9971 Lake Drive

Off Market

9971 Lake Drive

Bitely MI 49309

983 sq. ft.

26802 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $270,000

Alexia Hoffman, last sold this property on 23 October 2025 after 77 days on market.

Overview

Looking for the perfect lakefront escape and a smart investment? This charming Walkup Lake cottage is less than 2 hours from Grand Rapids and has everything you need for weekend getaways, summer fun, and part-time Airbnb income. Inside, it's warm, welcoming, and totally move-in ready, currently set up to sleep 11 comfortably. Whether you're lounging indoors, hosting friends, or enjoying the peace of your own private beach, this place is made for memory-making. Walkup Lake is a 66-acre all-sports lake with only 17 residences, surrounded by the Manistee National Forest, offering a rare mix of privacy, natural beauty, and year-round recreation. Outside, you'll find a brand-new deck, a spacious yard, and a massive 1,500 sq ft 4-stall garage/outbuilding with plenty of room for toys, storage, and a workshop. Enjoy it yourself, rent it when you're not using it, or do both. Either way, this Walkup Lake gem is the kind of place you will make memories in for lots of years to come.

Features

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

4 carspaces

4 garage spaces

983 sq. ft. floor area

26802 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom single-family properties sold in Bitely over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 9971 Lake Drive is $153k.

Median value

$153k

Estimated value range

$45k - $525k

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-22%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Bitely. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 9971 Lake Drive

2025

Sold

$270,000

23 Oct 2025 by Alexia Hoffman

Happy sellers in Bitely

87%

87% of sellers in Bitely reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Bitely stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 3 reviews in Bitely over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 2 bedroom single-family properties in Bitely

In the last 12 months, 17 two-bedroom single-family properties similar to 9971 Lake Drive, have been sold.

This represents a 36% increase in two-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

Sold

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Gary Bailey Sr

Gary Bailey Sr is an award winning recommended agent for Bitely. They have 1 local sale and collected 2 local reviews across the last 12 months.

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Brittany Felde

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