$549,000
Bitely, MI 49309
MLS# 26022061
5 beds | 2 baths | 1604 sqft
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Property Description
Escape to a private wilderness sanctuary where modern luxury meets the rugged beauty of Northern Michigan. This meticulously maintained 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom tri-level residence sits at the heart of 40 pristine acres, offering a rare blend of sophisticated living and world-class outdoor recreation. The home's exterior is a masterclass in curb appeal, featuring professional landscaping, a decorative pond, and a fenced garden that creates a park-like atmosphere. Whether you are enjoying a quiet morning in the expansive sunroom or watching the sunset over your private acreage, the home serves as a seamless bridge between indoor comfort and the great outdoors. For the avid sportsman, this property is a true legacy estate. The land is thoughtfully managed with established food plots, multiple hunting blinds, and a natural pond that draws in local wildlife, making it a turnkey haven for hunters.
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: 13 Mile
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Home Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 342.27
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 1320 x 1320
Road Frontage: 1320
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: No
Total Fireplaces: 0
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2228
SqFt Above Grade: 1604
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 624
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 964
Building Total SqFt: 2228
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Big Jackson
Elementary School: Big Jackson Public School
High School: Big Rapids High School
Middle School: Big Rapids Middle School
# of Outbuildings: 2
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 40.23
Lot Square Footage: 1752419
Year Built: 1988
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 69271
SEV: 181800
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2200
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Zoning: residential
Tax ID #: 0332200001
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Escape to a private wilderness sanctuary where modern luxury meets the rugged beauty of Northern Michigan. This meticulously maintained 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom tri-level residence sits at the heart of 40 pristine acres, offering a rare blend of sophisticated living and world-class outdoor recreation. The home's exterior is a masterclass in curb appeal, featuring professional landscaping, a decorative pond, and a fenced garden that creates a park-like atmosphere. Whether you are enjoying a quiet morning in the expansive sunroom or watching the sunset over your private acreage, the home serves as a seamless bridge between indoor comfort and the great outdoors. For the avid sportsman, this property is a true legacy estate. The land is thoughtfully managed with established food plots, multiple hunting blinds, and a natural pond that draws in local wildlife, making it a turnkey haven for hunters.
Legal: NE 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 32 T16N R12W 40A M/L
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Lot Description
Level: 1
Recreational: 1
Wooded: 1
Other Structures
Second Garage: 1
Street Type
Public: 1
Unpaved: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
Rural Development: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Lower Level: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Heat Source
Geothermal: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 672
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Level SQFT: 932
Lower Rooms
Lower Bedrooms: 2
Lower Full Baths: 1
Lower Finished SQFT: 624
Total Lower SQFT: 964
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Gravel: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Additional Items
Garage Door Opener: 1
Generator: 1
Generator Hook-up: 1
LP Tank Rented: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Propane: 1
Exterior Features
3 Season Room: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Porch(es): 1
Deck: 1
Other Equipment
Generator: 1
Landscape
Decor Pond: 1
Flower Garden: 1
Fountain: 1
Garden Area: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Second Garage
Outbuilding Floor Type 1
Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete: 1
Outbuilding 2
Outbuilding Description: Second Garage
Outbuilding 2 Electric: 1
Outbuilding Floor Type 2
Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete: 1
Architectural Style
Tri-Level: 1
Possession
Close Plus 30 Days: 1
Location Property Info
County: Newaygo
Street #: 10343
Street Direction: N
Street Name: Walnut
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49309
Zip (4): 9674
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $549,000
Current Price: $549,000
Listing Date: 2026-05-13
Remarks Misc
Directions: Use GPS
Property Features
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Lower Level; Washer Hookup
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Replacement
Substructure: Crawl Space
Lot Description: Level; Recreational; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available
Additional Items: Garage Door Opener; Generator; Generator Hook-up; LP Tank Rented
Appliances: Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Geothermal
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Propane
Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
Other Equipment: Generator
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch(es)
Landscape: Decor Pond; Flower Garden; Fountain; Garden Area
Other Structures: Second Garage
Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
Outbuilding 2: Outbuilding 2 Electric
Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete
Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Tri-Level
Driveway: Concrete; Gravel
Street Type: Public; Unpaved
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan
Possession: Close Plus 30 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
If 40 private acres aren't enough, the property sits directly across from the Manistee National Forest, granting you immediate access to over 8,000 acres of additional public land. After a day in the woods, you can retreat to a home built for ultimate peace of mind, featuring energy-efficient geothermal heating and cooling, a newer roof and windows, and a whole-house Generac generator to ensure you're never left in the dark.
Storage and hobby space are equally impressive, anchored by an oversized 32 x 45 garage featuring a heated workshop--perfect for year-round projects--and an additional pole barn for all your seasonal toys and equipment. From the high-end mechanical upgrades to the unrivaled access to Michigan's natural beauty, this estate offers a lifestyle of total privacy and limitless adventure. Don't miss the opportunity to claim this exceptional retreat as your own.
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Dining Area | Main |
| Living Room | Main |
| Laundry | Lower |
| Primary Bedroom | Upper |
| Bathroom 1 | Upper |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper |
| Bedroom 4 | Lower |
| Bedroom 4 | Lower |
| Bathroom 2 | Lower |
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Schmidt Fremont
Listing Agent: Lisa Lightfoot
Last Updated: May - 14 - 2026
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