1261 W Channel Street, Bitely, MI 49309

$169,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 800 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 47,045 Status: Active
Current Price: $169,900 List Date: 5/27/2026 Last Modified: 6/05/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled on just over an acre, this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers the perfect blend of peaceful lake living and outdoor space. Located on beautiful Sisson Lake, a quiet no-wake lake, you'll enjoy relaxing days on the water swimming, paddling or fishing with the added bonus of channel access to Lilley Lake for even more recreation and exploration. Inside, the home features new flooring and a new roof, giving buyers added peace of mind and updated comfort. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, weekend getaway, or investment opportunity, this property provides a serene setting with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Across the lake is the Manistee National Forest, which makes for a gorgeous view! This includes the lot to the right of the home, total 1.09 acres! Don't miss your chance to experience affordable waterfront living with endless potential. Call for your showing today!

Listing Details MLS# 26024986

Location Property Info

County
Newaygo
Street #
1261
Street Direction
W
Street Name
Channel
Suffix
Street
State
MI
Zip Code
49309
Zip (4)
9423

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
1.08
Lot Square Footage
47045
Lot Dimensions
199 x 202 x 213 x 326
Year Built
1950
Road Frontage
199
Garage Y/N
No
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
800
SqFt Above Grade
800
Building Total SqFt
800
Total Beds Above Grade
2
Total Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
Yes
School District
Baldwin
# of Outbuildings
Yes
Association YN
No
Waterfront
Yes
Body of Water
Sisson Lake
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
Sisson Lake
Basement
No
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
02-11-331-003 + 02-11-331-009
Taxable Value
49376
SEV
84900
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
115
Tax Year
2024
Spec Assessment & Type
None Known
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
M-37 to West Beaver Rd to W Channel Dr.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes
Water Frontage
213

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade
Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
2
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
800

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Middle Dr and W Channel St
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Lilley Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
212.38
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Nestled on just over an acre, this charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers the perfect blend of peaceful lake living and outdoor space. Located on beautiful Sisson Lake, a quiet no-wake lake, you'll enjoy relaxing days on the water swimming, paddling or fishing with the added bonus of channel access to Lilley Lake for even more recreation and exploration. Inside, the home features new flooring and a new roof, giving buyers added peace of mind and updated comfort. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, weekend getaway, or investment opportunity, this property provides a serene setting with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Across the lake is the Manistee National Forest, which makes for a gorgeous view! This includes the lot to the right of the home, total 1.09 acres! Don't miss your chance to experience affordable waterfront living with endless potential. Call for your showing today!
Legal
LOT 44 BIRCH WOOD LOT 43 BIRCH WOOD

Water Type

Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

No Wake
Yes
Private Frontage
Yes

Lot Description

Wooded
Yes

Street Type

Dirt
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
MSHDA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

None
Yes

Exterior Material

Aluminum Siding
Yes

Roofing

Asphalt
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Heat Source

Propane
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Wall Furnace
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Substructure

Slab
Yes

Windows

Screens
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

Oven
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Exterior Features

Scrn Porch
Yes

Flooring

Vinyl
Yes

Landscape

Garden Area
Yes

Architectural Style

Cabin
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: None Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle Windows: Screens Substructure: Slab Lot Description: Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Window Treatments Appliances: Oven; Refrigerator Heat Source: Propane Heat Type: Wall Furnace Water Heater: Electric Exterior Features: Scrn Porch Flooring: Vinyl Landscape: Garden Area Architectural Style: Cabin Street Type: Dirt Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: RE/MAX Lakeshore
Listing Agent: Michael Bursley
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 05 - 2026
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