Randy Zakrajsek, Realtor

09/10/2026

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09/03/2026

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08/30/2026

For your portfolio-minded and recreation buyers 📌

3728 N Custer Road, Manistee, MI 49660 offers nearly 40 acres buffered on three sides by Manistee National Forest – a rare combination of seclusion, scale, and access to massive public lands.

Key highlights:
• List price: $135,000
• Vacant, wooded land with some meadows
• Seasonal National Forest trail access
• No utilities – true off-grid opportunity
• About 10 minutes to downtown Manistee
• Close to the Manistee Weir and area recreation

Position this as a long-term land hold, hunting and rec base, or a private escape for your lifestyle buyers (always verify local land use and build options). 🌲

Full details, photos, and map:
https://www.randyzgroup.com/d8r6rjck

Reach out to Randy at [email protected] for info, buyer questions, or to coordinate a showing.

08/28/2026

Love character homes with modern updates? This Manistee gem might be the one. 🏡❤️

280 6th Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660
4 bedrooms | 2 baths | $228,500

Built in 1900 and thoughtfully refreshed, this single-family home (once a duplex) gives you:

🏠 Original wood floors in the living room and parlor
🆕 New carpeting and cabinetry in key areas
📍 Steps from downtown Manistee and the Manistee River Channel
🚗 Off-street parking + a generous yard
🚤 A front-row feeling to boat traffic and river activity

Use it as your full-time residence or a Northern Michigan second home to enjoy beaches, trails, and four-season fun.

Plus: Seller is open to LAND CONTRACT TERMS – making ownership more accessible for the right buyer.

Take the next step and see more photos and info:
https://www.randyzgroup.com/d8r6s609

08/27/2026

Imagine your own private retreat minutes from Lake Michigan beaches… 🌅

At 6665 Lakeshore Road in Manistee, you’ll find a 7-bed, 3-bath home on nearly 2 wooded acres that’s built for flexibility.

Why this property stands out:
• Multi-level layout can live as 2 separate residences – perfect for multi-gen living, guests, or rentals
• Spacious main kitchen and dining that flow out to a large deck
• Attached 2-car garage + huge pole barn for storage, projects, and lake toys
• Bonus cottage on-site, ready to be transformed into guest quarters, a studio, or a rental
• Quiet, private setting between Manistee and Onekama with fast access to Lake Michigan, trails, and downtown amenities
• Land contract terms considered and the seller will respond to all offers

This is a rare chance to create the Up-North property you’ve been dreaming about – family compound, income generator, or your personal getaway.

Contact Randy to set up your private showing:
📧 [email protected]

Property details and gallery:
https://www.randyzgroup.com/d8r6s5zw

08/27/2026

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08/23/2026

🚜 Build from the ground up on Bittersweet Drive! 🏡

2398 Bittersweet Drive, Manistee, MI 49660
Nearly 5 acres of vacant land in Filer Township, just south of the City of Manistee.

Why this parcel?
• Peaceful, private setting
• Flat, usable frontage on a private road
• Rows of Red Pine + a few stately oaks
• Residential zoning with deeded covenants
• Association-maintained road for easy access

From barndominium to custom build, this lot gives you options.

Take the next step toward your future build today:
https://www.randyzgroup.com/d8r6q7ta

08/22/2026

If "escape to the woods" has been on your vision board, this might be it. ✨

3728 N Custer Road, Manistee, MI 49660 offers nearly 40 acres wrapped on three sides by Manistee National Forest. You get privacy, woods, meadows, wildlife… and still only about 10 minutes to downtown Manistee.

Highlights:
🌲 Vacant recreational land
🚙 Access via seasonal National Forest trail
🦉 Tons of wildlife & outdoor possibilities
🏕️ Ideal for hunting, camping, or an off-grid basecamp

Pure Michigan at its finest – ready for your adventures.

For price, maps, and details, reach out today.
📩 [email protected]
🔗 https://www.randyzgroup.com/d8r6qhar

08/20/2026

Wake up on the fairway and unwind by the pond — every single day. ✨⛳

This custom 3-level home at 200 National Drive, Manistee, MI 49660 is set on Manistee National Golf Resort’s Revenge Course and offers sweeping views, inside and out. With approx. 2,100 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, there’s space for everyone to relax and recharge.

Thoughtfully built in 2000, you’ll notice the quality immediately: Superior Walls foundation, Pella windows, and rich custom oak trim. An attached heated 2-car garage plus a heated lower-level workshop (with double doors for a golf cart or equipment) make this property as practical as it is beautiful.

And with immediate occupancy available, your move to Manistee’s golf resort lifestyle can happen sooner than you think.

Interested in more details or a private tour? Contact Randy at [email protected].

See photos, price, and full details:
https://www.randyzgroup.com/d8r6qhbt

08/20/2026

Imagine it: your custom home perched above Portage Ridge, soaking in sunset skies and peeks of Lake Michigan from your 2nd story. 🌅🏡

That vision starts at 9954 N Slope Drive #93 in Onekama — 1.74 wooded acres designed for your dream build.

Highlights:
• Elevated lot with beautiful sunset views
• Potential for 2nd-story Lake Michigan views
• Underground power + natural gas
• Room for an outbuilding in addition to your home and attached garage
• Association-maintained roads and a refreshing seasonal pool

Nestled between Manistee and Frankfort, this “two-lake town” is pure Northern Michigan charm. 🌲

Take the first step toward your dream build here:
https://www.randyzgroup.com/d8r6qebd