This quaint cottage sits on the waters edge of Big Platte Lake with spectacular views across the all sports lake. Step right out back onto the shared sandy beach that included a place for your boat. Big Platte is considered one of the nicest inland lakes in this area. You can even kayak to Lake Michigan from here. Also centrally located with ease of getting to Beulah, Honor, Traverse City, Frankfort, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is only a few miles down the road. Cottage has an excellent rental history. Live carefree as the association dues include yard maintenance, plowing, dock, cable, septic, outside maintenance, and more.
CondoProperty Type
1969Year Built
$628Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by David Arnoldink• West Edge Real Estate LLC
Listed by Burt Williams• CENTURY 21 Sleeping Bear Realty
This quaint cottage sits on the waters edge of Big Platte Lake with spectacular views across the all sports lake. Step right out back onto the shared sandy beach that included a place for your boat. Big Platte is considered one of the nicest inland lakes in this area. You can even kayak to Lake Michigan from here. Also centrally located with ease of getting to Beulah, Honor, Traverse City, Frankfort, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is only a few miles down the road. Cottage has an excellent rental history. Live carefree as the association dues include yard maintenance, plowing, dock, cable, septic, outside maintenance, and more.
REALCOMP #78001147705
Nov 6, 2015
Sold
$159,000
$220/sq ft
Mar 9, 2015
Listed
$179,000
$248/sq ft
Price has been reduced and back on the market, this quaint cottage sits on the waters edge of Big Platte Lake with spectacular views across the all sports lake. Step right out back onto the shared sandy beach that included a place for your boat. Big Platte is considered one of the nicest inland lakes in this area. You can even kayak to Lake Michigan from here. Also centrally located with ease of getting to Beulah, Honor, Traverse City, Frankfort, and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is only a few miles down the road. Cottage has an excellent rental history. Live carefree as the association dues include yard maintenance, plowing, dock, cable, septic, outside maintenance, and more.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$713 (−76.0%)
2024
$2,976 (+4.6%)
2023
$2,846
Tax history for 8475 Deadstream Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$713 (−76.0%)
2024
$2,976 (+4.6%)
2023
$2,846
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.84 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
10-311-010-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Other
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Other
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Cabin/Cottage
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1969
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.0
Lot Size Area: 0.0
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Big Platte Lake
Waterfront Features: All Sports, Private Frontage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Condominium
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 723.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: $2,477
Tax Assessed Value: $64,000
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Utilities: Cable Connected
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 3290.0
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal, Sewer, Lawn/Yard Care, Cable/Satellite
Has Association
School Information
High School District: Benzie
Location Information
Directions: From US 31North, turn left on Indian Hill Rd, then left onto Deadstream to address.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Benzie County
APN: 10-311-010-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Listing Contract, Change Form
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Benzie Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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Benzie Central Sr. High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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Estimated sale price
$432,000 – $523,000
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