Onekama Real Estate

Onekama Real Estate

Welcome to Onekama, Michigan, a charming community nestled in Manistee County that boasts not only stunning natural beauty but also a vibrant educational environment. The Onekama School District is a cornerstone of this lovely area, committed to fostering a nurturing and engaging atmosphere for students from preschool through high school.

Onekama School District is known for its small class sizes, which allow for personalized attention and a strong sense of community among students and educators alike. With a focus on academic excellence, the district offers a well-rounded curriculum that includes advanced placement courses, vocational training, and a variety of extracurricular activities. From athletics to the arts, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their talents in a supportive setting.

Parents and families appreciate the district’s dedication to creating a safe and inclusive environment where students can thrive. The Onekama staff is passionate about education, with many educators having deep roots in the community, further enriching the learning experience with local insights and connections.

Beyond academics, Onekama’s picturesque surroundings offer endless opportunities for outdoor activities, making it an ideal place for families who value both education and lifestyle. With Lake Michigan and beautiful forests just a stone’s throw away, residents enjoy a perfect blend of small-town charm and natural splendor.

If you’re considering a move to Onekama, rest assured that you’ll be joining a community that values education, fosters growth, and celebrates the beauty of life in Michigan. Discover the warmth and opportunities that await you in this delightful corner of Manistee County!

Newest Listings in Onekama

4443 Potter Road, Bear Lake
$319,900
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26052331 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Countryside one-of-a-kind 4 BR farmhouse is situated on a delightful 2+ acres between the orchards along M-22 and the village of Bear Lake. This air-conditioned home has been maintained and well-loved and offers more than 2,000 square feet, with plenty of separate spaces for privacy. Some updates include most windows, flooring and a brand new roof. Main floor includes the primary bedroom with a sliding door to the deck, a recently updated full bath, the spacious, carpeted living and dining room and a large, fabulous kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless appliances and porcelain tiled floor. Enjoy the cozy warmth in the main floor family room, with a newer gas insert in the fireplace surround that soars to a vaulted, beamed ceiling and a convenient 1/2 bath with a boat shower. Enjoy a heated, year-round sunroom for reading, working out, wildlife viewing or soaking in the sunshine. Upstairs are 3 BRs plus a room for your hobbies, office or TV. Personalize these rooms with your cosmetic touches. A high-efficiency, forced-air furnace and A/C heats and cools both levels and Spectrum cable service is available. Tinker on projects in the large workshop area with bench attached to the 40-ft. deep garage. The backyard deck presents relaxing views of adjoining farmland and woods, with spectacular birding opportunities from home and all along the nearby coast. Easy care landscaping includes flower boxes for your favorite blooms and kitchen herbs. A detached shed is ready for your lawn and garden equipment. Only 5 min by vehicle from here to Lake Michigan, a bit further to Bear Lake village, 6.5 miles to the two-lake town of Onekama and 10 miles to Arcadia swimming, boating, hiking and birdwatching, the latter at a mile-long boardwalk across one of the rare Great Lakes Coastal Marshes as well as other Arcadia area conservancy properties. Two acclaimed golf courses are a short drive away.

4443 Potter Road, Bear Lake
Lot 49 Opal Ridge Drive, Onekama
$29,900
20261076046 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
1.77(+/-) total acres on Opal Ridge in the desirable Portage Ridge Subdivision. Located in the Onekama School District, this peaceful and quiet setting offers a great opportunity to build your dream home in a sought-after area. Hurry!

Lot 49 Opal Ridge Drive, Onekama
Lot 50 Opal Ridge Drive, Onekama
$29,900
20261076045 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
2.2(+/-) total acres on Opal Ridge in the desirable Portage Ridge Subdivision. Located in the Onekama School District, this peaceful and quiet setting offers a great opportunity to build your dream home in a sought-after area. Hurry!

Lot 50 Opal Ridge Drive, Onekama
15200 V/L Lake Bluff Rd. Arcadia MI Road, Arcadia
$699,000
26049424 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Three Splits available. Build your dream home on this beautiful bluff with expansive views of Lake Michigan. Five acres with 200ft shoreline on Lake Michigan just a golf shot from the coveted Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club. Wooded and rolling terrain leading to a weekend cabin on a high bluff with spectacular views of the lake, Sunsets are exceptional! Private road access with no neighbors in sight, just the 50 shades of blue over the water as far as you can see. If you can tear yourself away from the view, there is fine dining at Arcadia Bluffs, beaches in Arcadia and Onekama, hiking trails in the Arcadia Dunes, festivities all summer long in what we call Up North Michigan. (the property will be split from a larger parcel, legal and taxes will be adjusted accordingly)

15200 V/L Lake Bluff Rd. Arcadia MI Road, Arcadia
V/L Bischoff Road, Arcadia
$399,000
26049422 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Two and a half acres directly across from Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course with a view of Lake Michigan in the background. Heavy with pine trees this parcel will make a secluded location for your future home in a golfing community on the bluffs of Lake Michigan in Arcadia Michigan. From here you can hear the nightly bagpipes on the course, witness spectacular sunsets, and enjoy the beaches and events in Arcadia, Onekama, Frankfort and beyond. Up North Michigan at its finest. As a bonus the seller will entertain adding an additional acre to the property with a full price offer

V/L Bischoff Road, Arcadia
5483 Chief Road, Brethren
$190,000
26049216 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Calling all country life enthusiasts, looking for some acreage that not only has been cleared, but also has been tilled and has had crops planted, this is a location that could be ideal for a person that wants a small hobby farm or just some extra space located just west of Brethren off Coates Hwy to Chief road. This parcel is 21 acres and has all sorts of potential. There is a 24'x40' building and a 14'x40' wood shop the sellers are removing from the property at the time of the sale. Currently Amish owned with no electricity on the parcel, however there is a well that is ran by a gas powered engine. If you are wanting to live in the country with lots of room to roam, you need to check this parcel out. Call for a private showing.

