#1929945, John Judge, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Schmidt-Benzie
5859 Potter Rd Bear Lake, MI 49614
Property details
About 5859 Potter Rd
SO MUCH HOME FOR THE MONEY! Priced to reflect 2024 appraisal. This newer custom ranch home is an ENGINEERING MARVEL with all high quality materials & finishes to match. 20 completely fenced acres. Designed for entertaining with open floor plan, impressive bar & a phenomenal, professional, 24 seat theatre with lobby, bathrooms & concession! Invite your friends, family or corporate colleagues, & give them an unforgettable experience. Incredible custom kitchen w/12'x4' Corian topped island & off the chart appliances. Living room has a mesmerizing electric fireplace, built-ins & full wall of windows. Main floor family room w/hot tub, exercise room, walk-in tub & steam shower. Extraordinary 40x60x17 attached garage for cars, RV and your boat! Compacted 80x140 pad for future Pole Barn!
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Oven
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Humidifier, Security System, Wet Bar, WhirlPool Tub, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 5 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Humidity Control
- List Price: $1,450,000
- Price/SqFt: $196
- Annual Tax Amount: $7,991
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level, Farm, Wooded
- Directions: US-31 North of Manistee to Potter Road. Left (West) on Potter Road past Milarch Rd. Home on left.
- Year Built: 2018
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 7,374 SqFt
- Lot Size: 20 Acres
- MLS Number: 25007781
- Office Name: RE/MAX Bayshore Manistee
- Office Email: bbrick@bobbrick.com
- Listing Agent: Marjorie Zaccanelli
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $483,700 | $7,991 |
2023 | $371,300 | $- |
2022 | $317,500 | $- |
2021 | $298,100 | $- |
2020 | $275,200 | $- |
2019 | $181,600 | $- |
2018 | $83,600 | $- |
2017 | $42,300 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Bear Lake Elementary School
Public District PK-6
1.9 mi
•7748 Cody St
4
Knd Elementary School
Public Magnet KG-6
11.3 mi
•4400 Highbridge Rd
3
Betsie Valley School
Public Magnet KG-5
13.2 mi
•17936 Cadillac Hwy
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $43,589. The majority of Bear Lake, MI residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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About 5859 Potter Rd
The listing price of 5859 Potter Rd property is $1,450,000.
The property 5859 Potter Rd is a house located in Bear Lake, Michigan, 49614.
Active Listing: 5859 Potter Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5859 Potter Rd are: Bear Lake Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Knd Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Betsie Valley School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brethren Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Benzie Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Bear Lake High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Onekama Consolidated Schools (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Brethren High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $7,991 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 5859 Potter Rd has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 5859 Potter Rd is 7,374 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5859 Potter Rd is 2018.
This home is located at 5859 Potter Rd in Bear Lake, MI and zip code 49614. This 7,374 square foot home, which was built in 2018, sits on a 20.00 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,450,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Bear Lake, MI there were more than 0 sold above asking price, over 1 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Bear Lake, MI between March and April 2025 increased by 45.5%. Listings spent 110 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $320,000 during the same period.