Courtesy: Five Star Real Estate-Commerce
Tracy Johnson
248-361-7295
Lakefront opportunity on Portage Lake's sought-after south shore! This rare 1-acre parcel features a 475-foot-deep lot with 107 feet of prime lake frontage, offering wide-open water views and unforgettable summer sunsets. The existing ranch home (approximately 2,400 square feet) has been taken down to the studs and is ready for a new owner's vision, whether that's a full renovation or the perfect site for a brand-new lake home. Enjoy sun-filled southern exposure and direct access to the water. Put your dock out front and have all your summer toys right at your doorstep. A detached 2-car garage offers extra storage for boats, kayaks, or seasonal gear. Properties on this stretch rarely come available, so bring your contractor, architect, or creative imagination to make this your forever lake retreat. Portage Lake offers direct access to Lake Michigan, making it ideal for boating, kayaking, and water sports. Whether it's summer on the lake or winter days skiing at Crystal Mountain or Caberfae Peaks, this location has something for every season. With golf at a dozen nearby courses, including Arcadia Bluffs Golf right off scenic M-22 Highway, plus the charm of nearby Manistee, you'll enjoy the best of northern Michigan lake life year-round. Select photos are AI-generated and shown for inspiration to help visualize the property's renovation or new build potential.
Rare Lake Michigan and Bar Lake Community... Where to start but a fabulous home for year ahead for the next owner. There are 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, dining room' eat-in kitchen, living room and so much more. This home will make a great family home as it has served for many year in the past or make that perfect get away, with great potential for a summer or winter retreat. This home has a huge family room with stone fireplace for those nights to cozy up to a crackling fire and only is only about 600 feet to both Lake Michigan and Bar lake public access from your door step. The home sits on on the larger lot but you can split off back single lot with its own tax ID number. Manistee has been a recurring vacation destination for many years, with its sandy beaches and charming Victorian Port City. There's always things to do all year round' from The Manistee National Forest Festival for 4th of July, Victorian Sleigh Bell Parade celebrating the winter and so much more. Call Today.
Looking for a place to slow down and enjoy the quiet? This 5.46-acre property is heavily wooded, peaceful, and surrounded by nature. Just minutes from the Manistee River, it blends wooded land with open areas for flexibility.The home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a simple mudroom entry. Inside you'll find a cozy living room, an eat-in kitchen with newer appliances, main floor laundry, and a small covered deck.Outside, there's room for horses, chickens, or gardens. The circle drive makes coming and going easy, and in season you may even discover morel mushrooms on the property. A one-car garage adds storage or hobby space.Whether you're looking for a year-round home or a private getaway, this natural setting has plenty to offer.
Step back in time at this stunning Victorian gem in Manistee, a town renowned for its beautiful historic homes. Built in 1903, this residence showcases exquisite original craftsmanship. The grand front porch welcomes you into an impressive foyer with a magnificent staircase. Leaded windows and pocket doors adorn the parlor, dining, and living rooms, preserving the home's historic charm. This spacious home offers a master suite, five additional bedrooms across the second and third floors, and a third-floor family/ game room that could be a ballroom. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated for modern living, and the basement provides a convenient laundry and pantry area. The butler's pantry adds a touch of classic elegance. The beautifully landscaped yard with outdoor that is fenced and two-stall garage complete this perfect picture. Located just a short stroll from downtown Manistee, the Riverwalk, the Ramsdell Theatre, and the shores of Lake Michigan, this home truly has it all.
Tucked away along 847 feet of premium LITTLE MANISTEE RIVER FRONTAGE, this nearly 24 acre wooded property offers unmatched beauty. It adjoins 24 more acres of Manistee Forest making it the ultimate hunting & fishing retreat. Original home built in 1977 underwent a major addition & remodel in 2005. Rare setting right on the river. White kitchen, quartz countertops, walk-in pantry. 2 amazing bedroom suites on the main floor with 2 bedrooms plus 2 sleeping lofts & a half bath upstairs. Fireplace, rough sawn pine, 5�oak floors and sauna! Wonderful office and sauna. Pella triple pane windows. 40x40 heated, insulated garage with garage doors front and back. 16x30 craft house/studio plus sheds. Propane furnace & AC plus outdoor wood furnace. Underground sprinkling, firepit, dock and fish!
Tucked away along 847 feet of premium LITTLE MANISTEE RIVER FRONTAGE, this nearly 24 acre wooded property offers unmatched beauty. It adjoins 24 more acres of Manistee Forest making it the ultimate hunting & fishing retreat. Original home built in 1977 underwent a major addition & remodel in 2005. Rare setting right on the river. White kitchen, quartz countertops, walk-in pantry. 2 amazing bedroom suites on the main floor with 2 bedrooms plus 2 sleeping lofts & a half bath upstairs. Fireplace, rough sawn pine, 5''oak floors and sauna! Wonderful office and sun room. Pella triple pane windows. 40x40 heated, insulated garage with garage doors front and back. 16x30 craft house/studio plus sheds. Propane furnace & AC plus outdoor wood furnace. Underground sprinkling, firepit, dock and fish!
Investor opportunity at 7590 Caberfae Highway, a 3-bedroom, 1-bath home set on nearly 10 acres of prime Manistee land! Just 12 minutes from Lake Michigan and 7 minutes from the renowned Tippy Dam, famous for the best salmon fishing around, this property offers endless potential. Whether you're looking to invest, build, or simply enjoy the outdoor lifestyle, the large, private lot provides the perfect canvas. With plenty of space for expansion or development, this is a rare opportunity to capitalize on a fantastic location with easy access to both recreation and natural beauty. Don't miss out!
Step into this custom built home that is three levels of pond views with a secluded charm. Constructed in 2000 on Manisteee National Golf Resort's Revenge Course on top of Superior Walls foundation with efficiency and style in mind. With expansive views of the course bedrooms and bathrooms on all three levels, this home could serve as a primary residence or part time. The fit and finish of the custom oak trim highlights the qulaity Pella windows. Attached heated two car garage served by the concrete driveway is complemented by the heated workshop in the lower level with double doors to bring your golf cart inside in the winter. Immediate Occupancy available. Call today!
Rare opportunity to own this Barndominium style property. Located just blocks from downtown Manistee, this ''Morton'' built building features in-floor heat, concrete floor, super insulation and a 10'x12' OH door. Situated on a beautiful, quiet corner lot; enjoy all four seasons in this northern Michigan paradise. Five minutes from shopping, dining, golf and all watersports that our great Lake Michigan has to offer. This is a must see today!
Rare opportunity to own this Barndominium style property. Located just blocks from downtown Manistee, this "Morton" built building features in-floor heat, concrete floor, super insulation and a 10'x12' OH door. Situated on a beautiful, quiet corner lot; enjoy all four seasons in this northern Michigan paradise. Five minutes from shopping, dining, golf and all watersports that our great Lake Michigan has to offer. This is a must see today!
Manistee is located in Michigan. Manistee, Michigan has a population of 6,230. Manistee is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 24.04% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 22.77%.
The median household income in Manistee, Michigan is $52,453. The median household income for the surrounding county is $54,428 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Manistee is 47.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 80.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 16.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 35.3 inches per year, with 93.9 inches of snow per year.
