One-of-a-kind opportunity and setting on all-sports Long Lake in Benzie County. 180 feet private frontage with dock and spectacular lake views, including of Sleeping Bear Dunes, accompany this furnished lakefront home on 2 acres. Close to the National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan and equidistant to Beulah-Benzonia and Frankfort. Relax on the large, lake-facing deck. Entertain in the Great Room with view windows, wood burning fireplace and attractive wood flooring. Open kitchen design for the cook features a gas stove, maple cabinetry and nice-sized island with seating for onlookers, plus there is a separate dining area for sit-down meals. Main floor primary suite includes a custom shower, walk-in closet and lake views. Upstairs features 4 large bedrooms-3 with lake views-a full bath and plentiful closet space. Check out the convenient main floor laundry room. A mudroom off the 2-car attached garage for outerwear and gear keeps floors looking their best. Future living space and storage are found in the full unfinished basement. Outside is a beautifully sloping grassy yard for playtime and a seasonal outdoor shower. A stairway with landings leads to the lakefront where you can swim in sandy bottom waters, fish, sail, kayak, paddle board, launch your pontoon or spend time with the lake toys. Long Lake is Benzie Countys best kept secret and is home to nesting loons and eagles for hours of delightful birdwatching. This home is next to 154 acres of conservancy land, guaranteeing privacy forever. Adjacent lot with 134 Ft of lakefront is available for $200,000.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
2.14 acresLot Size
$450Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Stapleton• Stapleton Realty
Bought with Hillary Voight• All Non Member Activity
A very special four-bedroom cottage on a cul de sac overlooking Long Lake and Sleeping Bear Dunes is fully equipped for year around living. The living, dining and gourmet island kitchen are blended nicely with great views of the lake. There is a combination wood and gas fireplace with built in cabinets and bookshelves in the living room. Throughout the house are extensive closets and storage areas. Attractively landscaped, including a very large chess set in the woods for all ages, a space above the long stairway to the beach for "beach" fires and watching the lake. The long private stairway with landings, accesses the lake and dock for boats and kayaks. Ample bedrooms, beautifully appointed with restful colors and fabrics. All have closets and nooks and crannies for private times. A full, unimproved, basement with high ceiling provides plenty of room to store "stuff. " The ample two-car garage can accommodate lots of yard equipment and there is a generator as well. Some of the furnishings are available. A list on request. Shown by appointment.
REALCOMP #78001151184
Oct 19, 2015
Sold
$575,000
$193/sq ft
May 31, 2015
Listed
$685,000
$229/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,235 (−75.9%)
2024
$17,547 (+65.8%)
2023
$10,585
Tax history for 3980 Deer Ridge Trl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,235 (−75.9%)
2024
$17,547 (+65.8%)
2023
$10,585
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.14 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,281
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
10-260-008-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener