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    • $1,699,000

    12960 N Forest Beach Shores Rd, Northport, MI 49670

    4beds
    2,560sqft
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    $10,896/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1990
    0.5 Acres Lot
    $1,614,100 Zestimate®
    $664/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Step inside this Northport, Leelanau County cottage and the sparkling blue bay is impossible to ignore. Brick detail, exposed beams, and warm wood ceilings carry through the interior, and a sunken living room sets the main level apart from the typical lakefront layout, adding depth to the sight lines that stretch toward the water. Water stays central to the design throughout. The kitchen, dining area, great room, and sunken living room are all oriented toward the bay, and a gas see-through fireplace ties two of the main rooms together, echoing the home's layered, intentional feel. With all 4 bedrooms on the main level, the roughly 2,400 finished square feet live open and easy, the floor plan working with the water views rather than around them. Outside, multi-level decking stretches the living space toward 120 feet of sandy Grand Traverse Bay frontage, while a boat house (a rare feature) keeps kayaks, paddle boards & small watercraft covered and within reach of the beach. An outdoor shower makes rinsing off simple, and the walkout lower level, with an unfinished 4th bath & storage, keeps sand from making its way into the main living areas. The double lot, totaling half and acre, provides room to breath. Year-round comfort comes by way of boiler heat, private well & septic, and a detached 2+ car garage, with the flexibility to use the home seasonally or full-time. Membership in Cherry Home Shores brings shared beaches, pickleball courts, parks, trails & a clubhouse.. the community has a quaint, nostalgic up north summer camp feel! A restriction on short-term rentals keeps the community quiet and residential. Downtown Northport, the marina, area wineries, golf, dining, Leelanau State Park & the Grand Traverse Lighthouse are all a short drive away. This is a home with real character. Brick, wood & water come together here in a way that feels harmonious and grounding from the moment you walk in. More information about Cherry Homes on their website: cherryhomeshores.com
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    Listed by:

    Carly Petrucci Cell:231-649-3137,

    Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City 231-922-2350

    Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1949652MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bedrooms: 4
      Rooms
      • Room types: Great Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 156.21
      • Dimensions: 13.58 x 11.5
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 183
      • Dimensions: 10.17 x 18
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 183
      • Dimensions: 10.17 x 18
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 173.15
      • Dimensions: 11.42 x 15.17
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Private
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 303.09
      • Dimensions: 17.92 x 16.92
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 217
      • Dimensions: 9.33 x 23.25
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 235.75
      • Dimensions: 13.67 x 17.25
      Heating
      • Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Instant Hot Water
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Cathedral Ceiling(s), Pantry, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
      • Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
      • Basement: Walk-Out Access,Crawl Space,Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Gas
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,560
      • Total interior livable area: 2,560 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,560
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete Floors, Gravel, Circular Driveway
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Multi-Level Decking
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Bay, Water, Bay View
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water,Bay
      • Waterfront features: All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Great Lake, Lake, Sandy Shoreline
      • Body of water: Grand Traverse Bay
      • Frontage type: Waterfront
      • Frontage length: 120
      Lot
      • Size: 0.5 Acres
      • Features: Wooded, Level, Subdivided
      Details
      • Additional structures: Boat House
      • Parcel number: 00836000600
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch,Cottage,Craftsman
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame, Timber Frame, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1990

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Private Sewer
      • Water: Private

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Clubhouse, Tennis Court(s), Lake Privileges, Park, Pets Allowed, Common Area, Trails
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Cherry Home Shores
      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Northport

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $664/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $319,409
      • Annual tax amount: $9,731
      • Price range: $1.7M - $1.7M
      • Date on market: 8/22/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 11 days
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
      • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
      • Ownership type: Private Owner
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $1,614,100

        $1.53M - $1.69M

        $3,381/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/22/2026Listed for sale$1,699,000$664/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1949652 Report a problem
        8/10/2026Listing removed$1,699,000$664/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1948721 Report a problem
        7/31/2026Listed for sale$1,699,000+0.7%$664/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1948721 Report a problem
        7/14/2026Sold$1,687,250-0.8%$659/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1947524 Report a problem
        7/2/2026Listed for sale$1,700,000+319.8%$664/sqft
        Source: NGLRMLS #1947524 Report a problem
        10/16/1997Sold$405,000$158/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$9,731 +4.3%$655,800 +12.8%
        2024$9,329 +3.3%$581,200 +17.3%
        2023$9,032 +4.3%$495,300 +36.2%
        2022$8,661 -2.3%$363,700 +9%
        2021$8,865 +27.7%$333,700 +17.7%
        2020$6,945 $283,600 +3.3%
        2019-- $274,500 -7.8%
        2018-- $297,600 +9.7%
        2017-- $271,400 +8%
        2016-- $251,330 +2%
        2015-- $246,420 +1%
        2014-- $243,890 +3.9%
        2013-- $234,710 -8.6%
        2012-- $256,910 -4.6%
        2011-- $269,410 -17%
        2010-- $324,400
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 49670

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        • District: Northport Public School District

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