4031 Birch Drive, Honor, MI 49640

$1,680,000 Sold Price
Sold on 9/08/2025
4 Beds
2 Baths
1686 SF
Built In 1919
 
Listing ID 11510195
Property Type House
County Benzie
Township Lake
Neighborhood Fern Hill
School Benzie County Central Schools
Tax ID 10-025-007-00
FEMA Flood Map fema.gov/portal
Year Built 1919
   
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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. 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.
Property Details
  • 4 Total Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1686 SF (AG)
  • 0.46 Acres
  • Built in 1919
  • 1 Story
  • Available 6/04/2025
  • Ranch Style
  • Crawl Basement
  • Lower Level: Unfinished
Interior Features
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Granite Kitchen Counter
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Hardwood Flooring
  • 8 Rooms
  • Living Room
  • Primary Bedroom
  • Kitchen
  • First Floor Primary Bedroom
  • First Floor Bathroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forced Air
  • 1 Heat/AC Zones
  • Natural Gas Fuel
  • Natural Gas Avail
  • Central A/C
  • 220 Amps
Exterior Features
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding
  • Asphalt Shingles Roof
  • Attached Garage
  • 2 Garage Spaces
  • Private Well Water
  • Private Septic
  • Water View
  • Lake View
  • Lake Waterfront
Taxes and Fees
  • Tax Year 2024
Sale Information
  • Sold on 9/08/2025
  • Sold for $1,680,000
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eXp Realty
Office: 616-250-6751
Mobile: 616-250-6751
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