Last Sold Price
2 beds1,200 sqft$346/sqft
70 West Birch Road, Manistee, MI 49660

Description

Welcome to lake life living! Situated on just over half an acre in a woodland setting on a quiet lake w/ 125 ft of private Barlake frontage & Lake MI access less than two mins away w/ beautiful wildlife. Conveniently less than 10 mins from town. 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 car garage ranch home. Both bedrooms w/ closet space & adjoined bath. Primary bed has wonderful views of the lake & great walk in closet. Home features a modern beautiful kitchen w/ an island, stainless steel appliances, & an awesome...Welcome to lake life living! Situated on just over half an acre in a woodland setting on a quiet lake w/ 125 ft of private Barlake frontage & Lake MI access less than two mins away w/ beautiful wildlife. Conveniently less than 10 mins from town. 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2 car garage ranch home. Both bedrooms w/ closet space & adjoined bath. Primary bed has wonderful views of the lake & great walk in closet. Home features a modern beautiful kitchen w/ an island, stainless steel appliances, & an awesome walk in pantry. Living room is full of natural light featuring Anderson 400's Windows throughout the home and beautiful views from your living room and a sliding door that leads to the partially wrap around deck. Yard is fenced in w/ chain link fence. What a peaceful place to spend your days!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/25/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Emily Pomeroy • Brokerage DRE #6503367016 • LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee
    P: (231) 510-1303 C: (231) 510-1303 empomeroy93@gmail.com

Property Details for 70 West Birch Road

Status
MLS #
67025007209
Days on Market
12
Taxes
$3,829 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2016
Lot Size
0.58 AC / 25,264 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
View
Water
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Lake, No Motor Lake, Private Water Frontage, Public Lake, Water Access Rights
Waterfront
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$350,000

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

167.3%

Manistee, MI

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
$367,500 | 201 Joslin Cv Drive, Manistee, MI 49660
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Sold 04/20/26

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$385,000 | 71 Brookharbor North, Manistee, MI 49660
1/38
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2
Bedrooms
1,300
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

Location

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Sold By LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Manistee

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Building Information for 70 West Birch Road

Stories1Year Built2016Building Size-Lot Size0.58 AC / 25,264 SF

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$2,428 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,109

Property Taxes

$319

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 70 West Birch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Off of US31, turn onto Lakeshore Rd, turn right onto Birch Rd, drive down - take the curve headed left, short easement to home.
  • Latitude: 44.293615
  • Longitude: -86.300703
  • Cross Street: W Kott Rd & Piney Rd
  • MLS Area Major: Area51091Manistee Twp
  • Water Body Name: Bar Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 0711905860
  • Tax Amount Summer: $3,829.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,829.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $138,694.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Lengthy legal - see attached
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School District: Manistee
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.58
  • Lot Size Area: 25178.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 134.57x326x136x318.93
  • Water Frontage Feet: 125.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Road Frontage Feet: 136
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • Road Surface Type: Unpaved Road
Farm Information
  • Vegetation: Shrubs
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 159600.0
  • Living Area: 1200.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1200.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Year Built: 2016
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Water Heater Fuel: Electric
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 3
  • Room Area: 185.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12.1 x 15.3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Area: 148.0
  • Room Description: w/ adjoined bath
  • Room Dimensions: 11.3 x 13.1
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Area: 138.0
  • Room Description: w/ adjoined bath
  • Room Dimensions: 9.8 x 14.11
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom2
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 70 West Birch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 25, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #67025007209

$415,000
Mar 12, 2025

Contract Signed

Realcomp #67025007209

Feb 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #67025007209

$449,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/25/2025

Sold

Realcomp #67025007209

$415,000
03/12/2025

Contract Signed

Realcomp #67025007209

02/28/2025

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #67025007209

$449,900

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

Schools near 70 West Birch Road

This home is within Manistee Area Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Manistee High School
Public6 to 12

Manistee Harbor Academy
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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 70 West Birch Road, Manistee, MI 49660
$415,000
2
1,200
25,264
$260,000
4
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25,700
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