Nestled back in the hardwoods on 5 beautiful acres, this private Northern Michigan retreat is conveniently located between Manton and Lake City on a publicly maintained blacktop road. Wind your way up the drive where this inviting 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home sits peacefully at the top of the hill, surrounded by mature hardwoods and nature. A covered porch welcomes you into a convenient mudroom with a newly added half bath and dedicated laundry area. The updated kitchen and dining area flow into the comfortable living room, where a wood-burning stove creates the perfect place to cozy up on a cool Northern Michigan evening. Two bedrooms, an updated full bath, and a beautiful three-season porch complete the home—the perfect spot for morning coffee, a book, or simply enjoying the peaceful wooded setting. Recently, the sellers have completed extensive updates giving this home a fresh, move-in-ready feel! Improvements include all new windows and doors, new locks luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh paint and trim throughout, new lighting and fixtures, updated kitchen cupboards, an updated full bath, plus the addition of a half bath and dedicated laundry area. Major mechanical improvements include a new furnace, new hot water heater, and new propane tank. Outside is where the Up North lifestyle really comes together. If you love to garden, the large fenced garden tucked into an opening in the hardwoods could be a gardener’s dream, with a convenient lean-to for storing garden supplies, firewood, and outdoor equipment. The property is serviced by a 4-inch well and also features a 3-stall garage. Need room for hobbies, projects, equipment, or all your Up North toys? The impressive 50x30 pole barn offers a concrete floors, electric, water, 220 service, and a dedicated work counters. There is plenty of room for storage while still having space to work on projects and hobbies. Private, peaceful, and move-in ready, this property has the acreage, outbuildings, in a hardwood setting.
For sale
$241,000
8299 W Walker Rd, Manton, MI 49663
2beds
1,100sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
5 Acres Lot
$350,200 Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered porchWood-burning stoveBeautiful three-season porchConvenient mudroom
- 10 days
- 600
- 42
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tamara McLeod Helsel 231-920-6422,
City2Shore Real Estate Northern Michigan 231-839-0077
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1950217
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 8 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 384
- Dimensions: 16 x 24
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Basement: Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,100
- Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,100
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Finished Rooms, Concrete Floors, RV Access/Parking, Gravel, Private
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Details: RV Parking
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
- Dimensions: 500.69 x 435.18
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Wooded, Level, Landscaped, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: Pole Building(s), Other
- Parcel number: 00401501300
- Zoning description: Residential,Horses Allowed,Outbuildings Allowed
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Manton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $64,405
- Annual tax amount: $1,593
- Price range: $241K - $241K
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$350,200
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,414/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $241,000-31.1%$219/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1950217 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2026 | Sold | $350,000-26.3%$318/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1943513 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2026 | Pending sale | $475,000$432/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1943513 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Price change | $475,000-6.8%$432/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $509,900-3.8%$464/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1943513 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $529,900$482/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,593 +4.7% | $156,300 +10.5% |
| 2024 | $1,521 | $141,400 +19.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $118,200 +11.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $106,300 +16.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $91,500 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $1,351 | $88,300 -1.1% |
| 2018 | $1,351 +32.9% | $89,300 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,016 | $87,500 +0.7% |
| 2016 | $1,016 | $86,900 -0.6% |
| 2015 | $1,016 | $87,400 +6.2% |
| 2014 | $1,016 | $82,300 +0.2% |
| 2013 | $1,016 | $82,100 +1.1% |
| 2011 | $1,016 -1.9% | $81,200 -8.4% |
| 2009 | $1,036 | $88,600 |
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Neighborhood: 49663
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Lake City Area School District
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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