NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5171 Birch Trail Honor, MI 49640

Estimated Value: $1,354,000 - $1,374,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,148 Sq Ft
$635/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 11, 2016

Last sale price $340,000 $158 Per Sq Ft

Est. 301% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,633/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Sandy Beach
  • Deck
  • 95 Feet of Waterfront
  • Second Garage
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of November 2016

Beautiful sandy west end frontage on Big Platte Lake. One of the best views on the lake looking the entire length. Also a large landscaped lot for playing in. 95 ft of private lakefront. Large home is awaiting your updates. Original part has a large dining/family room w/fireplace 2 bedrooms & bath. Newer part has living area w/vaulted ceilings & great views. Loft is 4th BR & has a full bath. Laundry/mudroom & 2 attached garages for all the toys, cars & workshop. Natural gas available. This one is priced for its lot and location. Comes with a home warranty. Big Platte Lake is an all sports Lake located in the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Park. Known for swimming, boating & fishing you can paddle from here down the river to Lake Michigan! Call for appointment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Stapleton

Stapleton Realty Listed on: 06/28/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Stapleton

Stapleton Realty Listed on: 06/28/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 19,166 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 95x200
  • 95 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,148 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Paneling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

Overview

  • Houcks Birch Trail Community

Recreation

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0.44 Acres

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1940
  • Construction: Frame
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Univs Design Barrier Free: Main Floor Access
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Wall Oven, Cook Top
  • Interior Amenities: Mud Room, Vaulted Ceilings, Paneling
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 9.10x7.8, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10x7.7, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10x7.7, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 17x12.6, On Level: Upper Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 23x11.3, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 16x13, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 25.4x15, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Range: R 15W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 2148

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Secondary Garage(s)
  • Body Of Water: Big Platte Lake
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Landscaped
  • Exterior Finish: Wood
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Number Of Acres: 0.44
  • Road: Gravel, Public Maintained
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Inland Lake, All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Sandy Shoreline
  • Waterfront Frontage: 95

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Blacktop
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Attached, Door Opener, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s), Wood
  • Heating Cooling Types: Baseboard
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11.4x8, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable Internet
  • Water: Private Well

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: Houcks Birch Trail

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 13
  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 95x200
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Subdivision
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

MLS Schools

  • School District: Benzie County Central Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2016
Closed on
Nov 7, 2016
Sold by
Mullen Nancy J
Bought by
Spicer Todd W and Spicer Susan K
Seller's Agent
Christine Stapleton
Stapleton Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christine Stapleton
Stapleton Realty
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.83%
Current Estimated Value
$1,364,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,024,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.95%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Spicer Todd W $340,000 Attorney Only
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/11/2016 11/11/16 Sold $340,000 -2.8% $158 / Sq Ft
07/16/2016 07/16/16 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2016 06/28/16 For Sale $349,900 -- $163 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

Tax History

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
2025 $4,138 $796,400 $0 $0
2024 $40 $643,200 $0 $0
2023 $3,863 $558,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christine Stapleton

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Christine Stapleton

    Stapleton Realty

    (231) 499-2306

    192 Total Sales

    Christine Stapleton
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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1819480

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 10-145-013-00

Michigan Benzie County Honor 49640

5171 Birch Trail, Honor, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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