8768 Sunset Trail Road Northeast

3,807 Sq. Ft.
$289 / Sq. Ft.
3,807
Sq. Ft.
$289
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful Starvation Lake - where the livin' is easy and Northern Michigan memories are made. All-sports crystal-clear lake, stocked with Rainbow and Brown Trout. TURN KEY furnished! This stately four-season waterfront retreat offers the rare opportunity to enjoy an abundant 3-acre paradise with over 128' of private sandy-bottom frontage. There are many newer homes and estates developing on Starvation Lake with lower density and a setting known to be peaceful and tranquil. Beautifully updated home...Beautiful Starvation Lake - where the livin' is easy and Northern Michigan memories are made. All-sports crystal-clear lake, stocked with Rainbow and Brown Trout. TURN KEY furnished! This stately four-season waterfront retreat offers the rare opportunity to enjoy an abundant 3-acre paradise with over 128' of private sandy-bottom frontage. There are many newer homes and estates developing on Starvation Lake with lower density and a setting known to be peaceful and tranquil. Beautifully updated home where you can simply move in, relax, and start enjoying lake life from day one. Thoughtful updates, including a stunning timber peg front porch addition, blend timeless. Newer Roof, whole house generator, improvement list provided in the full listing. Up North charm with comfortable year-round living. Outdoors, there is a wonderful outdoor sauna right next to the “she shed.†1,312 sqft of TimberTech decking plus an additional 452 sqft of main-floor wood lakeside deck, where you can watch the lake glisten from sunrise to sunset. Nearby four-season ATV and snowmobile trails, access right from your front door! Ride through thousands of acres of national forest land, endless outdoor recreation if desired, all while being conveniently located near Bellaire, Gaylord, Petoskey, and Traverse City. From the corner general store to world-class restaurants within 30 minutes. Away from the road noise and congestion! River Canoeing nearby at the Manistee River which rivals the Crystal River at a fraction of the crowd! You get more for the money here - more peace, more privacy, more recreation, and more of the simple moments that matter most.
  1. Listed by Cindy Anderson • Lake Homes Realty, LLC
    P: (231)-218-5324 C: (231)-218-5324 candersonlakehomes@gmail.com

Property Details for 8768 Sunset Trail Road Northeast

Architectural Style
Cottage
Furnished
Furnished
Subdivision Name
metes and bounds
View
Water
View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Lake Front, Lake, Waterfront
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 05/29/2026 06:39 AM

Property Details for 8768 Sunset Trail Road Northeast

StatusActive
MLS #60997033
Days on Market10
Taxes$6,754 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1996
Lot Size2.92 AC / 127,195 SF
CountyKalkaska County

Location

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Building Information for 8768 Sunset Trail Road Northeast

Stories2Year Built1996Building Size-Lot Size2.92 AC / 127,195 SF

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$6,044 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,481

Property Taxes

$563

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 8768 Sunset Trail Road Northeast

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Starvation Lake Road East
  • Directions: Starvation Lake Road East to Sunset Trail, South, to 8768, which would be on your left if heading South.
  • Latitude: 44.841143
  • Longitude: -84.958633
  • MLS Area Major: Blue Lake Twp (40002)
  • Township: Kalkaska Blue Lake Twp
  • Water Body Name: Starvation Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 00200701200
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,754.00
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 120.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.92
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2431.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1376.0
  • Building Area Total: 4151.0
  • Custom 2: Yes
  • Living Area: 3807.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Raw Mls Bathrooms Total: 3.0
  • Raw Mls Documents Count: 5
  • Raw Mls Lot Size: 128.25x1076x120x1073
  • Raw Mls Modification Timestamp: 05-29-2026 06:34:24 AM
  • Raw Mls Photos Change Timestamp: 05-28-2026 05:02:47 PM
  • Raw Mls Photos Count: 54
  • Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Raw Mls Stories Total: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1996
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Log, Stone
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Oven
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Exhaust Fan
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Great Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Pantry, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Spa: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Ceramic
  • Room Dimensions: 22x29
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 29.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: Other
  • Room Dimensions: 7x10
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 24x21
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12x15
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 5
  • Room Description: Wood
  • Room Dimensions: 22x29
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 29.0
Room 6
  • Room Description: Carpet
  • Room Dimensions: 13x13
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Room Description: Ceramic
  • Room Dimensions: 13x24
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 24.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 12x15
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.0

Property History for 8768 Sunset Trail Road Northeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 21, 2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #80068555

$1,100,000
May 21, 2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #60997033

$1,100,000
Sep 3, 2021

Sold

MiRealSource #1206273

$584,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/21/2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #80068555

$1,100,000
05/21/2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #60997033

$1,100,000
09/03/2021

Sold

MiRealSource #1206273

$584,000

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

Public Records for 8768 Sunset Trail Road Northeast

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,755 ($563 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size127,195 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyKALKASKAAPN002-007-012-00

Schools near 8768 Sunset Trail Road Northeast

This home is within Kalkaska Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Birch Street Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Rapid City Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Kalkaska Middle School
Public6 to 8

Kalkaska High School
Public9 to 12

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8768 Sunset Trail Road Northeast is a single family home for sale in Mancelona, MI 49659. This property was listed for sale on May 21, 2026 by Lake Homes Realty, LLC, it's currently listed at $1,100,000. It has been on the market for a total of 10 days and was last sold on September 3, 2021. This listing's school district is Kalkaska Public Schools. Nearby schools include Birch Street Elementary School, Rapid City Elementary School and Kalkaska Middle School. 8768 Sunset Trail Road Northeast is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 3,807 sqft single family home built in 1996.

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