$599,000
Pentwater, MI 49449
MLS# 26015719
4 beds | 1 baths | 1715 sqft
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Open House (04/18/2026 - 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm)
Property Description
OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, 4/18 @ 12:00 - 1:30 pm - BASS LAKE IN PENTWATER - An inviting opportunity to own a piece of Bass Lake history with 183 feet of private frontage on desirable Bass Lake! This cherished seasonal cottage has been in the same family for over 100 years and offers an incredible setting on an all-sports lake known for its beauty and recreation. Enjoy west facing views of the water from the covered front porch. The cottage is full of character, featuring a welcoming open-concept main floor with living, dining, and kitchen areas, along with a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room - perfect for enjoying cool lake evenings. A full bath completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, providing plenty of room for guests and family gatherings. The home has vinyl siding and a roof estimated to be approximately 15 years old. Please note, this is a seasonal cottage with no central heat, and it is not insulated or drywalled - offering the perfect
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: S Pere Marquette Hwy
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Summit Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 349.27
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 183 x 200
Road Frontage: 183
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Bass Lake
Income Property: No
Basement: No
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1715
SqFt Above Grade: 1715
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 1715
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Bass Lake
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Ludington
Elementary School: Ludington Elementary School
High School: Ludington High School
Middle School: Oj Dejonge Middle School
# of Outbuildings: 2
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.84
Lot Square Footage: 36600
Year Built: 1900
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 250582
SEV: 397000
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 11048.01
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: Unknown
Zoning: RR
Tax ID #: 53-014-552-001-00
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, 4/18 @ 12:00 - 1:30 pm -
BASS LAKE IN PENTWATER - An inviting opportunity to own a piece of Bass Lake history with 183 feet of private frontage on desirable Bass Lake! This cherished seasonal cottage has been in the same family for over 100 years and offers an incredible setting on an all-sports lake known for its beauty and recreation. Enjoy west facing views of the water from the covered front porch.
The cottage is full of character, featuring a welcoming open-concept main floor with living, dining, and kitchen areas, along with a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room - perfect for enjoying cool lake evenings. A full bath completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms, providing plenty of room for guests and family gatherings.
The home has vinyl siding and a roof estimated to be approximately 15 years old. Please note, this is a seasonal cottage with no central heat, and it is not insulated or drywalled - offering the perfect
Legal: X SU-442, SU-443 5314 552 002 00 COMB 79 R.H. LITTLE'S ADDITION TO BASS LAKE PARK LOTS 1, 2, 3, 39, 40 & 41 BLOCK 2 AND S 1/2 OF VACATED CENTER AVE. ET AL INCLUDES: HOOVER MARJORIE 4/20 SLAGLE JACK 4/20 THOMPSON KATHRYN 4/20 WILKINS MARY JO 4/20 PLAYFORTH DIANE 2/20 EDWARDS HARRY 1/20 EDWARDS THEO 1/20
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 183
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Dock: 1
Private Frontage: 1
Lot Description
Recreational: 1
Wooded: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Street Type
Dirt: 1
Private: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Phone Available: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
None: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Shingle: 1
Heat Source
None: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
None: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Level Square Feet: 832
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 883
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Substructure
Other: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Appliances
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Covered: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Storage Shed
Outbuilding 2
Outbuilding Description: Storage Shed
Architectural Style
Bungalow: 1
Craftsman: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Close Plus 6 to 29 Days: 1
Location Property Info
County: Mason
Street #: 6461
Street Direction: S
Street Name: Shields
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49449
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $599,000
Current Price: $599,000
Listing Date: 2026-04-15
Remarks Misc
Directions: From US-10 to S Pere Marquette Hwy, South on PM Hwy to Schlik Rd, West on Schlik Rd - road curves to the right and turn into Shields Ave, Northwest on Shields Ave to property on West
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: None
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition; Shingle
Windows: Replacement
Substructure: Other
Lot Description: Recreational; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; High Speed Internet; Phone Available
Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Microwave; Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: None
Heat Type: None
Flooring: Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch(es)
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Architectural Style: Bungalow; Craftsman
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Dirt; Private
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow; Close Plus 6 to 29 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
opportunity for a buyer to restore and update the space with their own personal touch or embrace the original rustic cottage experience.
Outside, enjoy expansive private water frontage and sandy bottom walk out water access ideal for boating, swimming, and soaking in lake life. A gravel driveway provides access to the property, and two outbuildings offer additional storage for lake toys and equipment.
Whether you choose to preserve this historic getaway or build your custom dream home, this property offers exceptional frontage, privacy, and endless potential in a highly sought-after location. Buyer to verify all information.
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width |
| Living Room | 26.00 | 26.00 | 14.00 | Main | 14.00 |
| Dining Area | 20.00 | 20.00 | 15.00 | Main | 15.00 |
| Kitchen | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | Main | 10.00 |
| Primary Bathroom | 10.00 | 10.00 | 4.00 | Main | 4.00 |
| Primary Bedroom | 15.00 | 15.00 | 18.00 | Upper | 18.00 |
| Bedroom 2 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 21.00 | Upper | 21.00 |
| Bedroom 3 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 16.00 | Upper | 16.00 |
| Bedroom 4 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 13.00 | Upper | 13.00 |
Seller's Disclosure 
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Listing Office: Greenridge Realty S Rath
Listing Agent: Debby Stevenson
Last Updated: April - 16 - 2026
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