Sold110d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
2907 W Ferndale Dr
Manitou Beach, MI, 49253 • 49253 • Lenawee County
$236,000
$454/sqft
1Beds
1Baths
520Sqft
0.05 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
On the ROUND LAKE
All Sports Lake, Waterfront
Bungalow Style
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
Paradise Park
49253
1 Fireplace
None
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
110 days on market
Established listing
$454/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1920 · Historic
UNDER PRICED! PICK UP THIS BARGAIN BEFORE THE PRICE GOES BACK UP IN THE SPRING! This is your chance to own affordable lakefront on one of Southern Michigan’s most desirable all-sports lakes! This charming 1 bed, 1 bath cottage offers 530 sq ft of efficient living space, private dock. Fresh updates, clean mechanicals, and ready-to-enjoy interior make this the perfect weekend escape, short-term rental, or future build site. Big perks in a small footprint—ROUND LAKE FRONTAGE, Devil's lake view, utilities at the street, and walkable to restaurants, shops, and all the action in Manitou Beach.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights affordable lakefront, clean mechanicals, and private frontage as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,555/month
Principal & Interest$1,240
Property Tax$236
Insurance$79
Down payment20% ($47,200)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $188,800 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1920
HeatingSpace Heater, Natural Gas
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Parking0 spaces
Lot2,178 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1920
Stories1
Systems
HeatingSpace Heater, Natural Gas
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPrivate Well / Public Sanitary
Parking & Outdoor
BasementCrawl Space
Fireplaces1
Lot2,178 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood49253
Annual tax$2,449
ParcelRL0720029100
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Flooring
Carpet
Vinyl
Heating
Space Heater
Natural Gas
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Unit(s)
Fireplace
None
Exterior Features
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Room details
4 rooms detailed
Bedroom1
First8×16 ft128 sqft
Carpet
Bathroom1
FirstVinyl
Kitchen
First10×10 ft100 sqft
Vinyl
Living Room
First9×18 ft162 sqft
Carpet
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market110
Est. value$236,800
Est. rent$900/mo
Tax rate1.12%
Price/sqft$454
On marketJul 1, 2025
PostedJul 1, 2025
Last sold$236,000
MLS updatedOct 16, 2025
Tour days6
Views26
How are the schools in Manitou Beach?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Manitou Beach, MI, 49253
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 17, 2025Sold$236,000$454Public Record
Oct 10, 2025Sold$236,000$454MiRealSource
Oct 8, 2025Pending Sale$270,000$519MiRealSource
Sep 19, 2025Contingent$270,000$519MiRealSource
Aug 18, 2025Price Change$270,000$519MiRealSource
Aug 12, 2025Listed For Sale$289,900$558MiRealSource
Aug 4, 2025Contingent$299,999$577MiRealSource
Jul 23, 2025Price Change$299,999$577MiRealSource
Jul 14, 2025Price Change$319,000$613MiRealSource
Jul 1, 2025Listed For Sale$339,000$652MiRealSource
Aug 16, 2012Sold$85,000$163Public Record
May 22, 2012Price Change$87,500$168Gil Henry & Associates, Inc.
Apr 28, 2012Listed For Sale$99,900$192Gil Henry & Associates, Inc.
Sold$236,000
Dec 17, 2025•$454/sqft•Public Record
Sold$236,000
Oct 10, 2025•$454/sqft•MiRealSource
Pending Sale$270,000
Oct 8, 2025•$519/sqft•MiRealSource
Contingent$270,000
Sep 19, 2025•$519/sqft•MiRealSource
Price Change$270,000
Aug 18, 2025•$519/sqft•MiRealSource
Listed For Sale$289,900
Aug 12, 2025•$558/sqft•MiRealSource
Contingent$299,999
Aug 4, 2025•$577/sqft•MiRealSource
Price Change$299,999
Jul 23, 2025•$577/sqft•MiRealSource
Price Change$319,000
Jul 14, 2025•$613/sqft•MiRealSource
Listed For Sale$339,000
Jul 1, 2025•$652/sqft•MiRealSource
Sold$85,000
Aug 16, 2012•$163/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$87,500
May 22, 2012•$168/sqft•Gil Henry & Associates, Inc.
Listed For Sale$99,900
Apr 28, 2012•$192/sqft•Gil Henry & Associates, Inc.
Tax history
23 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2025$2,298$93,563
Apr 7, 2024$2,233$96,230
Apr 7, 2023—$71,722
Apr 7, 2022—$69,904
Apr 7, 2021$2,030—
Apr 7, 2020$2,030—
Apr 7, 2019$2,273$54,200
Apr 7, 2018—$53,640
Apr 7, 2017$1,311$54,298
Apr 7, 2016—$47,393
Apr 7, 2014—$44,607
Apr 7, 2013—$47,871
Apr 7, 2012—$57,200
Apr 7, 2011—$60,500
Apr 7, 2010—$60,700
Apr 7, 2009—$65,300
Apr 7, 2008—$66,200
Apr 7, 2006$508$58,700
Apr 7, 2005$2,062$54,400
Apr 7, 2004$310$51,700
Apr 7, 2002$598$43,600
Apr 7, 2001$598$30,100
Apr 7, 2000$598$29,100
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Manitou Beach, MI • Lenawee County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
49253
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