Exquisite opportunity! With over 14 acres and 250 ft of lake frontage on White Lake, this Edwardian Era home exudes historic charm and opulence. In addition to the 3 stories of impressive wood work, 9' ceilings, three gorgeous fireplaces, and your choice of porches, this property also includes a 1400 sq foot carriage house, storage shed, boat house, and an electric beach trolley. Five large bedrooms and two full bathrooms give plenty of space; however, the 3rd floor attic has great potential for additional living space and/or more bedrooms if desired. A mix of sandy beach and sea wall on the shore allows for all types of water sports' fun. The area is known for trophy fishing, golf, boating, & hunting. White Lake is a deep water port to Lake Michigan making it ideal for boating/sailing!
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$1,599,900
5795 Old Channel Trl, Montague, MI 49437
5beds
4,284sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
14.83 Acres Lot
$1,470,500 Zestimate®
$373/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gorgeous fireplacesSea wallImpressive wood workSandy beachLake frontageLarge bedroomsChoice of porches
- 380 days
- 790
- 46
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susan Besteman 616-890-0198,
Besteman Properties Group Inc. 616-724-3000,
Mark Besteman 616-446-5125,
Besteman Properties Group Inc.
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25049720
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Other
Features
- Pantry
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Michigan Basement
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Formal Dining, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,284
- Total interior livable area: 4,284 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: White Lake
Lot
- Size: 14.83 Acres
- Dimensions: 50' x 2635'
- Features: Level, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 6102031300000400
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Montague
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $373/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $594,887
- Annual tax amount: $30,409
- Date on market: 9/27/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,470,500
$1.40M - $1.54M
$2,470/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/11/2026 | Price change | $1,599,900-3%$373/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Price change | $1,649,900-2.9%$385/sqft |
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| 9/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,699,900$397/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Listing removed | $1,699,900$397/sqft |
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| 8/31/2025 | Price change | $1,699,900-2.9%$397/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,749,900$408/sqft |
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| 8/2/2025 | Pending sale | $1,749,900$408/sqft |
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| 7/27/2025 | Price change | $1,749,900-5.4%$408/sqft |
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| 6/29/2025 | Price change | $1,849,900-7.5%$432/sqft |
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| 3/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,999,900+14.3%$467/sqft |
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| 10/2/2024 | Listing removed | $1,749,000-0.1%$408/sqft |
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| 7/15/2024 | Price change | $1,749,999-7.8%$408/sqft |
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| 5/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000-2.6%$443/sqft |
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| 12/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/9/2023 | Price change | $1,949,000-4.9%$455/sqft |
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| 9/2/2023 | Price change | $2,050,000-2.4%$479/sqft |
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| 4/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000-4.5%$490/sqft |
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| 12/7/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000$514/sqft |
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| 9/25/2022 | Pending sale | $2,200,000$514/sqft |
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| 9/15/2022 | Contingent | $2,200,000$514/sqft |
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| 6/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000+143.1%$514/sqft |
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| 12/14/2021 | Listing removed | $905,000$211/sqft |
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| 12/1/2021 | Sold | $905,000$211/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,409 +1.7% | $601,100 +4.2% |
| 2024 | $29,901 +4.8% | $577,000 +1.8% |
| 2023 | $28,545 | $567,000 +5.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $538,600 +4.7% |
| 2021 | $12,389 | $514,600 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $12,389 +373.1% | $501,200 +38.5% |
| 2018 | $2,619 | $361,800 -22.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $466,000 +4.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $445,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $445,500 +0.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $444,900 +1% |
| 2013 | -- | $440,300 -1.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $445,500 -20.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $561,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $561,700 -3% |
| 2009 | -- | $579,000 -0.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $580,700 +1.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $569,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $569,900 +0.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $565,100 +0.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $564,700 +0.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $564,300 +71.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $329,100 +11.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $295,000 +26.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $232,500 |
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