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Courtesy of 616 Realty LLC, Robert E Young.
Description
Charming 2-bedroom cottage with 75 feet of frontage on Walkup Lake, a peaceful setting nestled in the Manistee National Forest just west of Bitely. Whether you’re fishing off the dock, relaxing in the hot tub, or enjoying morning coffee on the deck with serene lake views, this place delivers that true up-north getaway feel. Tastefully renovated in recent years, the cottage features updated kitchen, bath, windows, flooring, appliances, and a newer well. A new water heater was just installed in 2024. The open living space offers great natural light and connects seamlessly to the outdoors. All kitchen appliances, washer and dryer, and many furnishings are included in the sale. Outside, enjoy your own sandy beach and dock, known for great fishing and water activities. The garage has been drywalled and is ready to finish for extra living or guest space if desired. Quiet neighbors and a relaxed setting make this one hard to beat. Just minutes from M-37, ORV trails, public land, and more.
Property Details and Features
Property Access
- Road Surface Type: “Paved”
Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Dryer”, “Microwave”, “Range”, “Refrigerator”, “Washer”
Basement
- Basement: “Slab”
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 1 total bathroom
Bedrooms
- 2 total bedrooms
Building
- Architectural Style: “Ranch”
- Building Area Total: 1,000
- Construction Materials: “Vinyl Siding”
- Living Area: 1,000
- Year Built: 1935
- 1 story
Cooling
- Cooling Included
- Cooling: “Window Unit(s)”
Garage
- Attached Garage
- Garage Included
- 1 garage space
Water Features
- Water Body Name: Walkup Lake
- Waterfront Features: “Lake”
- Waterfront Property
Heating
- Heating: “Wall Furnace”
- Heating Included
Interior Features
- Features: “Hot Tub Spa”, “LP Tank Rented”, “Eat-in Kitchen”
Laundry
- Features: “Electric Dryer Hookup”, “Main Level”, “Washer Hookup”
Listing
- Listing Contract Date: 2025-05-15
- Listing Id: 25022270
- Listing Terms: “Cash”, “FHA”, “VA Loan”, “Conventional”
- Mls Status: Active
- Modification Timestamp: 2025-06-09 17:44:20
- On Market Date: 2025-05-16
- Price Change Timestamp: 2025-06-09 17:34:05
- Standard Status: Active
- Status Change Timestamp: 2025-05-16 00:52:45
- 100 days on market
Location
- City: Bitely
- State Or Province: MI
- County Or Parish: Newaygo
- Postal Code: 49309
- MLS Area Major: West Central – W
- MLS Area Minor: West Central – W
Lot
- Features: “Level”
- 0.36 acres
- Area: 0.36
- Dimensions: 75×180
- 15,674 square feet
Parking
- Features: “Attached”
Property
- Parcel Number: 620232320004
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Roof
- Roof: “Metal”
Additional Rooms
- Rooms Total: 7
Schools
- Middle Or Junior School District: Baldwin
Sewer
- Sewer: “Septic Tank”
Taxes
- Annual Amount: $3,123
- Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
- Water Source: “Well”
Windows
- Features: “Screens”, “Replacement”, “Insulated Windows”