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Overview

Description

Continue the Story of a Village of Michiana Classic. Completed around 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.

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 ... (Read more)

Location Property Info

County: Berrien
Street #: 4128
Street Name: Ponchartrain
Suffix: Trail
State: MI
Zip Code: 49117
Zip (4): 9162

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.26
Lot Square Footage: 11539
Lot Dimensions: 84x129
Year Built: 1935
Road Frontage: 84
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1589
SqFt Above Grade: 1589
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1292
Building Total SqFt: 1589
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: Yes
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: New Buffalo
# of Outbuildings: Yes
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 11-41-5050-0082-00-5
Taxable Value: 123526
SEV: 215000
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2496
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: unknown

Remarks Misc

Directions: Lake Shore Drive to Tahoma Drive. Turn left on Ponchartrain Drive. Home on left.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 0

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Half Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 681
Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 908

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 1292
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Manufactured

Manufactured Y/N: No

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description: Storage Shed
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions: 12 x 12
Outbuilding 1 SqFt: 144

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

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Continue the Story of a Village of Michiana Classic. Completed around 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

Water Type

Lake: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports: Yes
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Lot Description

Wooded: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available: Yes
Electricity Available: Yes
Natural Gas Available: Yes
Phone Available: Yes

Utilities Attached

Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement: Yes

Exterior Material

Log: Yes

Roofing

Mixed: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes

Heat Source

Other: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Baseboard: Yes
Hot Water: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Concrete: Yes

Substructure

Full: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Kitchen Features

Pantry: Yes

Fireplace

Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Additional Items

Basement Plumbed for Bath: Yes
Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Exterior Features

3 Season Room: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es): Yes
Enclosed: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Landscape

Ground Cover: Yes
Shrubs/Hedges: Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 1

Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete: Yes

Architectural Style

Log Home: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

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

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level	Remarks
Kitchen	11.00	9.00	Main
Living Room	21.00	17.00	Main	Fieldstone fireplace
Primary Bedroom	13.00	12.00	Main	carpet
Bedroom 2	15.00	13.00	Upper
Bedroom 3	15.00	12.00	Upper
Other	23.00	21.00	Main	3 season porch
Dining Area	11.00	6.00	Main
Bathroom 1	12.00	6.00	Main
Bathroom 2	10.00	5.00	Upper	Half Bath

4128 Ponchartrain Trail, Michiana, MI 49117