Lakefront Opportunity on Big Platte Lake!!! Discover the rare chance to own a home on beautiful Big Platte Lake. This three-bedroom, two-bath FIXER-UPPER offers an exceptional opportunity to customize and create your ideal lakeside retreat. With 52 feet of shallow sandy bottom frontage and a spacious yard featuring both sun and shade, this property provides the perfect setting for relaxation and recreation. The home is ready for renovation and offers excellent potential for those with a vision for design. Enjoy close proximity to many of northern Michigans most beloved destinations, including Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Crystal Lake, Crystal Mountain Resort, the Platte and Betsie Rivers, scenic golf courses, and extensive trail systems for year-round outdoor activities.
Est. $2,685 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8661 Deadstream Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #80063753
Jun 5, 2026
Sold
$530,000
$606/sq ft
Jun 5, 2026
Sold
$530,000
$606/sq ft
Mar 24, 2026
Pending
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Jan 8, 2026
Price Changed
$775,000
$886/sq ft
Nov 13, 2025
Listed
$799,900
$914/sq ft
Nov 13, 2025
Listed
$775,000
$886/sq ft
Lakefront Opportunity on Big Platte Lake!!! Discover the rare chance to own a home on beautiful Big Platte Lake. This three-bedroom, two-bath FIXER-UPPER offers an exceptional opportunity to customize and create your ideal lakeside retreat. With 52 feet of shallow sandy bottom frontage and a spacious yard featuring both sun and shade, this property provides the perfect setting for relaxation and recreation. The home is ready for renovation and offers excellent potential for those with a vision for design. Enjoy close proximity to many of northern Michigan’s most beloved destinations, including Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Crystal Lake, Crystal Mountain Resort, the Platte and Betsie Rivers, scenic golf courses, and extensive trail systems for year-round outdoor activities.
REALCOMP #78080063753
Jun 5, 2026
Sold
$530,000
$606/sq ft
Mar 24, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 7, 2026
Price Changed
$775,000
$886/sq ft
Nov 13, 2025
Listed
$799,900
$914/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,131 (−78.0%)
2024
$5,146 (+6.5%)
2023
$4,830
Public record
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Lot size
10,874 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Benzie County
APN
02-140-006-00
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Exhaust Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas