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Property Description
Rare opportunity to own nearly 50 acres with a half mile of Manistee River frontage in the coveted Flies Only section-one of Michigan's premier trout fisheries. Tucked at the end of Cold River Dr., this secluded, family-owned property (since the 1950s) features a 700 sq ft cabin with power, well, and septic, set right on the river with an expansive front lawn. A 352 sq ft shed with a concrete floor is perfect for all your hunting and fishing gear. Protected by a Conservation Easement, the land offers world-class fly fishing, outstanding hunting for whitetail, waterfowl, black bear, and upland birds, and unmatched peace and privacy. Don't miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind legacy property-opportunities like this are incredibly rare and won't last long. Call today for a private tour
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12447 Cold River Dr SE
General
- Sold For: $399,000
- Taxes: $1,969
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 25020272
- Added to Site: 255 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Living Room
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Shed(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached
Location
- Area: Outside MichRIC Area - Z
- County: Kalkaska
- Cross Streets: Cold River Dr SE & Brooks Rd
- Driving Directions: USE ADDRESS: 12447 Cold River Dr, Grayling, MI 49738 or 12447 Cold River Dr Se, Fife Lake, MI, 49633 depending on your GPS preference. From Sunset Trail at the CCC Bridge State Forest Campground; Follow King Rd east approximately 3 miles to Brooks and turn left. Take Brooks to Cold River Dr and turn right. Property is at the NE end of Cold River Drive.
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cabin
- Construction: Log
- Basement: Yes
- Roof: Metal
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 700
- Living Area: 700 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1952
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 49.89
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,173,252
- Frontage: Unimproved
- Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded, Adj to Public Land
- Zoning: 401
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Name: Manistee River
- Water Front Desc.: River
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,969.2
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: ALL THAT PART OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 LYING S OF MANISTEE RIVER AND ALL THAT PART OF NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 LYING S OF MANISTEE RIVER EXC: PART LYING IN COLD RIVER GARDENS SEC 28 T26N-R5W CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVAN CEY RECORDED AT KALKASKA COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS # 3092116 (''FISHERMAN'S BEND)
- Property ID: 001-028-002-00
Listed and Sold by Wildlife Realty, Timothy Lyzenga
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Schools
Schools serving 12447 Cold River Dr SE
School District:Kalkaska Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cherry Street Intermediate School 315 South Cherry Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646 | 4-5 | 14.8 mi |
Birch Street Elementary School 309 North Birch Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646 | K-3 | 15.2 mi |
Rapid City Elementary School 5258 River Street Northwest, Rapid City, MI 49676 | K-5 | 22.9 mi |
Kalkaska Middle School 1700 West Kalkaska Road, Kalkaska, MI 49646 | 6-8 | 15.6 mi |
Kalkaska High School 109 North Birch Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646 | 9-12 | 15.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12447 Cold River Dr SE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/30/2025
Sold
$399,000
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MLS
5/07/2025
Listed
$399,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
12447 Cold River Drive SE, Fife Lake, MI 49633 (MLS# 25020272) is a Single Family property that was sold at $399,000 on December 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 12447 Cold River Drive SE? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Fife Lake? You can browse all Fife Lake real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

