasonal cottage has been in the same family for over 100 years and offers an incredible setting on an all-sports lake known for its beauty and recreation. Enjoy west facing views of the water from the covered front porch. The cottage is full of character, featuring a welcoming open-concept main floor with living, dining, and kitchen areas,...BASS LAKE IN PENTWATER - An inviting opportunity to own a piece of Bass Lake history with 183 feet of private frontage on desirable Bass Lake! This cherished seasonal cottage has been in the same family for over 100 years and offers an incredible setting on an all-sports lake known for its beauty and recreation. Enjoy west facing views of the water from the covered front porch. The cottage is full of character, featuring a welcoming open-concept main floor with living, dining, and kitchen areas, along with a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room - perfect for enjoying cool lake evenings. A full bath completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, providing plenty of room for guests and family gatherings. The home has vinyl siding and a roof estimated to be approximately 15 years old. Please note, this is a seasonal cottage with no central heat, and it is not insulated or drywalled - offering the perfect opportunity for a buyer to restore and update the space with their own personal touch or embrace the original rustic cottage experience. Outside, enjoy expansive private water frontage and sandy bottom walk out water access ideal for boating, swimming, and soaking in lake life. A gravel driveway provides access to the property, and two outbuildings offer additional storage for lake toys and equipment. Whether you choose to preserve this historic getaway or build your custom dream home, this property offers exceptional frontage, privacy, and endless potential in a highly sought-after location. Buyer to verify all information.
Listing closed: 05/29/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 26015719
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Property Information for 6461 South Shields Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $11,048 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Mason County
  • Zoning: RR
  • ZoningDescription: RR
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.84 AC / 36,600 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: S Pere Marquette Hwy
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Municipality: Summit Twp
  • Body of Water: Bass Lake
  • Directions: From US-10 to S Pere Marquette Hwy, South on PM Hwy to Schlik Rd, West on Schlik Rd - road curves to the right and turn into Shields Ave, Northwest on Shields Ave to property on West
  • Area - Major: Summit Twp (53014)
  • Street #: 6461
  • Street Direction: S
  • Street Name: Shields
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Pentwater
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49449
  • County: Mason
  • Latitude: 43.83997
  • Longitude: -86.409674
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 250582.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 53-014-552-001-00
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 397000
School Information
  • High School: Ludington High School
  • Middle School: Oj Dejonge Middle School
  • Elementary School: Ludington Elementary School
Parking
  • Garage Y/N: No
  • Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded
  • SqFt Source: Other
  • Lot Dimensions: 183 x 200
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1715.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1715.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.84
  • Lot Square Footage: 36600.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.84
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Legal: X SU-442, SU-443 5314 552 002 00 COMB 79 R.H. LITTLE'S ADDITION TO BASS LAKE PARK LOTS 1, 2, 3, 39, 40 & 41 BLOCK 2 AND S 1/2 OF VACATED CENTER AVE. ET AL INCLUDES: HOOVER MARJORIE 4/20 SLAGLE JACK 4/20 THOMPSON KATHRYN 4/20 WILKINS MARY JO 4/20 PLAYFORTH DIANE 2/20 EDWARDS HARRY 1/20 EDWARDS THEO 1/20
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 2
  • Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 04-15-2026 09:52:10 PM
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 183
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Cable Available
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, High Speed Internet, Phone Available
  • Water: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch(es)
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Dock, Private Frontage
  • Street Type: Dirt, Private
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition, Shingle
  • Substructure: Other
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es), Covered
Interior Features
  • Heating: None
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: No
  • Heat Source: None
  • Heat Type: None
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 883
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 4
  • Main Level Primary: No
  • # of Outbuildings: 2.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Storage Shed

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0

Rental

Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 6461 South Shields Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2026

Sold

Realcomp #67026015719

$550,000—
May 29, 2026

Sold

MiRealSource #70525404

$550,000—
May 29, 2026

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #26015719

$550,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2026

Sold

Realcomp #67026015719

$550,000
05/29/2026

Sold

MiRealSource #70525404

$550,000
05/29/2026

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #26015719

$550,000

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

Schools near 6461 South Shields Road

This home is within Ludington Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ludington Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
O.J. DeJonge Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ludington High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ludington Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

O.J. DeJonge Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ludington High School
Public9 to 12

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