Exceptional waterfront estate on Big Lake of the famous Cisco Chain of Lakes. Sitting on 5.65 acres with 626 feet of sand-bottom frontage on Michigan Bay, this newly built home offers 3,905 sq ft of living area. The great room is truly grand with 28’ ceilings, a full-height stone fireplace, dry bar, and a lakeside wall of custom windows. Wake up to Northwoods serenity in the spacious primary suite with bath and a large walk-in closet. A gourmet kitchen with pantry, mudroom, office, laundry, and a huge screened porch with its own gas fireplace finish off the main level. Two guest suites with private baths and a cozy loft reading area complete the upper level. An oversized 3-car garage connected by covered walkway offers plenty of storage along with the home's full basement. The property also includes a newly renovated log guest cottage with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, loft sleeping area, full basement with laundry, screened porch, deck, and its own dock. Property adjoins USFS lands.
For sale
Price cut: $405K (3/12)
$3,495,000
18751 Big Lake Rd, Watersmeet, MI 49969
3beds
5,166sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2025
5.66 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$677/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full-height stone fireplaceCozy loft reading areaLarge walk-in closetDry barGourmet kitchen with pantry
- 121 days |
- 1,941 |
- 43 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2026 at 01:06pm
Listed by:
ROY D ANTONIO 715-547-3341,
ELIASON REALTY - LAND O LAKES 715-547-3341,
JOHN SARAMA 715-547-3341,
ELIASON REALTY - LAND O LAKES
Source: GNMLS,MLS#: 215084
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17x13
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11'6x15'6
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12'6x25
Entry foyer
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x9'6
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15x21
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15'6x8
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17'6x25
Mud room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14x7
Office
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11'6x11'6
Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9x7
Screened porch
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18x21'6
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, High Ceilings, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,166
- Total interior livable area: 5,166 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,905
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Exterior features: Dock, Gravel Driveway
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Shoreline - Sand, Lake Front
- Body of water: BIG
- Frontage type: Lakefront
- Frontage length: 626,626
Lot
- Size: 5.66 Acres
- Dimensions: 626 x 395
- Features: Adjacent To Public Land, Lake Front, Private, Secluded, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 0631601800
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Conventional Sewer
- Water: Drilled Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Watersmeet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $677/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,324,066
- Annual tax amount: $21,789
- Date on market: 11/17/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Price change | $3,495,000-10.4%$677/sqft |
Source:  Upper Peninsula AOR #50194551 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,900,000+473.5%$755/sqft |
Source:  GNMLS #215084 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2022 | Sold | $680,000+4.6%$132/sqft |
Source: GNMLS #197098 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2022 | Pending sale | $649,900$126/sqft |
Source: GNMLS #197098 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $649,900$126/sqft |
Source: GNMLS #197098 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,963 +61.6% | $662,033 +42.6% |
| 2024 | $12,971 | $464,186 +61.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $287,488 +33.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $215,751 +4.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $207,286 -1.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $210,058 +1.7% |
| 2019 | -- | $206,485 +0.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $205,000 +1.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $202,300 |
| 2016 | -- | $202,300 -6% |
| 2014 | -- | $215,280 -1.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $218,020 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$22,363/mo
Principal & interest
$18023
Property taxes
$4340
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Neighborhood: 49969
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAWatersmeet Township SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 13.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: GO Watersmeet
- High: GO Watersmeet
Source: GNMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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