Property Attributes
- MLS#1950807
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyBENZIE
- CityHonor
- AreaBenzie
- NeighborhoodBenzonia
- Zip49640
- Style
- Year Built1995
- Price$ 469,900
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1273
Data Source:
Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS (NGLRMLS)
Property Description
Shared waterfront access with a dock on Big Platte Lake comes with this 3 BR, 2 BA immaculate chalet near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Benzie County. 5 cottages share 133 ft of private lakefront with a spot for your own boat hoist on the dock. Peek-a-view of the water increases in fall and winter from the living room and full-length deck. 2 BRs and a full bath downstairs, primary BR and a full bath upstairs. Living room and dining area cathedral ceiling plus neutral colors, huge windows and a white kitchen add airiness and light. A cheery gas fireplace drives off the chill and vinyl flooring is easy to clean for feet that spent time at the beach or barefoot in a boat. Convenient main floor laundry/utility/mudroom. Big Platte Lake is known for boating, swimming and fishing. Kayak down the Platte River to Lake Michigan from here.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Listed $469,900 |
General Features
| Sewer | Private Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Baseboard,Natural Gas |
| Possession | Close Of Escrow |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Appliances | Refrigerator,Oven/Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Washer,Dryer |
| HOA Fee | 1800 |
| Association Fee Includes | Water,Trash,Snow Removal |
| Patio/Porch Features | Deck |
| Construction Materials | Frame,Wood Siding |
| Pets Allowed | true |
| Year Built | 1995 |
| View | Water |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Township | Benzonia |
| Levels | One and One Half |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Waterfront Features | Inland Lake,All Sports,Sandy Bottom |
| Community Features | Lake Privileges,Pets Allowed |
| Accessibility | Main Floor Access |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Annually |
| County | Benzie |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Subdivision Name | Birchwood Shores |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Shed(s) |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | US-31 in Honor take Deadstream Rd west. From M-22 take Deadstream Rd east |
| City | Honor |
| Body of Water | Big Platte Lake |
| Entry Location | No Steps,First Floor Level |
| High School District | Benzie County Central Schools |
| Zoning Description | Residential |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Primary Bedroom Level | Main |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | Benzie County Central Schools |
| Elementary School District | Benzie County Central Schools |
| Tax Assessed Value | 126714 |
| Tax Lot | 5 |
| Ownership Type | Private Owner |
| Lease Amount Frequency | Annually |
| Legal Description | Unit 5 Birchwood Shores resort Condos |
| AttributionContact | Cell: 231-499-2698 |
| Year Built Effective | 2022 |
| Freehold | VOW,BBO,IDX |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Mud Room,Great Room,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Cable TV,High Speed Internet |
|---|---|
| Basement | Crawl Space |
| Flooring | Vinyl,Tile,Carpet |
| Fireplace Features | Gas,Stove |
| Kitchen Level | Main |
| Basement (Y/N) | No |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | No |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1273 |
| 3/4 Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | Main Level |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Entry Level | 1 |
| Living Room Level | Main |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 2 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 1 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 2 |
| Primary Bathroom Features | Private |
| Kitchen Area | 77.19 |
| Kitchen Length | 9.3 |
| Kitchen Width | 8.3 |
| Primary on Main | 123.05 |
| Second Bedroom Length | 11.5 |
| Second Bedroom Width | 10.7 |
| Bedroom 3 Area | 228.359999999 |
| Bedroom 3 Length | 17.3 |
| Bedroom 3 Width | 13.2 |
| Dining Room Area | 14.4 |
| Dining Room Width | 8.3 |
| Living Room Area | 288 |
| Living Room Length | 19.2 |
| Living Room Width | 15 |
| Primary Bedroom Area | 124.119999999 |
| Primary Bedroom Length | 11.6 |
| Primary Bedroom Width | 10.7 |
| Dining Room Level | Main |
| Dining Room Area | 119.52 |
| Bedroom 3 Level | Upper |
| Second Bedroom Level | Main |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Dock |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Gravel,None |
| Lot Features | Level,Landscaped |
| Water Source | Shared Well |
| Number of Buildings | 2 |
| Spa | No |
| Road Surface Type | Asphalt |
| Frontage Length | 133 |
| Frontage Type | Waterfront |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Road Responsibility | Public Maintained Road |
| Horse Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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