Recreational & Residential Land for Sale in Bear Lake, Michigan
Butwell Rd, Bear Lake, MI 49614
Explore this beautiful 10-acre parcel situated near Chestnut Hills Golf Course in sought-after Pleasanton Township, Manistee County! Offering paved, county-maintained, year-round plowed frontage along Butwell Road, with electric already on the property for convenient hookup. This rare offering combines accessibility, natural beauty, and outstanding recreational opportunities. Rolling countryside, elevated building sites, open meadows, and mixed timber provide a picturesque setting for your future home, private retreat, or Up North getaway. Location is everything! Enjoy an incredible four-season lifestyle with Chestnut Hills Golf Course just across the road and the nationally recognized Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club nearby. Spend warm summer days enjoying public Lake Michigan beach access in Arcadia, fishing and boating on Bear Lake, or exploring the scenic hiking and biking trails throughout Arcadia Dunes. Experience brilliant fall colors, area hunting opportunities, and the peaceful beauty of Northern Michigan winters. Ideally situated near Bear Lake, Onekama, and Manistee, with Traverse City within reach and convenient access for those traveling from Muskegon and Grand Rapids. Looking for additional acreage? The adjoining 10-acre corner parcel is also available, offering the potential to combine approximately 20 acres for a private estate, family retreat, or possible golf- and lake-life-themed residential development, subject to local zoning and necessary approvals. Whether you're ready to build your dream home or secure your own piece of Northern Michigan, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss! The Property to be conveyed consists of approximately ten (10) acres, more or less, to be subdivided from the parent parcel identified as Parcel No. 12-017-100-01 & 12-017-100-10. The final legal description, acreage, and parcel identification number shall be determined by a survey and/or land division approved by the applicable municipality prior to closing. Tax Info on whole 30 Acres M/L.
Location
- Street address
- Butwell Rd, Parcel B
- County
- Manistee County
- Zip code
- 49614
- School district
- Bear Lake
- Elevation
- 861 feet
Directions
From US-31, take the exit for Glovers Lake Road and head east. Property is located on the south side of Glovers Lake Road, just west of Butwell Road.
Property details
- Acreage
- 10 acres
- MLS #
- MichRIC 26055360
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $1,216
Parcels
- 12-017-100-01
- 12-017-100-10
Legal description
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Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- Features
- Level, Recreational, Rolling Hills, Wooded
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Power | Grid | Available |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | New listing | $160,000 | — | MichRIC |
