8530 Bay Point Road

1,000 Sq. Ft.
$225 / Sq. Ft.
1,000
Sq. Ft.
$225
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Big Platte Lake 60 ft of Private waterfront. Updated cottage with 3 bedrooms. Beautiful lake views from the front porch with all new windows. SE end of the lake in Miner's bay. Near where the river flows in & acres of state land for privacy. This spot is known for its excellent fishing & sightings of the eagles & deer. Private dock for swimming and the boat. One of the original cottages of the George Miners Bay Point Resort. Also a 26x24 pole barn to store the toys in. An affordable way to have your...Big Platte Lake 60 ft of Private waterfront. Updated cottage with 3 bedrooms. Beautiful lake views from the front porch with all new windows. SE end of the lake in Miner's bay. Near where the river flows in & acres of state land for privacy. This spot is known for its excellent fishing & sightings of the eagles & deer. Private dock for swimming and the boat. One of the original cottages of the George Miners Bay Point Resort. Also a 26x24 pole barn to store the toys in. An affordable way to have your own place on the water. Big Platte Lake is an all sports lake known for boating, swimming & fishing. Canoe or kayak from the lake all the way to Lake Michigan. Near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Some rental history. Call for appt.
  1. Listed by Christine D Stapleton • Stapleton Realty
    P: (231)-499-2698 C: (231)-499-2698 christine@cdstapleton.com

Property Details for 8530 Bay Point Road

Architectural Style
Cottage
Subdivision Name
Miners Bay
Waterfront Features
Lake
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 05/13/2016 12:00 AM

Property Details for 8530 Bay Point Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1157555
Days on Market102
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
CountyBenzie County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Stapleton Realty

Sold By Coldwell Banker Schmidt-522

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Building Information for 8530 Bay Point Road

Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

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$1,649 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,144

Property Taxes

$505

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 8530 Bay Point Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From US-31 go west on Platte Rd to Bay Point go right at end From M-22 go east on Platte Rd
  • Latitude: 44.675937
  • Longitude: -86.068094
  • MLS Area Major: Benzonia Twp (10002)
  • Water Body Name: Big Platte Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 10-02-001-012-00
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 60.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1000.0
  • Building Area Total: 1000.0
  • Living Area: 1000.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Oven
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 19x11
  • Length: 19.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 10x10
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 14x11
  • Length: 14.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Description: Vinyl
  • Dimensions: 15x10
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Description: Carpet
  • Dimensions: 10x8
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 8.0
Room 6
  • Description: Vinyl
  • Dimensions: 15x10
  • Length: 15.0
  • Level: Upper
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Width: 10.0

Property History for 8530 Bay Point Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 13, 2016

Sold

MiRealSource #1157555

$225,000
Apr 14, 2016

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #1157555

Jan 4, 2016

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #1157555

$239,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/13/2016

Sold

MiRealSource #1157555

$225,000
04/14/2016

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #1157555

01/04/2016

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #1157555

$239,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8530 Bay Point Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,055 ($505 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt782 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt782 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920CountyBENZIEAPN02-001-012-00

Schools near 8530 Bay Point Road

This home is within Benzie County Central Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Homestead Hills Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Benzie Central Middle School
Public6 to 8

Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public9 to 12

Benzie Academy
Public6 to 12

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