5045 N Ridge Road

Overview

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own this gorgeous 30 acre property on Lake Michigan with your own private 450 feet of frontage on the lake located just south of Pentwater and north of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes with low bluff, sandy beach and great sunset views. The property is in a land conservancy. The land conservancy offers great lower capped property taxes and the conservation easement limits the size of construction. Privacy is the greatest luxury. Creek runs through property. Hurry as this won't last long. Only 20 stairs or so to the beach. Truestream fiber internet is now at the property but not yet connected. Currently there is a 2-story historic cottage that sits back from the bluff a ways with a detached garage. Great well water. New septic system. There are mutual easements for the shared driveway.

Property details

What to ask about this one

Three questions worth putting to the listing side before you write anything. They are specific to this property, not a checklist.

1. 01

   Confirm critical dune and high-risk erosion mapping on the parcel

2. 02

   Ask for any EGLE permits covering beach stairs or shore protection

3. 03

   Check the township zoning and whether the parcel is split-eligible

4. 04

   Budget for a pre-1978 inspection — lead paint, knob-and-tube, and the roof

5. 05

   Ask for the well and septic records, and when each was last serviced