Price Reduction - Waterfront - Golf Course
Address
12960 N Forest Beach, Northport, MI
Price
$ 1,674,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#80072685
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyLEELANAU
- CityNorthport
- AreaLeelanau Twp
- NeighborhoodCherry Home Shores
- Zip49670
- StyleRanch,Craftsman,Cottage
- Year Built1990
- Price$ 1,674,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2560
- Lot Size0.5 Acres
Data Source:
MiRealSource (MIRS)
Property Description
Step inside this Northport, Leelanau County cottage and the sparkling blue bay is impossible to ignore. Brick detail, exposed beams, and warm wood ceilings carry through the interior, and a sunken living room sets the main level apart from the typical lakefront layout, adding depth to the sight lines that stretch toward the water. Water stays central to the design throughout. The kitchen, dining area, great room, and sunken living room are all oriented toward the bay, and a gas see-through fireplace ties two of the main rooms together, echoing the home's layered, intentional feel. With all 4 bedrooms on the main level, the roughly 2,400 finished square feet live open and easy, the floor plan working with the water views rather than around them. Outside, multi-level decking stretches the living space toward 120 feet of sandy Grand Traverse Bay frontage, while a boat house (a rare feature) keeps kayaks, paddle boards & small watercraft covered and within reach of the beach. An outdoor shower makes rinsing off simple, and the walkout lower level, with an unfinished 4th bath & storage, keeps sand from making its way into the main living areas. The double lot, totaling half and acre, provides room to breath. Year-round comfort comes by way of boiler heat, private well & septic, and a detached 2+ car garage, with the flexibility to use the home seasonally or full-time. Membership in Cherry Home Shores brings shared beaches, pickleball courts, parks, trails & a clubhouse.. the community has a quaint, nostalgic up north summer camp feel! A restriction on short-term rentals keeps the community quiet and residential. Downtown Northport, the marina, area wineries, golf, dining, Leelanau State Park & the Grand Traverse Lighthouse are all a short drive away. This is a home with real character. Brick, wood & water come together here in a way that feels harmonious and grounding from the moment you walk in. More information about Cherry Homes on their website: cherryhomeshores.com
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/22/2026 | Listed $1,699,000 |
| 9/3/2026 | 2$1,674,000 |
General Features
| Heating | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Level | Main |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s),Exhaust Fan |
| Possession | Negotiable (Possession) |
| Fireplaces | Gas Fireplace |
| Garage | Detached Garage,Gar Door Opener |
| Water | Private Well |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Status | Active |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Year Built | 1990 |
| Parking | Garage |
| Subdivision | Cherry Home Shores |
| Water Heater | Gas |
| Style | Ranch,Craftsman,Cottage |
| County | Leelanau |
| Class | RESIDENTIAL |
| Type | Single Family |
| Ownership | Private |
| Section | 20 |
| Associated Document Count | 9 |
| Status | Active |
| Zoning | Residential |
| Sale/Rent | For Sale |
| Utilities | Cable Available |
| Manufactured Y/N | No |
| ROOMS | Great Room,Pantry |
| Fee Amount | 150 |
| Fee Schedule | Yearly |
| Structure Style | 1 Story |
| Area | Leelanau Twp (45008) |
| Directions | From Northport,take N Mill Street to E Woolsey Lake Road 6 miles. Turn right onto N Knollwood Drive,then turn right onto N Forest Beach Shores. |
| City | Northport |
| School District | Northport Public School District |
| VIEW | Bay View |
| Originating MLS | Aspire North REALTORS |
| Source MLS | MI Real Source |
| Financial Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Legal Description | LOTS 6 & 7 CHERRY HOME SUBD NO 1 SEC 20 T32N R10W 0.5 A M/L |
| Branded Virtual Tour | https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/7a1bf04c-f5b9-4e2e-aeca-6c666bdf85b0/?utm_source=captureapp |
| DOM | 34 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 653.91 |
| Public Remarks | Step inside this Northport,Leelanau County cottage and the sparkling blue bay is impossible to ignore. Brick detail,exposed beams,and warm wood ceilings carry through the interior |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling,Window Treatment(s) |
|---|---|
| Family Room Level | Main |
| Living Room Level | Main |
| Basement | Block,Walk Out,Unfinished |
| Bedroom 3 Level | Main |
| Bedroom 1 Level | Main |
| Bedroom 2 Level | Main |
| Laundry Room Level | Main |
| Bedroom 2 Width | 18 |
| Bedroom 3 Width | 18 |
| Beds | 4 |
| Fireplace? | Yes |
| Below Grade SqFt | 842 |
| Above Grade SqFt | 2560 |
| Basement Y/N | No |
| Total SqFt Finished | 2560 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Wood |
|---|---|
| Exterior Amenities | Deck |
| Frontage | 120 |
| Body of Water | Grand Traverse Bay |
| Lot Size Area | 0.5 |
| Lot Dimensions | See survey |
| OUT BUILDINGS | Boat House |
| Garage # of Car | 2 |
| Water Features | All Sports Lake,Water View,Waterfront,Great Lake,Sandy Bottom |
| FOUNDATION TYPE | Crawl |
| SEWER/SEPTIC | Septic |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Frontage Type | Water |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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