NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8581 Surfside Dr Montague, MI 49437

Estimated Value: $735,000 - $912,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
$584/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 31, 2025

Last sale price $810,000 $579 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,722/month

460 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Garden Windows
  • Deck
  • Skylights
  • Tandem Parking

About This Home

As of January 2025

8581 S Surfside Drive: Where Lake Michigan Sunsets, Sandy Beachfront, and Mid-Century Charm converge. Step into this fully turn-key home or cottage that features an open kitchen, with a center island, that flows into the living room. Both spaces offer sliders that lead to the expansive deck, offering mesmerizing views of the lake and your 70' of sandy frontage. There is a main floor primary bedroom with an attached full bath and an additional half bath and office space. A journey up the spiral stairs leads to two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and ample storage. The deck includes an electronic awning for shade, if desired, and motorized blinds adorning all sun-facing windows. The home has a 2-car tandem garage for parking or storing beach toys. The lowest level contains plenty of space for fun and is loaded with cabinetry for storage. Make this low bluff Lake Michigan home your own and experience the magic of life on the Lake.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charlene Kurant

Core Realty Partners LLC License #6501411570 Listed on: 09/23/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Devol

Keller Williams GR East License #6502128469

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,299

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 7,373 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x114x70x112
  • Private Waterfront
  • 70 Feet of Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Tandem Parking

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Association fees include water, trash
  • Association Phone (734) 732-7442
  • Michago Beach Estates Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,299

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1982
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 589.21
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 66x114x70x112
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1400.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4299.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 70.0
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Michago Beach Estates
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Extra Well: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Rented: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1400.0
  • Additional Items:Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), LP Tank Rented, Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 1400.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Garden Window
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 824900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Heated Garage, Tandem
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Heated Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features Tandem2: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Extra Well
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 600.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Phone: 734-732-7442
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 600.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Association Info:Association Phone: 734-732-7442 Joe

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Water, Trash

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 66x114x70x112
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7373.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4299.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2023
Closed on
Jan 31, 2025
Sold by
John A Mergens Trust and Mergens Allen J
Bought by
Wendling Eric C
Seller's Agent
Charlene Kurant
Core Realty Partners LLC
Buyer's Agent
Dan Devol
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$810,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-9.9%
Views
612
Current Estimated Value
$817,713

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,713
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.06%
Original Mortgage
$486,000
Outstanding Balance
$483,078
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$334,635
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wendling Eric C -- Grand Rapids Title
Wendling Eric C -- Grand Rapids Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wendling Eric C $486,000
Closed Wendling Eric C $486,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Sold $810,000 -1.8% $579 / Sq Ft
12/26/2024 12/26/24 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Price Changed $824,900 -7.2% $589 / Sq Ft
05/01/2024 05/01/24 Price Changed $889,000 -1.1% $635 / Sq Ft
09/23/2023 09/23/23 For Sale $899,000 -- $642 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $4,809 $225,600 $225,600 $0
2024 $1,079 $233,600 $233,600 $0
2023 $4,299 $223,500 $223,500 $0
2022 $4,299 $200,900 $0 $0
2021 $4,185 $189,400 $189,400 $0
2020 $4,134 $204,600 $204,600 $0
2019 $4,104 $200,000 $0 $0
2018 $3,823 $207,000 $0 $0
2017 $3,823 $190,800 $0 $0
2016 -- $156,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $145,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Charlene Kurant

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Charlene Kurant

    Core Realty Partners LLC

    (231) 750-8937

    62 Total Sales

    Charlene Kurant
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Dan Devol

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 437-9218

    46 Total Sales

    Dan Devol
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 23135458

MichRIC

APN: 016-351-044-00

Michigan Oceana County Montague 49437

8581 Surfside Dr, Montague, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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