$500,000
Mears, MI 49436
MLS# 26000996
5 beds | 1 baths | 1578 sqft
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Property Description
Tucked behind the iconic dunes in the sought-after Sahara Sands Association, this 5-bedroom retreat offers a rare blend of privacy, and Lake Michigan access. Perfectly positioned on the back side of the Silver Lake sand dunes, the home enjoys association-owned Lake Michigan frontage--where wide sandy beaches and breathtaking sunsets feel like a private escape. Designed for lake living, the spacious layout easily accommodates large gatherings, making it ideal as a vacation home or high-performing short-term rental. Days here are defined by dune rides, beach walks, and lake adventures, while evenings are spent unwinding in comfort just moments from it all. With direct access to one of West Michigan's most beautiful stretches of white sandy shoreline, this property offers more than a home--it offers a lifestyle. Whether you're seeking a refined getaway or an investment in one of most desirable resort markets, this is a rare opportunity to own in a location that truly has it all.
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Juniper Beach
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: MasonOceanaManistee - O
Municipality: Golden Twp
Subdivision: Sahara Sands
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 316.86
Ownership Type: Broker/Agent Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 80x155
Road Frontage: 80
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Income Property: Yes
Basement: No
Total Rooms AG: 10
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1578
SqFt Above Grade: 1578
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 1578
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Hart
Association YN: Yes
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.28
Lot Square Footage: 14255
Year Built: 1980
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 76568
SEV: 177400
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3448.28
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: Not known
Zoning: 401 res
Tax ID #: 006-592-044-00
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Tucked behind the iconic dunes in the sought-after Sahara Sands Association, this 5-bedroom retreat offers a rare blend of privacy, and Lake Michigan access. Perfectly positioned on the back side of the Silver Lake sand dunes, the home enjoys association-owned Lake Michigan frontage--where wide sandy beaches and breathtaking sunsets feel like a private escape.
Designed for lake living, the spacious layout easily accommodates large gatherings, making it ideal as a vacation home or high-performing short-term rental. Days here are defined by dune rides, beach walks, and lake adventures, while evenings are spent unwinding in comfort just moments from it all.
With direct access to one of West Michigan's most beautiful stretches of white sandy shoreline, this property offers more than a home--it offers a lifestyle. Whether you're seeking a refined getaway or an investment in one of most desirable resort markets, this is a rare opportunity to own in a location that truly has it all.
Legal: 2960 N SAHARA TRAIL WD840345 PALC822638 WD970129 WDA-L2011P32 WDA-L2011P34 WD-L2011P36 SPL FR 043 IN 89 PER JW SAHARA SANDS SUBD NO 2 LOT 44.
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 99
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Assoc Access: 1
Deeded Access: 1
Shared Frontage: 1
Lot Description
Cul-De-Sac: 1
Level: 1
Recreational: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Private: 1
Unpaved: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Association Info.
Approx. Assoc Fee: 350
Assoc. Fee Payable: Annually
Laundry Features
None: 1
Assoc. Amenities
Beach Area: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Assoc. Fee Incl.
Other: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Heat Source
Wood: 1
Other: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Ductless: 1
Wood: 1
Air Conditioning
Ductless: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 424
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1154
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Driveway
Unpaved: 1
Substructure
Slab: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Additional Items
Garage Door Opener: 1
Gas/Wood Stove: 1
Appliances
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Plus 30 Days: 1
Location Property Info
County: Oceana
Street #: 2960
Street Direction: N
Street Name: Sahara
Suffix: Trail
State: MI
Zip Code: 49436
Zip (4): 8649
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $500,000
Current Price: $500,000
Listing Date: 2026-01-08
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: None
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition; Shingle
Windows: Insulated Windows
Substructure: Slab
Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac; Level; Recreational; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Phone Available
Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning
Additional Items: Garage Door Opener; Gas/Wood Stove
Appliances: Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Wood; Other
Heat Type: Ductless; Wood
Air Conditioning: Ductless
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio
Landscape: Ground Cover
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Unpaved
Street Type: Private; Unpaved
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Plus 30 Days
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width |
| Living Room | 13.00 | 13.00 | 14.00 | Main | 14.00 |
| Dining Room | 6.11 | 6.11 | 14.00 | Main | 14.00 |
| Kitchen | 8.00 | 8.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 | |
| Primary Bedroom | 13.10 | 13.10 | 8.11 | Main | 8.11 |
| Bedroom 2 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 6.00 | Main | 6.00 |
| Bedroom 3 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 9.00 | Main | 9.00 |
| Family Room | 16.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 | Main | 16.00 |
| Bedroom 4 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 17.00 | Upper | 17.00 |
| Bedroom 5 | 11.00 | 11.00 | 10.00 | Upper | 10.00 |
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate - Hart
Listing Agent: Crystal Hallack
Last Updated: May - 06 - 2026
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