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.
For sale
$469,900
8643 Deadstream Rd, Honor, MI 49640
3beds
1,273sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$369/sqft
$150/mo HOA
What's special
Neutral colorsCheery gas fireplaceHuge windowsWhite kitchenFull-length deck
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christine Stapleton Cell:231-499-2698,
Stapleton Realty 231-326-4000
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1950807
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 124.12
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 10.7
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 123.05
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.7
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 228.36
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 13.2
Primary bathroom
- Features: Private
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 119.52
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 8.3
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 77.19
- Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.3
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 19.2 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Mud Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet, Cable TV
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile, Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,273
- Total interior livable area: 1,273 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,273
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Main Floor Access
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: No Steps,First Floor Level
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Inland Lake, All Sports, Sandy Bottom
- Body of water: Big Platte Lake
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 133
Lot
- Features: Level, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 100241500500
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
- Major remodel year: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Shared Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake Privileges, Pets Allowed
- Subdivision: Birchwood Shores
HOA
- Services included: Snow Removal, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $1,800 annually
Location
- Region: Honor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $369/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $126,714
- Annual tax amount: $5,163
- Price range: $469.9K - $469.9K
- Date on market: 9/21/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $469,900$369/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,163 +6.6% | $187,800 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $4,845 +3.1% | $181,900 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $4,701 | $177,400 +5.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $168,400 +57.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $107,000 -0.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $107,600 -4.9% |
| 2019 | -- | $113,200 -6.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $120,900 -39.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $200,700 |
| 2016 | -- | $200,700 +71.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $117,237 -23% |
| 2010 | -- | $152,300 |
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Neighborhood: 49640
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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.



