1261 W Channel Street
Bitely, MI 49309
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- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 800 sqft
- ~1 acre lot
- $243 per sqft
- 1950 build
- – on site
A True Northern Michigan Gem -Welcome to your peaceful escape at Sisson Lake, where properties like this rarely come available. Set on over 200 feet of private frontage with panoramic, unobstructed lake views, this 2-bedroom cottage offers the serenity of up-north living with the Manistee National Forest as your backdrop no homes across the water, just miles of untouched wilderness.The crystal-clear waters of Sisson Lake connected to Lilley Lake by a channelare perfect for swimming, paddling, and fishing. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, or forever cottage, this spot checks all the boxes. Enjoy over 1.09 acres of land between the home and included vacant parcel (valued at $40,000), offering privacy, space, and potentialfor future use. No neighbors to the right means even more seclusion. Inside, the home is bursting with rustic charm knotty pine walls, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and an updated kitchen with subway tile and stainless appliances. An enclosed porches and a spacious screened-in lounge provide the perfect spots to relax, entertain, or take in one of the best lake views in the Baldwin area. Just a couple miles off M-37 between Bitely and Baldwin, this cottage is your gateway to everything Northern Michigan has to offer without sacrificing peace and privacy and added bonus almost everything is included with the property. 2 Beds | 1 Bath | 1.09 Acres | 200+ ft Private Frontage | No Neighbors to the Right Don't miss your chance to own this rare slice of Up North heaven. Call or text the listing agent for a showing today!
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Last updated May 29, 2025
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MLS# 65025024724 —
This home is listed in more than one place. See it here.
The Building
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Year Built:1950
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Construction Materials:AluminumSiding
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Structure Type:Cabin
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Roof:Rubber
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Stories:1
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Foundation Details:Slab
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Exterior Features:Garden
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Window Features:Screens
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Patio And Porch Features:Porch, Screened
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Above Grade Finished Area:800.0
Interior
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Interior Features:WindowTreatments
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Flooring:Carpet, Vinyl
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Fireplace:true
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Fireplaces Total:1
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Fireplace Features:LivingRoom, WoodBurning
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Laundry Features:None
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:800.0
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Living Area Units:SquareFeet
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Living Area Source:PublicRecords
Location
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Directions:Turn off of M-37
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Cross Street:W Channel St & Middle Dr
The Property
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Parcel Number:02-11-331-003 & 02-11-331-009
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Subtype:SingleFamilyResidence
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Lot Features:Wooded
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Lot Size Acres:1.08
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Lot Size Area:47045.0
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Lot Size Dimensions:IRR: 199 x 202 x 213 x 326
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Lot Size Units:SquareFeet
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Zoning Description:Other
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Water Frontage Feet:213.0
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Waterfront Features:LakeFront, NoMotorLake, PrivateWaterFrontage, WaterAccessRights
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Water Body Name:Sisson Lake
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Road Frontage Feet:199
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (616) 780-9964
- Office phone:
- (616) 447-9100
Taxes
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Tax Legal Description:LOT 44 BIRCH WOODLOT 43 BIRCH WOOD
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Tax Assessed Value:54423
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Tax Annual Amount:115.14
Beds
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Total Bedrooms:2
Baths
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Total Baths:1
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Full Baths:1
The Listing
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Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/c2a4bec4-761c-4726-beca-4329ac53ef87?setAttribution=mls&wl=true&initialViewType=pano&utm_source=dashboard
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Propane, WallFurnace
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Heating:true
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Cooling:CeilingFans
Utilities
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Utilities:CableConnected
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Sewer:SepticTank
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Water Source:Well
Appliances
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Appliances:Oven, Refrigerator
Schools
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High School District:Baldwin
The Community
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Waterfront:true
Parking
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Garage:false
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Monthly cost estimate
Asking price
$194,900
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Mortgage
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$1,043
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| Taxes | $9 |
| Insurance | $53 |
| Utilities | $146 See report |
| Total | $1,251/mo.* |
| *This is an estimate |
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Sale history
| Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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5/28/25
May 28, 2025
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Listed / Active | REALCOMP | $194,900 | 167.0% (23.9% / YR) |
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5/30/18
May 30, 2018
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MICHRIC | $73,000 |
