2840 Crescent Beach Road, Manistee, MI 49660

$1,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,176 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 75,322 Status: Sold
Current Price: $1,600,000 List Date: 7/08/2025 Last Modified: 9/02/2025

Overview

Description

Historic Waterfront Home on Portage Lake with Access to Lake Michigan.Rare opportunity to own a piece of history on Portage Lake, one of the few inland lakes with direct access to Lake Michigan. This charming cut-stone home offers timeless character & stunning views, nestled on over 1 acre of private, park-like yard with 180 feet of sandy beach frontage. Open Floor plan with 2 upper bedrooms & 1 1/2 Bath.Enjoy warm summer nights on the expansive screened porch. A separate bunkhouse adds flexible living space, featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a garage—ideal for guests or a peaceful retreat. Whether you're swimming, boating, or watching sunsets over the water, this one-of-a-kind property offers an unparalleled lakeside lifestyle.

Supplements: Bunkhouse has 2 stall garage with laundry & storage. Bedrooms and living space above garage.

Listing Details MLS# 25033123

Location Property Info

County
Manistee
Street #
2840
Street Name
Crescent Beach
Suffix
Road
State
MI
Zip Code
49660
Zip (4)
9214

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
1.73
Lot Square Footage
75322
Lot Dimensions
180x336
Year Built
1940
Road Frontage
174
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1176
SqFt Above Grade
1176
Building Total SqFt
1176
Total Beds Above Grade
2
Total Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
Yes
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
Onekama
Waterfront
Yes
Body of Water
Portage Lake
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
Portage Lake
Basement
No
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
11-050-064-00
Taxable Value
228567
SEV
525300
For Tax Year
2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax
10000
Tax Year
2024
Homestead %
90
Spec Assessment & Type
none known

Remarks Misc

Directions
Turn off of M22 between Manistee & Onekama onto Miller road. Follow to Crescent Beach Road & turn left. House is on righ

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2025-07-20
Sold Date
2025-08-29
Sold Price/SqFt
1275.51

More Information

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes
Water Frontage
180

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
2
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
614
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
562

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Miller
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Area
MasonOceanaManistee - O
Municipality
Onekama Twp
Subdivision
Red Park

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
1360.54
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Historic Waterfront Home on Portage Lake with Access to Lake Michigan.Rare opportunity to own a piece of history on Portage Lake, one of the few inland lakes with direct access to Lake Michigan. This charming cut-stone home offers timeless character & stunning views, nestled on over 1 acre of private, park-like yard with 180 feet of sandy beach frontage. Open Floor plan with 2 upper bedrooms & 1 1/2 Bath.Enjoy warm summer nights on the expansive screened porch. A separate bunkhouse adds flexible living space, featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a garage—ideal for guests or a peaceful retreat. Whether you're swimming, boating, or watching sunsets over the water, this one-of-a-kind property offers an unparalleled lakeside lifestyle.
Legal
ASSESSORS PLAT OF RED PARK LOTS 9 TO 15 INCL BLOCK M & LOTS 1 THRU 7 INCL BLOCK N + ALSO PART OF BLK P LYING E OF C/L OF BLOCK N EXTENDED N TO PORTAGE LAKE + W OF W LI OF ALLEY IN BLK M EXTENDED N TO PORTAGE LAKE BLK P. SALE(80) 3389 2345 (81) 3408 2978 (88) 2512 2580 (97) 3664 0103 (98) 3674 0138

Water Type

Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports
Yes
Dock
Yes
Private Frontage
Yes

Lot Description

Level
Yes
Wetland Area
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Other Structures

Guest House
Yes
Second Garage
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

In Garage
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Exterior Material

Stone
Yes

Roofing

Asphalt
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Front
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Hot Water
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Asphalt
Yes

Substructure

Slab
Yes

Windows

Insulated Windows
Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island
Yes

Additional Items

Guest Quarters
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Exterior Features

Scrn Porch
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Deck
Yes
Screened
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Wood
Yes

Landscape

Decor Pond
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

Historic
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: In Garage; Laundry Room; Main Level Exterior Material: Stone Roofing: Asphalt Windows: Insulated Windows Substructure: Slab Lot Description: Level; Wetland Area; Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available Kitchen Features: Center Island Additional Items: Guest Quarters Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Hot Water Water Heater: Natural Gas Exterior Features: Scrn Porch Flooring: Carpet; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Screened Landscape: Decor Pond; Shrubs/Hedges Other Structures: Guest House; Second Garage Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Historic Driveway: Asphalt Street Type: Paved Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Living Room Length: 23.00 Length: 23.00 Width: 20.00 Level: Main Width: 20.00 Remarks: Dining/Kitchen Bathroom 1 Length: 5.50 Length: 5.50 Width: 4.50 Level: Main Width: 4.50 Remarks: 1/2 Bath Other Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 12.00 Level: Main Width: 12.00 Remarks: Screened Porch Primary Bedroom Length: 17.00 Length: 17.00 Width: 12.00 Level: Upper Width: 12.00 Primary Bathroom Length: 10.00 Length: 10.00 Width: 5.90 Level: Upper Width: 5.90 Remarks: Bathtub Bedroom 2 Length: 13.80 Length: 13.80 Width: 10.50 Level: Upper Width: 10.50 Family Room Length: 23.00 Length: 23.00 Width: 13.00 Level: Upper Width: 13.00 Remarks: Bunkhouse Bedroom 3 Length: 11.60 Length: 11.60 Width: 8.80 Level: Upper Width: 8.80 Remarks: Bunkhouse Bedroom 4 Length: 11.40 Length: 11.40 Width: 8.80 Level: Upper Width: 8.80 Remarks: Bunkhouse Bathroom 3 Length: 9.70 Length: 9.70 Width: 7.50 Level: Upper Width: 7.50 Remarks: Bunkhouse/Full Bathroom with Tub Bathroom 4 Length: 9.80 Length: 9.80 Width: 5.50 Level: Upper Width: 5.50 Remarks: Bunkhouse/Walk-in shower Laundry Length: 9.40 Length: 9.40 Width: 9.00 Level: Main Width: 9.00 Remarks: Bunkhouse Utility Room Length: 14.70 Length: 14.70 Width: 9.90 Level: Main Width: 9.90 Remarks: Bunkhouse

Documents

Listing Office: CENTURY 21 Northland
Listing Agent: Virginia M Pelton
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Last Updated: September - 02 - 2025
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