Welcome to your dream home on all-sports Big Platte Lake! This exceptional property offers an incredibly rare opportunity with an additional 1.02 buildable acres across the road (tax ID 10-050-026-00). This unique feature is seldom found on this lake, providing significant added value and potential for future development. Recently remodeled, the 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home seamlessly blends modern comfort with lakeside charm. Boasting 100 feet of private sandy beach and breathtaking lake views, it’s perfect for year-round living, a cozy cottage retreat, or a profitable vacation rental. Inside, the open floor plan features two spacious living areas—one in the lakeside room and another in the fireplace room with vaulted ceilings—ideal for entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances and ample quartz counter space. The home boasts luxury laminate flooring throughout, a whole home backup Generac generator, high-efficiency mechanicals, lawn irrigation, a natural gas fireplace, and a relaxing soaking bubble tub. The primary bedroom offers stunning lake views, a large walk-in closet, and a private bathroom. With a successful rental history, this home presents a fantastic investment opportunity. Outside, enjoy the spacious deck or gather around the beach fire pit for unforgettable evenings. Nestled next to Sleeping Bear Dunes, this property is centrally located to Beulah, Frankfort, and Traverse City. Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of paradise on Big Platte Lake!
Sold for $1,200,000
$1,200,000
4195 Birch Dr, Honor, MI 49640
2beds
1,428sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
1.65 Acres Lot
$1,297,400 Zestimate®
$840/sqft
$2,623 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,297,400
$1.21M - $1.40M
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Listed by:
Rodney Moore Cell:231-499-3207,
REO-TCRandolph-233022 231-946-4040
Bought with:
Racquel Huddleston, 6501413462
REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1925931
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 308
- Dimensions: 22 x 14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 153
- Dimensions: 17 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 22 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Water Purifier, Gas Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Tankless Water Heater, Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Solid Surface Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet, WiFi
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Skylight(s), Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,428
- Total interior livable area: 1,428 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,428
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Asphalt
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Access
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System, Rain Gutters, Dock
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, Sandy Bottom, Lake
- Body of water: Big Platte Lake
- Frontage length: 100
Lot
- Size: 1.65 Acres
- Dimensions: 359 x 100 x 356 x 55
- Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens, Level, Landscaped, Subdivided
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1005000400
- Zoning description: Residential,Rental History,Outbuildings Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
- Major remodel year: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Birch Point Shores
HOA
- Services included: Other
Location
- Region: Honor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $840/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $253,113
- Annual tax amount: $9,621
- Price range: $1.2M - $1.2M
- Date on market: 8/14/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2024 | Sold | $1,200,000+4.3%$840/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1925931 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000$805/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1925931 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,975 +5% | $487,400 +41.9% |
| 2024 | $9,501 +3.3% | $343,600 +13.3% |
| 2023 | $9,196 | $303,300 +9.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $278,000 +7.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $258,100 +18.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $218,400 +0.7% |
| 2019 | -- | $216,900 +3% |
| 2018 | -- | $210,600 -2.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $215,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $215,500 +11.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $193,200 -9.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $214,100 |
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Neighborhood: 49640
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Homestead Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.1 mi
- 5/10Benzie Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.2 mi
- 6/10Benzie Central Sr. High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Homestead Hills Elementray
- Middle: Benzie Central Middle School
- High: Benzie Central Senior High School
- District: Benzie County Central Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Michigan
- Benzie County
- Honor
- 49640
- 4195 Birch Dr
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