Seller's Agent in 2025
Tom Rumble
eXp Realty
(616) 250-6751
45 Total Sales
Estimated Value: $1,547,452
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,686
Sq Ft
$918/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Lake Front
- 1 Fireplace
- Galley Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Granite Countertops
- 2 Car Attached Garage
About This Home
As of September 2025The Fern Hill Cottage, a historic Lake Michigan shoreline retreat built in 1919 by a Chicago inventor, offers a rare opportunity to own a well-preserved, relaxing lakefront property on Big Platte Lake, renowned for its pristine water, fishing, and river access to Lake Michigan. The current owners have maintained its vintage charm with cedar siding throughout, panoramic windows, and outdoor spaces, while updating key areas like the kitchen, baths, and mechanical systems. Additions to the cottage expanded the living space and have turned this quaint cottage into a sprawling rambler home usable year-round. Located near Sleepy Bear Dunes, Frankfort, and Point Betsie Lighthouse, the cottage provides convenient access to the region's wineries, charming towns, and outdoor attractions, making it an ideal blend of historic charm and modern comfort in Northwest Michigan. This unique investment will bring years of enjoyment and a lifetime of Northern Michigan memories.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1919
Lot Details
- 20,038 Sq Ft Lot
- Lake Front
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,686 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- 1 Fireplace
- Living Room
- Wood Flooring
- Lake Views
- Unfinished Basement
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Galley Kitchen
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- Fern Hill Community
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 29, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $560,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2025 09/08/25 | Sold | $1,680,000 | -1.2% | $996 / Sq Ft |
| 08/27/2025 08/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/02/2025 06/02/25 | For Sale | $1,699,900 | -- | $1,008 / Sq Ft |
Source: My State MLS
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,761 | $372,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2025 | $1,989 | $314,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $19 | $267,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $1,857 | $238,100 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Tom Rumble
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Non-Member Agent
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Non-Member Agent
Non-Member Office
Map
Source: My State MLS
MLS Number: 11510195
APN: 10-025-007-00
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