Log Cabin charm on 120 feet of beautiful fresh water Lake Michigan beach close to Pentwater and Silver Lake. Access is via a private road offering seclusion and quiet. 45 steps to an expansive beach which is the very best around. There are 4 bedrooms in the main house with 3 full bathrooms along with a family room sporting large windows facing the lake and views of the beach. For those cool fall nights the fieldstone natural fireplace is in the dining / living room. An oversized 2 car garage with an upper floor has an apartment of 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom / kitchen / dining sitting room with views of the lake The apartment over the garage is accessed via a bridge from the main house. All is quality craftsman built and has the warmth of a log home. Pride of ownership shows everywhere in this lovely property with 6 beds and 4 bathrooms. In the grounds are 2 large trees that have been artistically carved in representations of bears and other indigenous animals and birds. Such easy access to the beach is not easily found.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.91 acresLot Size
$628Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Quintus Renshaw• MICHIGAN WEST SHORE REALTY
Log Cabin charm on 120 feet of beautiful fresh water Lake Michigan beach close to Pentwater and Silver Lake. Access is via a private road offering seclusion and quiet. 45 steps to an expansive beach which is the very best around. There are 4 bedrooms in the main house with 3 full bathrooms along with a family room sporting large windows facing the lake and views of the beach. For those cool fall nights the fieldstone natural fireplace is in the dining / living room. An oversized 2 car garage with an upper floor has an apartment of 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom / kitchen / dining sitting room with views of the lake
REALCOMP #67022019920
Jul 29, 2022
Sold
$975,000
$415/sq ft
Jun 25, 2022
Contingent
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May 24, 2022
Listed
$1,200,000
$511/sq ft
Log Cabin charm on 120 feet of beautiful fresh water Lake Michigan beach close to Pentwater and Silver Lake. Access is via a private road offering seclusion and quiet. 45 steps to an expansive beach which is the very best around. There are 4 bedrooms in the main house with 3 full bathrooms along with a family room sporting large windows facing the lake and views of the beach. For those cool fall nights the fieldstone natural fireplace is in the dining / living room. An oversized 2 car garage with an upper floor has an apartment of 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom / kitchen / dining sitting room with views of the lakeThe apartment over the garage is accessed via a bridge from the main house. All is quality craftsman built and has the warmth of a log home. Pride of ownership shows everywhere in this lovely property with 6 beds and 4 bathrooms. In the grounds are 2 large trees that have been artistically carved in representations of bears and other indigenous animals and birds. Such easy access to the beach is not easily found.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,369 (+5.1%)
2024
$19,377 (+254.1%)
2022
$5,472 (+2.2%)
2021
$5,353 (−0.2%)
2020
$5,364 (+3.4%)
2019
$5,185 (+2.5%)
2018
$5,061 (+2.1%)
2017
$4,959 (+3.1%)
2016
$4,809 (+0.8%)
2014
$4,771 (+3.1%)
2013
$4,629
Tax history for 5561 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,369 (+5.1%)
2024
$19,377 (+254.1%)
2022
$5,472 (+2.2%)
2021
$5,353 (−0.2%)
2020
$5,364 (+3.4%)
2019
$5,185 (+2.5%)
2018
$5,061 (+2.1%)
2017
$4,959 (+3.1%)
2016
$4,809 (+0.8%)
2014
$4,771 (+3.1%)
2013
$4,629
*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
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.75 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oceana County
APN
001-584-031-00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, LP Tank Rented
# of Rooms Total: 10
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Garden Window(s)
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 2,350
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1954
Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Cul-De-Sac
Lot Size Acres: 0.91
Lot Size Area: 0.91
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 2350.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $5,353
Tax Assessed Value: $213,422
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, High-Speed Internet
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0.0
School Information
High School District: Pentwater
Location Information
Directions: From Pentwater Village take Monroe Rd to Longbridge; Longbridge to Ridge Rd; South on Ridge to Pleasant Beach Rd on your Right; Take this to the sign.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Oceana County
APN: 001-584-031-00
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Pentwater Public School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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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
7 days above 93° 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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6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.40M – $1.70M
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