$1,099,000
Ludington, MI 49431
MLS# 26029161
4 beds | 3 baths | 4005 sqft
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Property Description
LAKE MICHIGAN ESTATE WITH HISTORY & HORIZON VIEWS - Rarely does a property of this caliber and historical significance come to market. Set on 5.3 wooded, rolling acres between Ludington and Pentwater, this remarkable 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, high-bluff estate offers 362 feet of private Lake Michigan frontage, panoramic sunset views, and exceptional privacy. The home was originally built in 1910 neighboring the site of the 1850's ''Trappers Cabin'' - whose foundation remains visible - the home blends rich local history with timeless craftsmanship. The 3-story residence features 4,005 square feet of above-grade living space, highlighted by soaring ceilings, expansive windows, original hardwood floors and woodwork, and unique historical details throughout. Ascend the original staircase to find three expansive bedrooms and the original servants' (pickers) quarters - with some of their names still etched in the chimney brickwork. There is plumbing already in place to turn the
Details
Documents
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: W Olmstead Rd
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Summit Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 274.41
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 362 x 697
Road Frontage: 362
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 17
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4005
SqFt Above Grade: 4005
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1456
Building Total SqFt: 5461
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 3
School District: Ludington
Elementary School: Ludington Elementary School
High School: Ludington High School
Middle School: Oj Dejonge Middle School
# of Outbuildings: 1
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 5.3
Lot Square Footage: 230868
Year Built: 1910
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 392457
SEV: 510100
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 9891.3
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: Unknown
Zoning: Rec Residential
Tax ID #: 53-014-114-006-00 / 53-014-114-002-35
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: LAKE MICHIGAN ESTATE WITH HISTORY & HORIZON VIEWS - Rarely does a property of this caliber and historical significance come to market. Set on 5.3 wooded, rolling acres between Ludington and Pentwater, this remarkable 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, high-bluff estate offers 362 feet of private Lake Michigan frontage, panoramic sunset views, and exceptional privacy. The home was originally built in 1910 neighboring the site of the 1850's ''Trappers Cabin'' - whose foundation remains visible - the home blends rich local history with timeless craftsmanship.
The 3-story residence features 4,005 square feet of above-grade living space, highlighted by soaring ceilings, expansive windows, original hardwood floors and woodwork, and unique historical details throughout. Ascend the original staircase to find three expansive bedrooms and the original servants' (pickers) quarters - with some of their names still etched in the chimney brickwork. There is plumbing already in place to turn the
Legal: Lengthy legal attached in documents.
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 362
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Private Frontage: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Recreational: 1
Wooded: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Phone Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Side: 1
Heat Source
Propane: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Hot Water: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 1967
Total Baths Above Grade: 3
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 2038
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 1456
Substructure
Full: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Eating Area: 1
Mud Room Access: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Generator: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Fencing
Chain Link: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Covered: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Vinyl: 1
Wood: 1
Other Equipment
Generator: 1
Security Features
Security System: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Storage Shed
Outbuilding 1 Electric: 1
Outbuilding Floor Type 1
Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Victorian: 1
Possession
Close Plus 30 Days: 1
Location Property Info
County: Mason
Street #: 4539
Street Direction: S
Street Name: Lakeshore
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49431
Zip (4): 9755
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $1,099,000
Current Price: $1,099,000
Listing Date: 2026-06-12
Remarks Misc
Directions: From US 10 to S Pere Marquette Hwy, South on Pere Marquette Hwy to W Chauvez Rd, West on Chauvez Rd to S Lakeshore Dr, South on Lakeshore Dr to property on West side of road.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition; Shingle
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Recreational; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Phone Connected
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Mud Room Access
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Generator
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Propane
Heat Type: Hot Water
Fencing: Chain Link
Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl; Wood
Other Equipment: Generator
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch(es)
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric
Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side
Architectural Style: Victorian
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Plus 30 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
currently used storage space into a 4th bathroom, if desired. Then follow the spiral stairs even higher to ''The Lookout.'' This third-story attic space has been transformed into a stunning recreation room featuring exposed beams and custom track lighting.
Beyond its historic charm, the estate presents outstanding future potential. The rolling, buildable topography and generous frontage may lend themselves to a future land division or legacy compound. Complete with an easy access 1,456 sq ft basement, 2-car attached garage, workshop/utility shed with electric, and significant infrastructure updates including a new septic system and drain field (2010), roof replacement (2015), 95-foot well installation (2017), updated electrical service (2022), and a new 3-zone hot water combo heating system (2024), this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Lake Michigan history.
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level | Remarks |
| Other | 11.00 | 12.00 | Main | Entry / Mudroom |
| Laundry | 13.00 | 7.00 | Main | |
| Bathroom 1 | 10.00 | 8.00 | Main | |
| Kitchen | 13.00 | 10.00 | Main | |
| Other | 13.00 | 8.00 | Main | Eat- In Kitchen |
| Dining Area | 14.00 | 16.00 | Main | |
| Bedroom 2 | 13.00 | 10.00 | Main | Bedroom / Office |
| Bathroom 2 | 13.00 | 6.00 | Main | |
| Living Room | 18.00 | 16.00 | Main | |
| Office | 14.00 | 14.00 | Main | Library |
| Primary Bedroom | 14.00 | 14.00 | Upper | |
| Bathroom 3 | 6.00 | 9.00 | Upper | |
| Bedroom 3 | 13.00 | 18.00 | Upper | |
| Bedroom 4 | 15.00 | 13.00 | Upper | |
| Bonus Room | 21.00 | 28.00 | Upper | Servants Quarters Area |
| Other | 12.00 | 18.00 | Upper | Storage / Plumbed for Bath |
| Recreation | 32.00 | 29.00 | Upper | 'The Lookout' |
Seller's Disclosure 
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Listing Office: Greenridge Realty S Rath
Listing Agent: Debby Stevenson
Last Updated: June - 13 - 2026
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