5483 Chief Road, Brethren
Lyman Road Unit Lot 18, Kaleva
$39,999
26049050 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE BACKUP Status
Escape to the serene beauty of a peaceful lake community with this prime vacant lot, offering the perfect canvas to build your dream retreat. Whether you are looking to design a permanent, tranquil forever home or a weekend relaxation getaway, this property delivers the ideal balance of quiet country living and easy accessibility. Generous Lot Size offers plenty of room to build a custom home, garage, and outdoor living spaces. Fronted by a well-maintained, paved road for hassle-free, year-round access with High-Speed internet and Natural gas available. Boater's Paradise: Located less than half a mile from the public boat ramp, giving you instant access to an active all-sports lake. Located less than 15 minutes from Manistee with it's historic Downtown shops, restaurants and Beaches.

Lyman Road Unit Lot 18, Kaleva
V/L W INDIGO TRL, Onekama
$139,000
26048364 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
The view from the top of this 2 acre parcel includes Portage Lake AND Lake Michigan! The perfect location for your new home close to Onekama, Arcadia Bluffs Golf course, beaches galore, hiking trails, casino, all points North on scenic M22. Pick a building site facing west and enjoy endless sunsets year round. This property is heavily wooded from M22 frontage to the cul de sac at the end of Indigo Trail, a private road just north of Onekama. You would not regret this decision come sunset every night, the constantly changing horizon is yours to enjoy

V/L W INDIGO TRL, Onekama
Adamson Lake Road, Kaleva
$80,000
26047975 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Nice, level parcel of land. Mostly trees. Ready to Build! Close to US-31 and all things Up North!

Adamson Lake Road, Kaleva
18611 St. Pierre Road, Arcadia
$189,900
26047611 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This beautiful Building Site or Recreational property features beautiful hardwoods and rolling hills with numerous ideal building sites and trails already in place. Located just a short distance from the M22 Scenic Hwy and the Arcadia Scenic Turnout. A huge bonus is that it adjoins approx. 2495 acres of Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy property "Arcadia Dunes" where there are miles of walking, hiking and bike trails along with approx. 2 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline to explore. Enjoy the Arcadia Marsh Boardwalk in the Village of Arcadia or the improved public access site to Lake Michigan just a couple miles away. The street address of 18611 St. Pierre has not been issued, but it does get you close to the property.

18611 St. Pierre Road, Arcadia
7026 Farr Road, Onekama
$399,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26047299 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Set above the charming "Two Lake Town" of Onekama, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers privacy, space and a beautiful wooded setting on just over 2.5 acres. The inviting living room features a brick wood-burning fireplace and slider leading to a deck overlooking the surrounding woods—an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting. Open Living /dining/ Kitchen floor plan with wood floors offers a warm & inviting living space. An attached 2-stall garage provides everyday convenience, while the impressive 30' x 40' pole barn offers plenty of room for storage, hobbies, a workshop or recreational toys. Full clean dry basement with storage shelves & laundry adds to the convenience. There is space in mud room off garage entry to relocate the laundry. Located in the heart of Onekama, with both Portage Lake and Lake Michigan nearby, this property offers the best of Northern Michigan living with room to spread out and enjoy it. With the removal of some trees on the property there could be a view of Portage Lake. Bonus feature is a fenced dog run.

7026 Farr Road, Onekama
10022 Coates Highway, Brethren
$225,000
26047244 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to your Northern Michigan off-grid hobby farm! This peaceful county property offers the opportunity to embrace a simpler lifestyle surrounded by open space, productive ground.& the beauty of rural Brethren. Formerly operated as a successful produce market, the property offers approximately 8.72 acres with established areas the growing food. The centerpiece is a 32' x 56' insulated main building features 10' sidewalls, an interior steel finish, spacious front entry, side storage, & office work area-providing flexibility for farming, storage, market sales, or even a home-based agricultural operation. There is an additional 14' x 24' storage building for supplies & equipment. A newer 5" well provides an excellent water source, while the property offers the independence & rural character sought by those looking for an off-grid lifestyle. With tillable ground, outbuildings, established growing areas, & a desirable country setting, this property is ready for the next chapter. Whether you're dreaming of a small homestead, hobby farm, farm stand, garden operation, or a peaceful rural retreat, this unique property offers endless possibilities. Located on the corner of Coates Highway & Chief road, just outside of Brethren, you're surrounded by the quiet countryside of Manistee county while remaining within convenient reach of area communities and outdoor recreation. Come experience the possibilities and make this one-of-kind country property your own. Bring your plans, ideas, and vision...

10022 Coates Highway, Brethren
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