For sale

Price cut: $405K (3/12)

$3,495,000

18751 Big Lake Rd, Watersmeet, MI 49969

3beds

5,166sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 2025

5.66 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$677/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Full-height stone fireplaceCozy loft reading areaLarge walk-in closetDry barGourmet kitchen with pantry

Exceptional waterfront estate on Big Lake of the famous Cisco Chain of Lakes. Sitting on 5.65 acres with 626 feet of sand-bottom frontage on Michigan Bay, this newly built home offers 3,905 sq ft of living area. The great room is truly grand with 28’ ceilings, a full-height stone fireplace, dry bar, and a lakeside wall of custom windows. Wake up to Northwoods serenity in the spacious primary suite with bath and a large walk-in closet. A gourmet kitchen with pantry, mudroom, office, laundry, and a huge screened porch with its own gas fireplace finish off the main level. Two guest suites with private baths and a cozy loft reading area complete the upper level. An oversized 3-car garage connected by covered walkway offers plenty of storage along with the home's full basement. The property also includes a newly renovated log guest cottage with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, loft sleeping area, full basement with laundry, screened porch, deck, and its own dock. Property adjoins USFS lands.

184 days

919

25

Tour with a local agent

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: First
Dimensions: 17x13

Bedroom

Level: Second
Dimensions: 11'6x15'6

Bathroom

Level: First

Bathroom

Level: Second

Bathroom

Level: First

Bathroom

Level: Second

Dining room

Level: First
Dimensions: 12'6x25

Entry foyer

Level: First
Dimensions: 12x9'6

Kitchen

Level: First
Dimensions: 15x21

Laundry

Level: First
Dimensions: 15'6x8

Living room

Level: First
Dimensions: 17'6x25

Mud room

Level: First
Dimensions: 14x7

Office

Level: First
Dimensions: 11'6x11'6

Other

Level: First
Dimensions: 9x7

Screened porch

Level: First
Dimensions: 18x21'6

Heating

Propane

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, High Ceilings, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Basement: Full
Attic: None
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Gas, Stone, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 5,166
Total interior livable area: 5,166 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,905
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Garage
Garage spaces: 3
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Exterior features: Dock, Gravel Driveway
Has view: Yes
View description: Water
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Water
Waterfront features: Shoreline - Sand, Lake Front
Body of water: BIG
Frontage type: Lakefront
Frontage length: 626,626

Lot

Size: 5.66 Acres
Dimensions: 626 x 395
Features: Adjacent To Public Land, Lake Front, Private, Secluded, Views

Details

Additional structures: Guest House
Parcel number: 0631601800
Zoning description: Residential
Other equipment: Generator

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Contemporary,One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation: Poured
Roof: Composition,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 2025

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Conventional Sewer
Water: Drilled Well

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Security System

Location

Region: Watersmeet

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $677/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,324,066
Annual tax amount: $21,789
Date on market: 11/17/2025
Ownership: Fee Simple
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/12/2026	Price change	$3,495,000-10.4%$677/sqft
Source: GNMLS #215084 Report a problem
11/17/2025	Listed for sale	$3,900,000+473.5%$755/sqft
Source: GNMLS #215084 Report a problem
8/1/2022	Sold	$680,000+4.6%$132/sqft
Source: GNMLS #197098 Report a problem
6/22/2022	Pending sale	$649,900$126/sqft
Source: GNMLS #197098 Report a problem
6/9/2022	Listed for sale	$649,900$126/sqft
Source: GNMLS #197098 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$20,963 +61.6%	$662,033 +42.6%
2024	$12,971	$464,186 +61.5%
2023	--	$287,488 +33.2%
2022	--	$215,751 +4.1%
2021	--	$207,286 -1.3%
2020	--	$210,058 +1.7%
2019	--	$206,485 +0.7%
2018	--	$205,000 +1.3%
2017	--	$202,300
2016	--	$202,300 -6%
2014	--	$215,280 -1.3%
2013	--	$218,020

Find assessor info on the county website

Monthly payment

Est. payment

Payment breakdown

Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.

All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.

HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.

See how much you could borrow to make a competitive offer.

Get pre-qualified