This cozy 2 bed, 1 bath log home offers storybook charm with uninterrupted views of beautiful Fife Lake and public water access directly across the street. The main level features a full kitchen, a spacious living area with a wood stove, main floor laundry, a full bath, and a serene enclosed sun porch lined with 24 feet of sliding glass doors - perfectly framing the lake view and opening to a generous deck for relaxing or entertaining outdoors. Upstairs, the open loft serves as a second bedroom, ideal for extra guests or a peaceful retreat. Thoughtful exterior additions like well-lit steps, a handrail, and pathway lighting make it easy to enjoy the nearby water access day or night. Located just 30 minutes from Traverse City, this inviting log home could serve beautifully as a weekend getaway, year-round residence, or investment opportunity.
For sale
$215,000
314 Bates St, Fife Lake, MI 49633
2beds
1,030sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1882
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$210,500 Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open loftWell-lit stepsWood stoveMain floor laundrySerene enclosed sun porch
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Listing updated: August 21, 2025 at 11:09pm
Listed by:
Kelly Leipprandt 231-590-1385,
REMAX Bayshore - W Bay Shore Dr TC 231-941-4500,
Robert Brick 231-715-1464,
REMAX Bayshore - W Bay Shore Dr TC
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1937706

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 113
- Dimensions: 12 x 9.42
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 279.13
- Dimensions: 16.92 x 16.5
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 146.74
- Dimensions: 15.58 x 9.42
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 69.65
- Dimensions: 9.83 x 7.08
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 261.25
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 15.83
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Other, Mud Room, Beamed Ceilings, Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,030
- Total interior livable area: 1,030 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,030
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Concrete
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: All Sports, Near Pub.Access w/in 500'
Lot
- Size: 5,227.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 118 x 50 x 105
- Features: Cleared, Sloped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 41-070-057-10
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Full Log
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1882
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Fife Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $209/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $144,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,857
- Price range: $215K - $215K
- Date on market: 8/19/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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