From the moment you step in you'll be greeted with stunning panoramic lake views in this modern and updated waterfront home with 100 feet of frontage on 2500 acre all-sport Big Platte Lake. Big Platte Lake is known by the locals as one of the area's best kept secrets. Kayak and paddleboard adventures to Lake Michigan await via the Lower Platte River which runs through the lake. This beautiful and well-maintained turn-key 3 bed 3 bath home is located directly adjacent to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and minutes from popular Platte Point Beach on Lake Michigan. You will love the bright and open spacious main floor with expansive windows and two separate living areas. Enjoy watching sunrises and sunsets from the main living area featuring a fieldstone gas fireplace. Take in sweeping views of the lake while cooking from the beautifully appointed kitchen with granite counters, tile backsplash, center island with pendants from Rejuvenation, stainless appliances, and large pantry. A convenient bath on the main was recently updated with all new paint, fixtures, and a carrera marble counter. Relax and restore in the expansive primary bedroom complete with its own dedicated staircase, gas fireplace, and en-suite bath. Each bedroom showcases incredible lake views, with the primary and an additional bedroom opening onto a large deck perched high overlooking the lake. The entire home underwent an overhaul in 2021 with extensive updates such as new paint throughout the entire home, all new lighting and fixtures inside and out, new composite steps at the entrances, exterior doors and smart door lock, a new well, Culligan water filtration and reverse osmosis, new gutters, landscaping, a 2000 lb. mooring anchor and buoy, and more. New boulders stretching 6 feet high were added in 2023 for no-maintenance shoreline preservation for years to come. A special feature of this lake home is the included buildable lot directly across the street currently with a pole barn but with plenty of options to add a larger pole barn to store boats and lake toys, guests, or build an additional home making this a family compound at the lake. The home also includes high-speed internet, central air, underground sprinkling, natural gas, and has an excellent rental history. You will absolutely love this convenient location in one of Michigan's most renowned destinations but also just a short drive to Beulah, Frankfort, Traverse City, scenic M22, Glen Arbor and Empire. With plenty of time to still enjoy the summer, this property is being sold partially furnished so you can start enjoying lake living right away. The Bennington pontoon boat, aluminum dock, and lift are all negotiable. Don't sleep on this one, schedule your showing today to see this slice of Northern Michigan paradise that won't last long!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$653Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Travis Moelker• RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)
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Market trends in 49617, MI
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
97.7%
+0.2% MoM
Median sale price
$614K
$158K MoM
Avg. days on market
42d
4 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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6 MoM
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Sale history for 6610 Bixler Rd
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #25028196
Jul 24, 2025
Sold
$1,410,000
$684/sq ft
Jul 9, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 12, 2025
Listed
$1,399,900
$679/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70474850
Jul 24, 2025
Sold
$1,410,000
$684/sq ft
Jul 24, 2025
Sold
$1,410,000
$684/sq ft
Jul 9, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 12, 2025
Listed
$1,399,900
$679/sq ft
Jun 12, 2025
Listed
$1,399,900
$679/sq ft
From the moment you step in you'll be greeted with stunning panoramic lake views in this modern and updated waterfront home with 100 feet of frontage on 2500 acre all-sport Big Platte Lake. Big Platte Lake is known by the locals as one of the area's best kept secrets. Kayak and paddleboard adventures to Lake Michigan await via the Lower Platte River which runs through the lake. This beautiful and well-maintained turn-key 3 bed 3 bath home is located directly adjacent to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and minutes from popular Platte Point Beach on Lake Michigan. You will love the bright and open spacious main floor with expansive windows and two separate living areas.
REALCOMP #65025028196
Jul 24, 2025
Sold
$1,410,000
$684/sq ft
Jul 9, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 12, 2025
Listed
$1,399,900
$679/sq ft
From the moment you step in you'll be greeted with stunning panoramic lake views in this modern and updated waterfront home with 100 feet of frontage on 2500 acre all-sport Big Platte Lake. Big Platte Lake is known by the locals as one of the area's best kept secrets. Kayak and paddleboard adventures to Lake Michigan await via the Lower Platte River which runs through the lake. This beautiful and well-maintained turn-key 3 bed 3 bath home is located directly adjacent to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and minutes from popular Platte Point Beach on Lake Michigan. You will love the bright and open spacious main floor with expansive windows and two separate living areas. Enjoy watching sunrises and sunsets from the main living area featuring a fieldstone gas fireplace. Take in sweeping views of the lake while cooking from the beautifully appointed kitchen with granite counters, tile backsplash, center island with pendants from Rejuvenation, stainless appliances, and large pantry. A convenient bath on the main was recently updated with all new paint, fixtures, and a carrera marble counter. Relax and restore in the expansive primary bedroom complete with its own dedicated staircase, gas fireplace, and en-suite bath. Each bedroom showcases incredible lake views, with the primary and an additional bedroom opening onto a large deck perched high overlooking the lake. The entire home underwent an overhaul in 2021 with extensive updates such as new paint throughout the entire home, all new lighting and fixtures inside and out, new composite steps at the entrances, exterior doors and smart door lock, a new well, Culligan water filtration and reverse osmosis, new gutters, landscaping, a 2000 lb. mooring anchor and buoy, and more. New boulders stretching 6 feet high were added in 2023 for no-maintenance shoreline preservation for years to come. A special feature of this lake home is the included buildable lot directly across the street currently with a pole barn but with plenty of options to add a larger pole ba
Public Records
Mar 3, 2021
Sold
$690,000
$335/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 21, 2000
Sold
$245,000
$119/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,496 (−78.0%)
2024
$15,855 (+4.1%)
2023
$15,235
Tax history for 6610 Bixler Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,496 (−78.0%)
2024
$15,855 (+4.1%)
2023
$15,235
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, High-Speed Internet
Location
School Information
High School District: Benzie
Location Information
Directions: -Head east on M-115 E from M-22 -Continue for about 7.2 miles until you reach US-31 (in Benzonia) -Turn left (north) onto US-31 N Stay on US-31 for about 1.3 miles -Turn right onto Benzie Blvd / Narrow Gauge Rd (County Rd 706) This takes you into Beulah After about 1.0 mile, turn right onto Lobb Rd Continue 0.7 miles, then turn on left on Bixler Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 02-185-006-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
5/10
Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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