Enjoy Log Cabin Life in this 1890's log home with views of Big Platte Lake located near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Two bedrooms upstairs, a spacious main floor living room, three-quarter bath, screened porch with Big Platte Lake views and a handy kitchen complete this cabin's offerings. This is your "base-camp" to enjoy Pure Michigan! Close to Lake Michigan, world class trout streams, swimming, golfing, skiing, snowmobile trails, boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, etc. .. ..
Single-familyProperty Type
1899Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$394Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jon Zickert• REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
Bought with Jon Zickert• REO-TCBeulah-Frankfort-233027
Enjoy Log Cabin Life in this 1890's log home with views of Big Platte Lake located near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Two bedrooms upstairs, a spacious main floor living room, three-quarter bath, screened porch with Big Platte Lake views and a handy kitchen complete this cabin's offerings. This is your "base-camp" to enjoy Pure Michigan! Close to Lake Michigan, world class trout streams, swimming, golfing, skiing, snowmobile trails, boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, etc. .. ..
REALCOMP #78001167175
Feb 23, 2017
Sold
$86,000
$107/sq ft
Nov 4, 2016
Listed
$97,000
$120/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1141710
Sep 2, 2014
Sold
$87,500
$108/sq ft
Jun 16, 2014
Listed
$89,900
$111/sq ft
Log cabin built in 1890's close to the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and has views of Platte Lake. This was the residence of Herman Baatz whose father was the original land grant signed by President Harrison -which comes with the property. Bathroom was updated in 1998. New roof and exterior paint 2003. Screen porch rebuilt with cedar floor and exterior walls in 2011. Storage shed for bikes and garden tools was also added in 2011. Easy access to Lake Michigan beaches, trails, cycling right out the door, cross country skiing on Old Indian Trail about 7 miles away. Wonderful cottage getaway!
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1116123
Oct 21, 2013
Listing Removed
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Aug 6, 2013
Listed
$89,900
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$533 (−76.1%)
2024
$2,231 (+4.6%)
2023
$2,134
Tax history for 6953 Deadstream Road Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$533 (−76.1%)
2024
$2,231 (+4.6%)
2023
$2,134
*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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Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,441 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
612
Year built
1899
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
10-018-034-00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Other
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Range
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 4
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 807
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Log
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 110 x 212
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,861.41
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: BenzieCountyCentral
Location Information
Subdivision Name: N/A
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 612
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,441 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1899
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 10-018-034-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi
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Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$302,000 – $366,000
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