$729,000
Michiana, MI 49117
MLS# 26035591
3 beds | 2 baths | 1589 sqft
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Property Description
Continue the Story of a Village of Michiana Classic. Completed in 1935 and held by the same family for generations, this original Michiana log home offers a rare opportunity to become part of the story of one of Harbor Country's most distinctive lake communities. Set among the trees and dunes just three minute walk to Lake Michigan at Stop 40, the home reflects the rustic character that has long defined Michiana. Inside, a vaulted ceiling and fieldstone fireplace create an inviting central gathering space, while a large three-season porch extends the living area into the surrounding woodland. An upper-level sun deck provides another peaceful place to enjoy the lake air and the natural setting.
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Tahoma Trail
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Michiana Vllg
Office/Contract Info
On-Market Date: 2026-07-16
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 458.78
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 84x129
Road Frontage: 84
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1589
SqFt Above Grade: 1589
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1292
Building Total SqFt: 1589
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: New Buffalo
# of Outbuildings: 1
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.26
Lot Square Footage: 11539
Year Built: 1935
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 123526
SEV: 215000
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2496
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: unknown
Tax ID #: 11-41-5050-0082-00-5
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Continue the Story of a Village of Michiana Classic. Completed in 1935 and held by the same family for generations, this original Michiana log home offers a rare opportunity to become part of the story of one of Harbor Country's most distinctive lake communities. Set among the trees and dunes just three minute walk to Lake Michigan at Stop 40, the home reflects the rustic character that has long defined Michiana. Inside, a vaulted ceiling and fieldstone fireplace create an inviting central gathering space, while a large three-season porch extends the living area into the surrounding woodland. An upper-level sun deck provides another peaceful place to enjoy the lake air and the natural setting.
Legal: THE SWLY 1/2 OF LOT 51 ENTIRE LOT 52 & THE NELY 1/2 OF LOT 53 BLK 2 MICHIGAN SHORES SUB
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 0
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
Lot Description
Wooded: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Log: 1
Roofing
Mixed: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Heat Source
Other: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Baseboard: 1
Hot Water: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Half Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 681
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 908
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 1292
Manufactured
Manufactured Y/N: No
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Kitchen Features
Pantry: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Additional Items
Basement Plumbed for Bath: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Exterior Features
3 Season Room: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Enclosed: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Vinyl: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Storage Shed
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions: 12 x 12
Outbuilding 1 SqFt: 144
Outbuilding Floor Type 1
Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete: 1
Architectural Style
Log Home: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 4128
Street Name: Ponchartrain
Suffix: Trail
State: MI
Zip Code: 49117
Zip (4): 9162
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $729,000
Current Price: $729,000
Listing Date: 2026-07-13
Remarks Misc
Directions: Lake Shore Drive to Tahoma Drive. Turn left on Ponchartrain Drive. Home on left.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Log
Roofing: Mixed
Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access
Lot Description: Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available
Kitchen Features: Pantry
Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning
Additional Items: Basement Plumbed for Bath; Ceiling Fan(s); Vaulted Ceilings; Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Other
Heat Type: Baseboard; Hot Water
Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed; Porch(es)
Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Log Home
Driveway: Concrete
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Michiana's early log homes were created as relaxed woodland retreats for families escaping the city, and examples of these historic cabins can still be found tucked throughout the community today. This property offers the next owner an opportunity to thoughtfully restore and reimagine the existing cabin, make improvements that respect its original character, or explore the possibilities for a newly conceived home on this exceptional site, subject to applicable approvals. Whether envisioned as a revived vintage retreat or the beginning of a new architectural chapter, the property's outstanding location near Lake Michigan provides the foundation for something truly special. The property will be sold AS IS. Inspiration photos are digitally redesigned.
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width | Remarks |
| Kitchen | 11.00 | 11.00 | 9.00 | Main | 9.00 | |
| Living Room | 21.00 | 21.00 | 17.00 | Main | 17.00 | Fieldstone fireplace |
| Primary Bedroom | 13.00 | 13.00 | 12.00 | Main | 12.00 | carpet |
| Bedroom 2 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 13.00 | Upper | 13.00 | |
| Bedroom 3 | 15.00 | 15.00 | 12.00 | Upper | 12.00 | |
| Other | 23.00 | 23.00 | 21.00 | Main | 21.00 | 3 season porch |
| Dining Area | 11.00 | 11.00 | 6.00 | Main | 6.00 | |
| Bathroom 1 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 6.00 | Main | 6.00 | |
| Bathroom 2 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | Upper | 5.00 | Half Bath |
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listing Agent: Rob Gow
Last Updated: July - 16 - 2026
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