Life in this private waterfront home on Platte Lake will be filled with fun on the water and relaxing lakeside with a separate 500 sq foot cottage for friends and family or possibly additional income. The main home on Platte Lake home has a flat walk to the water, plenty of privacy and mature trees. It features a convenient floor plan with plenty of daylight and water views from most rooms. The living room has a vaulted ceiling, natural fireplace and a quiet sitting area overlooking the water. The hard sandy bottom waterfront and the large grassy front yard afford plenty of room for kids to play. The guest cottage is complete with a kitchen, bathroom and open living space all with crystal blue views of the water. Impeccably maintained, this home is located just minutes from the renowned Cherry Bowl Drive-In theater and a hop, skip and jump from Frankfort.
Greater Lansing AoR #1160770
Oct 26, 2016
Listing Removed
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Oct 26, 2016
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May 2, 2016
Listed
$479,000
$142/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001160770
Oct 26, 2016
Listing Removed
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May 2, 2016
Listed
$479,000
$142/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1151598
Oct 30, 2015
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Oct 30, 2015
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Jun 9, 2015
Listed
$499,000
$148/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001151598
Oct 30, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jun 9, 2015
Listed
$499,000
$148/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,739 (−78.0%)
2024
$12,454 (+6.5%)
2023
$11,690
Tax history for 6850 Carter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,739 (−78.0%)
2024
$12,454 (+6.5%)
2023
$11,690
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Lot size
10,006 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
02-180-008-00
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Paved
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 10
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 17 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 18 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 19 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1988
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.34
Lot Size Area: 0.34
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s), Guest House
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Big Platte Lake
Waterfront Features: All Sports, Dock, Private Frontage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 3370.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $5,699.08
Tax Assessed Value: $19,760
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Benzie
Location Information
Directions: West of honor and bridge over Platt River, turn North onto Platt Rd. Follow a few miles to Carter Rd. Home is near N (far) end of Carter where it runs back into Platt Rd.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,006 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 02-180-008-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
5/10
Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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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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