302 E Kott Road, Manistee, MI 49660

About this property

**NEW INCENTIVE-Seller offering $10k towards closing or updates.** This meticulously cared-for Hiawatha log home sits on 17 beautiful acres with 450' of frontage on Bar Lake, located just over a mile from Lake Michigan north of Manistee! A picturesque long drive leads to a private, peaceful retreat featuring custom woodwork and thoughtful finishes showcasing the distinctive character of this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 4 bath home. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the extra amenities such as the hunting blind near the lake, paddle boat & canoe. Multiple barns and storage areas. Recent updates include new garage doors (2026); water filtration system, tankless water heater, and saltwater tank (2025). Enjoy modern conveniences including Starlink, Nest thermostat, exterior security cameras, automatic lighting and de-icing strips. Located near all that Northern Michigan has to offer, this one-of-a-kind property has the privacy, recreation, character & natural beauty you've been looking for! Walkout lower level facing Bar Lake has new decorative field stone and boulders, retaining walls, and drainage systems being installed in October 2026.

Property details

MLS #

26043097

Status

Active

Property type

Residential

Sub type

Single Family Residence

County

Manistee

Township

Manistee Twp

Year built

2002

Lot size

17 ac

Waterfront

Yes

Water body

Bar Lake

Interior

Interior features

Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Rented

Appliances

Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Range

Flooring

Wood

Heating

Radiant

Fireplace

Yes

Fireplaces

1

Basement

Full, Walk-Out Access

Laundry

Laundry Room, Main Level

Windows

Insulated Windows, Screens

Stories

2

Total building area

2,326 sq ft

Exterior

Style

Log Home

Construction

Log

Roof

Composition

Patio and porch

Deck, Patio, Porch

Other structures

Pole Barn, Shed(s), Other

Parking

Garage

Yes

Garage spaces

2

Parking

Unpaved, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front

Lot and water

Lot size

401,623 sq ft

Lot features

Rolling Hills, Tillable, Wooded

Waterfront features

Lake Front

Road surface

Paved

Zoning

Residential

Utilities

Water source

Well

Utilities

Phone Connected, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available

Taxes

Annual taxes

$11,754

Tax year

2025

Schools

School district

Manistee

More

New construction

No

Directions

From US-31 turn north on Hill Road, then East on Kott Rd. to home on the North side. No real estate sign at road.