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Living in Bear Lake, Michigan

Bear Lake is a small village in northeastern Manistee County, set along the shore of Bear Lake, an inland lake popular for fishing, swimming and boating. Surrounded by farmland, orchards and forest, it offers a quiet country setting, with Manistee and the Lake Michigan beaches of Manistee and Benzie counties a short drive away.

Homes in the Bear Lake area include lakefront and lake-access properties, homes in the village, and larger rural parcels, farms and hunting land. Prices here often run below the Lake Michigan shoreline, which draws first-time buyers, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone looking for more land for the money.

Thinking of selling in Bear Lake? Acreage, lake access and outbuildings all affect value here, and pricing them right matters. Get a free home value or download our seller's guide.

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