$1,399,000

5434 W Macfarlane Rd Glen Arbor, MI 49636

Estimated payment $8,193/month

Total Views 180
2 Beds
1 Bath
632 Sq Ft
$2,214 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Bay View
  • Private Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

Opportunities like this don’t come up often—here is your chance to be on Big Glen at an unbeatable price! Welcome to The White Cottage—a charming vintage getaway nestled on the beautiful southeast corner of Big Glen Lake. With approximately 69 feet of prime sandy frontage, this classic 2-story cottage offers stunning sunset views, this spot is all about location! The two-story cottage is raised slightly, offering cozy main-level living and kitchen space with two sleeping areas upstairs. It’s cute, functional, and has a proven summer rental record. Since it is being sold "Turn-Key," it is ready to enjoy or rent right away! The lot is 0.85 acres, private and deep, with plenty of space off the road. While there’s currently no dock, one could be added to maximize lakefront enjoyment. Shared septic with the main house. Usable now and full of potential—this is your chance to own on Big Glen at a great price.

Listing Agent

Betsy Webb

Serbin Real Estate License #6501386593 Listed on: 05/28/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Gilbert Webb

Serbin Real Estate License #6501386590

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,346

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.85 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 68.75 x 300
  • Private Waterfront
  • 68 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 632 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Bay Views
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Property is near a lake

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Shared Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Big Glen Lake Community

Recreation

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,346

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1940
  • Construction: Frame
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Section Number: 11
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 11.9x9.5, On Level: Upper Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 9.7x9, On Level: Upper Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Primary: No
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 15x9, On Level: Main Floor
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18.5x11.5, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Other Room: Dimensions: 9x5
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 632
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 2213.61
  • Range: R 14W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 632

Exterior Features

  • Body Of Water: Big Glen Lake
  • Exterior Features: Bay View
  • Exterior Finish: Wood
  • Foundation: Michigan Basement
  • Number Of Acres: 0.85
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), All Sports, Water View, Sandy Bottom, Vegetation to Water Edge, Public Lake
  • Waterfront Frontage: 68

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Dirt

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Cooling Types: Wall
  • Laundry: On Level: None
  • Sewer: Shared Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable TV
  • Water: Private Well

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: Big Glen Lake

Schools

  • School District: Glen Lake Community Schools

Lot Info

  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Cleared, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: 68.75 x 300
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

MLS Schools

  • School District: Glen Lake Community Schools

Map

Range of Values:

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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
2024 $4,346 $704,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,421 $497,900 $0 $0
2022 $5,029 $420,600 $0 $0
2021 $4,941 $411,900 $0 $0
2020 $4,941 $447,900 $0 $0
2019 $1,281 $447,200 $0 $0
2018 -- $448,200 $0 $0
2017 -- $325,800 $0 $0
2016 -- $327,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $327,700 $0 $0
2014 -- $328,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $2,214 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1934377

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 005-011-032-00