4031 Birch Drive, Honor, MI 49640 (MLS# 25025896)

4031 Birch Drive, Honor, MI 49640

$1,680,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,638 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,038 Status: Sold

Current Price: $1,699,900 List Date: 6/03/2025 Last Modified: 9/10/2025

Description

The 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.

Supplements: 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.

More Information MLS# 25025896

Location Property Info

County: Benzie Street #: 4031 Street Name: Birch Suffix: Drive State: MI Zip Code: 49640 Zip (4): 9418 Area: Outside MichRIC Area - Z

OfficeContract Info

Status: Sold List Price: $1,699,900 Current Price: $1,680,000 Listing Date: 2025-06-02

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 0.46 Lot Square Footage: 20038 Lot Dimensions: 100 x 200 x 100 x 200 Year Built: 1919 Road Frontage: 100 Garage Y/N: Yes Garage Spaces: 2 Fireplace: Yes Total Fireplaces: 1 Income Property: No Total Rooms AG: 8 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1638 SqFt Above Grade: 1638 Total Beds Above Grade: 4 Total Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 2 Total Baths: 2 Main Level Primary: Yes Stories: 1 School District: Benzie Waterfront: Yes Body of Water: Big Platte Lake Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Big Platte Lake

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 10-025-007-00 Taxable Value: 213133 SEV: 314900 For Tax Year: 2024 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 999 Tax Year: 2024 Spec Assessment & Type: None Known Zoning: RES

Remarks Misc

Directions: Platte Rd to Birch Pt. Birch Pt. to Birch Drive

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2025-08-17 Sold Date: 2025-09-08 Sold Price: $1,680,000 Sold Price/SqFt: 1025.64

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes Water Frontage: 100

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 4 Main Full Baths: 2 Main Level SQFT: 1638

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: Laundry Closet Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Asphalt Windows: Insulated Windows Substructure: Crawl Space Lot Description: Level; Rolling Hills Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Enclosed; Patio; Porch(es); Screened; Terrace Landscape: Decor Fence; Ground Cover Parking Features: Attached Architectural Style: Ranch Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Plus 30 Days Sale Conditions: None

Listing Office: EXP Realty LLC

Listing Agent: Thomas Rumble

Last Updated: September - 10 - 2025

4031 Birch Drive, Honor, MI 49640- MLS# 25025896

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