0.48 Acres for Sale in Mancelona, Michigan

Enjoy the four seasons from your new home in the Lakes of the North community in Antrim or Otsego County. This peaceful and quiet location transforms seasonally from snow-covered white in winter, to spring green, to comfortable summer days, then magnificent shades in fall.  The community is located about 20 minutes from Boyne Mountain Resort and Shanty Creek Resort; and 45 minutes from Traverse City or 25 minutes from Gaylord.

Lakes of the North is a group of 19 subdivisions that straddles the Otsego-Antrim county line. 

Amenities include an 18-Hole Golf Course, Pro-Shop, full-service Restaurant/Tavern all of which are Open to the Public. Member exclusive areas include Pencil Lake and Harold Lake beach access and beach houses, Activities Clubhouse with a Pool, Whirlpool, Water Slide, along with two outdoor Tennis/Pickleball Courts, Shuffleboard, Horseshoes and playground. 

The Winter Sports area has an Ice Rink, Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe trails which serve as hiking trails in the summer.  

Campers Village is an all-season facility for members to enjoy with their camper.  

Throughout and surrounding Lakes of the North you will find hundreds of miles of ATV/Snowmobile Trails to ride on.

Each vacant lot in Lakes of the North is buildable and is rural in character. All building plans need approval by the association's Architectural Control Committee. Lots do not have water, septic, or electricity. Construction would require a private well and sewage disposal system. If there is electricity in the area, it can be extended to your lot. 

Building restrictions include a minimum square footage that varies by subdivision. Mobile homes, trailers, camping and storage are prohibited on all vacant lots. Commercial use is also prohibited (including for rentals and short-term rentals).  

Lakes of the North is known for its picturesque landscapes, featuring serene lakes surrounded by lush forests and offering a peaceful retreat for residents and visitors alike.

NOTE: The Association’s 2024 annual assessment is $332 covering the year from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. The buyer will be responsible for payment of the amount of the annual assessment in the fiscal year when the deed is recorded. The buyer must also register with the Association as a land owner by completing the required document (to be provided along with the recorded deed).

NOTE: there is a $295.00 documentation fee. This fee covers recording fees to the county, document preparation, legal review, transfer taxes, notary fees and processing costs as we create all the deeds in house.