6461 S Shields Road, Pentwater, MI 49449

New Listing
$599,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,715 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 36,600 Status: Active
Current Price: $599,000 List Date: 4/16/2026 Last Modified: 4/16/2026

Overview

Description

OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, 4/18 @ 12:00 - 1:30 pm - BASS LAKE IN PENTWATER - An inviting opportunity to own a piece of Bass Lake history with 183 feet of private frontage on desirable Bass Lake! This cherished seasonal cottage has been in the same family for over 100 years and offers an incredible setting on an all-sports lake known for its beauty and recreation. Enjoy west facing views of the water from the covered front porch.The cottage is full of character, featuring a welcoming open-concept main floor with living, dining, and kitchen areas, along with a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room - perfect for enjoying cool lake evenings. A full bath completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, providing plenty of room for guests and family gatherings.The home has vinyl siding and a roof estimated to be approximately 15 years old. Please note, this is a seasonal cottage with no central heat, and it is not insulated or drywalled - offering the pe ...

Supplements: opportunity for a buyer to restore and update the space with their own personal touch or embrace the original rustic cottage experience.Outside, enjoy expansive private water frontage and sandy bottom walk out water access ideal for boating, swimming, and soaking in lake life. A gravel driveway provides access to the property, and two outbuildin ...

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Listing Details MLS# 26015719

Location Property Info

County
Mason
Street #
6461
Street Direction
S
Street Name
Shields
Suffix
Road
State
MI
Zip Code
49449

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.84
Lot Square Footage
36600
Lot Dimensions
183 x 200
Year Built
1900
Road Frontage
183
Garage Y/N
No
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1715
SqFt Above Grade
1715
Building Total SqFt
1715
Total Beds Above Grade
4
Total Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
Ludington
Elementary School
Ludington Elementary School
Middle School
Oj Dejonge Middle School
High School
Ludington High School
# of Outbuildings
2
Association YN
No
Waterfront
Yes
Body of Water
Bass Lake
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
Bass Lake
Basement
No
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
53-014-552-001-00
Taxable Value
250582
SEV
397000
For Tax Year
2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax
11048.01
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
Unknown
Zoning
RR
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
From US-10 to S Pere Marquette Hwy, South on PM Hwy to Schlik Rd, West on Schlik Rd - road curves to the right and turn into Shields Ave, Northwest on Shields Ave to property on West

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes
Water Frontage
183

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
4
Upper Level Square Feet
832
Total Baths Above Grade
Yes

Main Rooms

Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
883

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description
Storage Shed

Outbuilding 2

Outbuilding Description
Storage Shed

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
S Pere Marquette Hwy
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Summit Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
349.27
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, 4/18 @ 12:00 - 1:30 pm - BASS LAKE IN PENTWATER - An inviting opportunity to own a piece of Bass Lake history with 183 feet of private frontage on desirable Bass Lake! This cherished seasonal cottage has been in the same family for over 100 years and offers an incredible setting on an all-sports lake known for its beauty and recreation. Enjoy west facing views of the water from the covered front porch.The cottage is full of character, featuring a welcoming open-concept main floor with living, dining, and kitchen areas, along with a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room - perfect for enjoying cool lake evenings. A full bath completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, providing plenty of room for guests and family gatherings.The home has vinyl siding and a roof estimated to be approximately 15 years old. Please note, this is a seasonal cottage with no central heat, and it is not insulated or drywalled - offering the perfect
Legal
X SU-442, SU-443 5314 552 002 00 COMB 79 R.H. LITTLE'S ADDITION TO BASS LAKE PARK LOTS 1, 2, 3, 39, 40 & 41 BLOCK 2 AND S 1/2 OF VACATED CENTER AVE. ET AL INCLUDES: HOOVER MARJORIE 4/20 SLAGLE JACK 4/20 THOMPSON KATHRYN 4/20 WILKINS MARY JO 4/20 PLAYFORTH DIANE 2/20 EDWARDS HARRY 1/20 EDWARDS THEO 1/20

Water Type

Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports
Yes
Dock
Yes
Private Frontage
Yes

Lot Description

Recreational
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Street Type

Dirt
Yes
Private
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Phone Available
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

None
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Heat Source

None
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

None
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Substructure

Other
Yes

Windows

Replacement
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes

Appliances

Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes
Covered
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Architectural Style

Bungalow
Yes
Craftsman
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes
Close Plus 6 to 29 Days
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: None Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition; Shingle Windows: Replacement Substructure: Other Lot Description: Recreational; Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; High Speed Internet; Phone Available Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s) Appliances: Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: None Heat Type: None Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch(es) Other Structures: Shed(s) Architectural Style: Bungalow; Craftsman Driveway: Gravel Street Type: Dirt; Private Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow; Close Plus 6 to 29 Days Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevel
Living Room26.0014.00Main
Dining Area20.0015.00Main
Kitchen10.0010.00Main
Primary Bathroom10.004.00Main
Primary Bedroom15.0018.00Upper
Bedroom 212.0021.00Upper
Bedroom 312.0016.00Upper
Bedroom 415.0013.00Upper

Documents

Listing Office: Greenridge Realty S Rath
Listing Agent: Debby Stevenson
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