Last Sold Price
6 beds2,350 sqft$415/sqft
5561 Ridge RoadPentwater, MI49449

Description

Log Cabin charm on 120 feet of beautiful fresh water Lake Michigan beach close to Pentwater and Silver Lake. Access is via a private road offering seclusion and quiet.
45 steps to an expansive beach which is the very best around. There are 4 bedrooms in the main house with 3 full bathrooms along with a family room sporting large windows facing the lake and views of the beach. For those cool fall nights the fieldstone natural fireplace is in the dining / living room. An oversized 2 car garage with
...Log Cabin charm on 120 feet of beautiful fresh water Lake Michigan beach close to Pentwater and Silver Lake. Access is via a private road offering seclusion and quiet.
45 steps to an expansive beach which is the very best around. There are 4 bedrooms in the main house with 3 full bathrooms along with a family room sporting large windows facing the lake and views of the beach. For those cool fall nights the fieldstone natural fireplace is in the dining / living room. An oversized 2 car garage with an upper floor has an apartment of 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom / kitchen / dining sitting room with views of the lake The apartment over the garage is accessed via a bridge from the main house. All is quality craftsman built and has the warmth of a log home. Pride of ownership shows everywhere in this lovely property with 6 beds and 4 bathrooms. In the grounds are 2 large trees that have been artistically carved in representations of bears and other indigenous animals and birds. Such easy access to the beach is not easily found.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/29/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Quintus Renshaw • MICHIGAN WEST SHORE REALTY
    P: (231)-425-8965 C: (231)-425-8965 qrenshaw@gmail.com

Property Details for 5561 Ridge Road

Status
MLS #
22019920
Days on Market
66
Taxes
$5,353 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1954
Lot Size
0.91 AC / 39,600 SF
View
Water
Waterfront Features
Lake
Architectural Style
Cabin

Location

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Sold By Wickstra Realty, Inc.

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Building Information for 5561 Ridge Road

Stories2Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.91 AC / 39,600 SF

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$5,402 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,956

Property Taxes

$446

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5561 Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Ridge Rd
  • Municipality: Pentwater Twp
  • Subdivision: Pleasant Beach Resort
  • Body of Water: Lake Michigan
  • Directions: From Pentwater Village take Monroe Rd to Longbridge; Longbridge to Ridge Rd; South on Ridge to Pleasant Beach Rd on your Right; Take this to the sign.
  • Area - Major: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Street #: 5561
  • Street Name: Ridge
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Pentwater
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49449
  • County: Oceana
  • Latitude: 43.747485
  • Longitude: -86.45995
  • Area - Minor: MasonOceanaManistee - O
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Taxable Value: 213422.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 001-584-031-00
  • Association: No
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 309200
  • Assoc Buy in Fee: 0.0
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Aggregate, Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Hills, Cul-De-Sac
  • SqFt Source: Other
  • Lot Dimensions: 120x330
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2350.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 2350.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.91
  • Lot Square Footage: 39600.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.91
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Legal: Pleasant Beach Resort Lots 31-34 and etc etc - full legal on file.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 120
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, High-Speed Internet
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available, Phone Available
  • Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Private Frontage, View
  • Exterior Material: Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Fiberglass, Shingle
  • Substructure: Slab
Interior Features
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Window Features: Garden Window
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, LP Tank Rented
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 10
  • Main Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 4.0
  • Full Baths: 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Electric, Propane
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Garden Window
  • Additional Items: Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, LP Tank Rented
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 3
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 2000
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 6
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 5561 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 29, 2022

Sold

Realcomp #67022019920

$975,000—
Jul 29, 2022

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #22019920

$975,000—
Jul 29, 2022

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #22019920

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/29/2022

Sold

Realcomp #67022019920

$975,000
07/29/2022

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #22019920

$975,000
07/29/2022

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #22019920

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Public Records for 5561 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$524,300Additions-Total$524,300
Tax Record2024$19,377 ($1,615 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyOCEANAAPN001-584-031-00

Schools near 5561 Ridge Road

This home is within Pentwater Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pentwater Public School
PublicPK to 12

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