$975,000
Manistee, MI 49660
MLS# 26043097
4 beds | 4 baths | 2326 sqft
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Property Description
**NEW INCENTIVE-Seller offering $10k towards closing or updates.** This meticulously cared-for Hiawatha log home sits on 17 beautiful acres with 450' of frontage on Bar Lake, located just over a mile from Lake Michigan north of Manistee! A picturesque long drive leads to a private, peaceful retreat featuring custom woodwork and thoughtful finishes showcasing the distinctive character of this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 4 bath home. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the extra amenities such as the hunting blind near the lake, paddle boat & canoe. Multiple barns and storage areas. Recent updates include new garage doors (2026); water filtration system, tankless water heater, and saltwater tank (2025). Enjoy modern conveniences including Starlink, Nest thermostat, exterior security cameras, automatic lighting and de-icing strips. Located near all that Northern Michigan has to offer, this one-of-a-kind property has the privacy, recreation, character & natural beauty you've been looking for!
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General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 17
Lot Square Footage: 401623
Lot Dimensions: IRR
Year Built: 2002
Road Frontage: 318
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 14
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3610
SqFt Above Grade: 2326
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1284
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 320
Building Total SqFt: 3930
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 4
Total Baths: 4
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Manistee
# of Outbuildings: 5
Association YN: No
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Bar Lake
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Bar Lake
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 07-130-010-10
Taxable Value: 348275
SEV: 469300
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 11754
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Zoning: Residential
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 450
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 1
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 722
Total Baths Above Grade: 3
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 1604
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Pole Barn
Outbuilding 2
Outbuilding Description: Storage Shed
Outbuilding 3
Outbuilding 3 Description: Storage Shed
Outbuilding 4
Outbuilding Description: Storage Shed
Outbuilding 5
Outbuilding Description: Other
Location Property Info
County: Manistee
Street #: 302
Street Direction: E
Street Name: Kott
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49660
Zip (4): 9148
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $975,000
Current Price: $975,000
Listing Date: 2026-08-13
Remarks Misc
Directions: From US-31 turn north on Hill Road, then East on Kott Rd. to home on the North side. No real estate sign at road.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level
Exterior Material: Log
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Insulated Windows; Screens
Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access
Lot Description: Rolling Hills; Tillable; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Phone Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Phone Available
Kitchen Features: Mud Room Access; Snack Bar
Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room
Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; LP Tank Rented; Vaulted Ceilings
Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Propane
Heat Type: Radiant
Water Heater: Propane
Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch(es)
Other Structures: Pole Barn; Shed(s); Other
Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric; Outbuilding 1 Heated
Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete
Outbuilding 3: Outbuilding 3 Electric
Outbuilding Floor Type 3: Outbuilding 3 Floor Type - Concrete; Outbuilding 3 Floor Type - Dirt
Outbuilding Floor Type 4: Outbuilding 4 Floor Type - Dirt
Outbuilding Floor Type 5: Outbuilding 5 Floor Type - Wood
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Log Home
Driveway: Unpaved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Plus 30 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Walkout lower level facing Bar Lake has new decorative field stone and boulders, retaining walls, and drainage systems being installed in October 2026.
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level | Remarks |
| Kitchen | 13.58 | 12.33 | Main | |
| Dining Area | 13.58 | 12.42 | Main | Formal |
| Living Room | 25.00 | 28.58 | Main | |
| Primary Bedroom | 13.67 | 14.25 | Main | |
| Primary Bathroom | 12.83 | 10.58 | Main | |
| Bedroom 2 | 13.50 | 10.17 | Main | |
| Bathroom 1 | 7.33 | 8.50 | Main | |
| Laundry | 10.17 | 13.33 | Main | |
| Recreation | 34.33 | 28.58 | Basement | |
| Utility Room | 13.00 | 14.17 | Basement | |
| Bathroom 2 | 10.33 | 8.00 | Basement | |
| Office | 13.90 | 11.67 | Basement | |
| Bedroom 3 | 13.58 | 12.75 | Basement | |
| Bonus Room | 10.17 | 13.33 | Basement | |
| Primary Bedroom | 13.33 | 16.00 | Upper | |
| Office | 13.58 | 19.58 | Upper | |
| Bathroom 3 | 8.00 | 8.50 | Upper |
Listing Office: RE/MAX Bayshore Manistee
Listing Agent: Meagan Kempf
Last Updated: October - 10 - 2026
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