Beautiful historic cottage on N. Lake Leelanau known as Birchcroft. The location and property are one of the best on the lake and the cottage sits on a beautiful 2.9 acres with 263' of frontage. This is a classic craftsman cottage with 98 hand made leaded glass windows, cedar shakes, stone porches, court yard with stone walls, planters, bench and rock garden. The interior has a beautiful stone fireplace, hand made iron light fixtures and strap hinges, hardwood floors, 9 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and a lovely living area with craftsman touches throughout.
Single-familyProperty Type
1902Year Built
2.94 acresLot Size
$880Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rebecca Stacy• Coldwell Banker Schmidt-S.Bay
Bought with Rebecca Stacy• Coldwell Banker Schmidt-S.Bay
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Market trends in 49653, MI
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-list price
96.5%
0.3% MoM
Median sale price
$849K
$101K MoM
Avg. days on market
41d
6 days MoM
Recently sold homes
9
5 MoM
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Sale history for 2229 N Wardens Point Rd
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #1169098
Nov 24, 2017
Sold
$1,500,000
$375/sq ft
Mar 7, 2017
Listed
$1,575,000
$394/sq ft
Beautiful historic cottage on N. Lake Leelanau known as Birchcroft. The location and property are one of the best on the lake and the cottage sits on a beautiful 2.9 acres with 263' of frontage. This is a classic craftsman cottage with 98 hand made leaded glass windows, cedar shakes, stone porches, court yard with stone walls, planters, bench and rock garden. The interior has a beautiful stone fireplace, hand made iron light fixtures and strap hinges, hardwood floors, 9 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and a lovely living area with craftsman touches throughout.
REALCOMP #78001169098
Nov 24, 2017
Sold
$1,500,000
$375/sq ft
Mar 7, 2017
Listed
$1,575,000
$394/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #1161719
Aug 12, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 2016
Listed
$1,675,000
$419/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001161719
Aug 12, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 2016
Listed
$1,675,000
$419/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #1153299
Oct 19, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 18, 2015
Listed
$1,975,000
$494/sq ft
REALCOMP #78001153299
Oct 19, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 18, 2015
Listed
$1,975,000
$494/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,770 (−72.4%)
2024
$42,631 (−5.3%)
2023
$45,038 (+5.1%)
2022
$42,865 (+27.0%)
2021
$33,747 (+55.1%)
2020
$21,764 (+3.8%)
2019
$20,968
Tax history for 2229 N Wardens Point Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,770 (−72.4%)
2024
$42,631 (−5.3%)
2023
$45,038 (+5.1%)
2022
$42,865 (+27.0%)
2021
$33,747 (+55.1%)
2020
$21,764 (+3.8%)
2019
$20,968
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
9
Baths
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.94 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,445
Year built
1902
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Leelanau County
APN
009-010-014-25
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Propane, Space Heater
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, Range