2960 N Sahara Trail, Mears, MI 49436

$500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,578 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 14,255 Status: Active
Current Price: $500,000 List Date: 1/08/2026 Last Modified: 2/09/2026

Description

Tucked behind the iconic dunes in the sought-after Sahara Sands Association, this 5-bedroom retreat offers a rare blend of privacy, prestige, and Lake Michigan access. Perfectly positioned on the back side of the dunes, the home enjoys association-owned Lake Michigan frontage—where wide sandy beaches and breathtaking sunsets feel like a private escape. Designed for elevated 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.

More Information MLS# 26000996

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, prestige, and Lake Michigan access. Perfectly positioned on the back side of the dunes, the home enjoys association-owned Lake Michigan frontage—where wide sandy beaches and breathtaking sunsets feel like a private escape. Designed for elevated 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

Living Room Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Main Width: 14.00 Dining Room Length: 6.11 Length: 6.11 Width: 14.00 Level: Main Width: 14.00 Kitchen Length: 8.00 Length: 8.00 Width: 9.00 Width: 9.00 Primary Bedroom Length: 13.10 Length: 13.10 Width: 8.11 Level: Main Width: 8.11 Bedroom 2 Length: 10.00 Length: 10.00 Width: 6.00 Level: Main Width: 6.00 Bedroom 3 Length: 10.00 Length: 10.00 Width: 9.00 Level: Main Width: 9.00 Family Room Length: 16.00 Length: 16.00 Width: 16.00 Level: Main Width: 16.00 Bedroom 4 Length: 12.00 Length: 12.00 Width: 17.00 Level: Upper Width: 17.00 Bedroom 5 Length: 11.00 Length: 11.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Upper Width: 10.00
Listing Office: Five Star Real Estate - Hart
Listing Agent: Crystal Hallack
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Last Updated: February - 09 - 2026
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