Lake Michigan sunsets and sunrises plus forest views are yours to enjoy in this architect designed/owned beach home. Perched gracefully on a dune, experience phenomenal views & walkable sandy beach. The coastal interior ambience mirrors sand, lake, & sky with bamboo and tiled floors with Avonite, tile and soapstone counters. Plenty of entertaining space in this open concept kitchen with a 12-ft island and dining table that expands to seat 14. 630 SqFt of outdoor living space with a large wraparound lakeside and back deck. Access the beach about 3 doors to the south at the association stairs or head north on Lost Valley Rd through a pretty trail to Meinert Park's great beach. Nestled into a sweeping dune, this 3-level cottage is testament to design forethought, creative space utilization and a commitment to conservation. In a natural surrounding, the property extends into the forest and is very private in the back. The interior glows with natural light from the 39 windows and afford unimpeded views from every room. The upstairs has 2 office spaces on either side of the opening for the 2-story living room. Third floor large deck off back has awning as does lakeside deck. Located only 4 lots north of the 1/4 mile long sandy beach (association stairs/low bluff), great sandy walking beaches to the North and South. Built in 2003 by Frank Gorman (designer and owner). Energy efficient 2x6 studded/insulated walls with double-glazed Argon-filled Pella & Larson windows. 2-story living room has a gas fireplace with a floating staircase to the 3rd floor. Fiber internet being installed soon by TruStream (GLE). Sustainable site: dune grass plantings. Sand-filter waste-water drainfield. High-efficiency furnace, awning windows with natural cross ventilation. Low water usage toilets, gas dryer, insulated garage door. American Standard toilets, acrylic fiberglass showers, Delta/Moen faucets. Siding & trim are Louisiana-Pacific epoxy composite Smart Siding (painted). Structural Floors: Truss joints. Retaining wall is 14 x 63' composite steel sheet piling with poured concrete wall for stability in super high winds. 4:12 pitch fiberglass Shingle Roof. Water Softener; Hellenbrand, Reverse Osmosis, Bradford White hot water heater. Published in feature article in Grand Rapids Magazine, October 2004. Sellers would negotiate separately on much of the furnishings.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$321Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Waterfront and Luxury Home Sales Crossman• Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
Bought with Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Waterfront and Luxury Home Sales Crossman• Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
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Market trends in 49437, MI
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
+2.0% MoM
Median sale price
$300K
$45K MoM
Avg. days on market
20d
10 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 10448 Lost Valley Rd
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #21025994
Sep 8, 2021
Sold
$685,000
$255/sq ft
Jul 23, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 5, 2021
Listed
$695,000
$259/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70200691
Sep 8, 2021
Sold
$685,000
$255/sq ft
Jul 5, 2021
Listed
$695,000
$259/sq ft
Lake Michigan sunsets and sunrises plus forest views are yours to enjoy in this architect designed/owned beach home. Perched gracefully on a dune, experience phenomenal views & walkable sandy beach. The coastal interior ambience mirrors sand, lake, & sky with bamboo and tiled floors with Avonite, tile and soapstone counters. Plenty of entertaining space in this open concept kitchen with a 12-ft island and dining table that expands to seat 14. 630 SqFt of outdoor living space with a large wraparound lakeside and back deck. Access the beach about 3 doors to the south at the association stairs or head north on Lost Valley Rd through a pretty trail to Meinert Park's great beach.
REALCOMP #71021025994
Sep 8, 2021
Sold
$685,000
$255/sq ft
Jul 23, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 5, 2021
Listed
$695,000
$259/sq ft
Lake Michigan sunsets and sunrises plus forest views are yours to enjoy in this architect designed/owned beach home. Perched gracefully on a dune, experience phenomenal views & walkable sandy beach. The coastal interior ambience mirrors sand, lake, & sky with bamboo and tiled floors with Avonite, tile and soapstone counters. Plenty of entertaining space in this open concept kitchen with a 12-ft island and dining table that expands to seat 14. 630 SqFt of outdoor living space with a large wraparound lakeside and back deck. Access the beach about 3 doors to the south at the association stairs or head north on Lost Valley Rd through a pretty trail to Meinert Park's great beach. Nestled into a sweeping dune, this 3-level cottage is testament to design forethought, creative space utilization and a commitment to conservation. In a natural surrounding, the property extends into the forest and is very private in the back. The interior glows with natural light from the 39 windows and afford unimpeded views from every room. The upstairs has 2 office spaces on either side of the opening for the 2-story living room. Third floor large deck off back has awning as does lakeside deck. Located only 4 lots north of the 1/4 mile long sandy beach (association stairs/low bluff), great sandy walking beaches to the North and South. Built in 2003 by Frank Gorman (designer and owner). Energy efficient 2x6 studded/insulated walls with double-glazed Argon-filled Pella & Larson windows. 2-story living room has a gas fireplace with a floating staircase to the 3rd floor. Fiber internet being installed soon by TruStream (GLE). Sustainable site: dune grass plantings. Sand-filter waste-water drainfield. High-efficiency furnace, awning windows with natural cross ventilation. Low water usage toilets, gas dryer, insulated garage door. American Standard toilets, acrylic fiberglass showers, Delta/Moen faucets. Siding & trim are Louisiana-Pacific epoxy composite Smart Siding (painted). Structural Floors: Truss joints. Retaining wall is 14 x 63' c
Public Records
May 21, 2001
Sold
$99,375
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,505 (+2.7%)
2024
$18,028 (+4.6%)
2023
$17,227 (+4.6%)
2022
$16,464 (+47.6%)
2021
$11,151 (+53.6%)
2020
$7,262 (+1.4%)
2019
$7,160 (+0.4%)
2018
$7,131 (−0.1%)
2017
$7,141 (+0.2%)
2016
$7,126 (+3.6%)
2015
$6,878 (+5.0%)
2014
$6,550
Tax history for 10448 Lost Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,505 (+2.7%)
2024
$18,028 (+4.6%)
2023
$17,227 (+4.6%)
2022
$16,464 (+47.6%)
2021
$11,151 (+53.6%)
2020
$7,262 (+1.4%)
2019
$7,160 (+0.4%)
2018
$7,131 (−0.1%)
2017
$7,141 (+0.2%)
2016
$7,126 (+3.6%)
2015
$6,878 (+5.0%)
2014
$6,550
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,160
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Muskegon County
APN
01-562-000-0041-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Owned, Pantry
Directions: Highway 31 to Fruitvale Rd (Exit 131) west until it ends at Lost Valley then north to address. Please don't accelerate on driveway. Drive up at slower speed or park at the bottom. Current owners have used in winter and were always able to get up.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,160
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Muskegon County
APN: 01-562-000-0041-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oehrli Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 5.0mi
4/10
Nellie B. Chisholm Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
Montague High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
6/10
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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
6 days above 92° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$821,000 – $994,000
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