$775,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2025

5393 N Scenic Dr Whitehall, MI 49461

9 Beds
5 Baths
4,557 Sq Ft
1.92 Acres

Recently Sold

$170 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • 1.92 Acre Lot
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2025

Very rare opportunity to own 2 charming adjacent Lake Michigan cottages, carefully situated on the dune, affording panoramic water views and a large beach. The combined sites create enormous privacy on 1.92 acres with over 260' of water frontage. Close-in location gives you nearly back yard access to White Lake Golf Club and White Lake Yacht Club. Enjoy the best of both worlds with quiet Lake Michigan living and immediate access to all the conveniences of the Whitehall and Montague communities. The location of the cottages creates an idyllic setting for large gatherings. The combined site is at the very end of a private drive. Homes are deeded separately but better together as they share new custom stairs to the generous beach at the bottom of the dune, parking at the end of the private drive, multiple pathways and walks plus a bluff side deck and firepit. Both cottages were relocated to a safe dune location in the mid 1980's and set on new foundations. The 1900-built cottage has 2,328 square feet with 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a huge screened-in porch, perfect for summer days. The 1965-built cottage has 1,939 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus a bright sunroom, great for meals, games, and entertaining. Each feature huge open living and gathering spaces, fully appointed kitchens, and modern conveniences all while preserving charm. Both have been carefully maintained as seasonal cottages and updated as needed over the years. Fruitland Township requires rentals be a minimum of 30 days.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Grashuis

Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501185090 Listed on: 05/02/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Knapp-Krcil

Real Estate West License #6501450040

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1.92 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 260 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned LMSD, LMSD

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,557 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 9 Bedrooms | 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Wall Furnace
  • Propane
  • Shared Well
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Property is near a ravine

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch, Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: irregular-see survey
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4557.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 23882.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: LMSD
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Heat Type:Wall Furnace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Ravine: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 260.0
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Rented: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 4267.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Water:Shared Well: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), LP Tank Rented, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 4557.0
  • Window Features: Garden Window, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 995000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Ravine
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level, Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.92
  • Lot Size Area: 1.92
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular-see survey
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 83635.0
  • Zoning Description: LMSD

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 23882.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jul 31, 2025
Sold by
Robert C Goodspeed Revocable Trust and Bessie L Goodspeed Revocable Trust
Bought by
Baker Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Ken Grashuis
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Knapp-Krcil
Real Estate West
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$220,000
-22.11%
Views
175

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
584.45%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $775,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $775,000 -22.1% $170 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $995,000 -- $218 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $11,299 $495,000 $0 $0
2024 $2,795 $371,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,672 $314,300 $0 $0
2022 $10,977 $320,900 $0 $0
2021 $10,661 $324,600 $0 $0
2020 $10,542 $314,900 $0 $0
2019 $10,000 $310,500 $0 $0
2018 $9,773 $313,800 $0 $0
2017 $9,570 $302,200 $0 $0
2016 $2,277 $311,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $296,000 $0 $0
2014 -- $283,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $261,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25019259

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 06-140-000-0003-00