5795 Old Channel Trail, Montague, MI 49437

$1,699,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 4,284 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 645,995 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,699,900 List Date: 9/27/2025 Last Modified: 10/22/2025

Overview

Description

Exquisite opportunity! With over 14 acres and 250 ft of lake frontage on White Lake, this Edwardian Era home exudes historic charm and opulence. In addition to the 3 stories of impressive wood work, 9' ceilings, three gorgeous fireplaces, and your choice of porches, this property also includes a 1400 sq foot carriage house, storage shed, boat house, and an electric beach trolley. Five large bedrooms and two full bathrooms give plenty of space; however, the 3rd floor attic has great potential for additional living space and/or more bedrooms if desired. A mix of sandy beach and sea wall on the shore allows for all types of water sports' fun. The area is known for trophy fishing, golf, boating, & hunting. White Lake is a deep water port to Lake Michigan making it ideal for boating/sailing!

Listing Details MLS# 25049720

Location Property Info

County
Muskegon
Street #
5795
Street Name
Old Channel
Suffix
Trail
State
MI
Zip Code
49437

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
14.83
Lot Square Footage
645995
Lot Dimensions
50' x 2635'
Year Built
1903
Road Frontage
250
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
3
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
12
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
4284
SqFt Above Grade
4284
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
300
Building Total SqFt
4584
Total Beds Above Grade
5
Total Bedrooms
5
Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
3
School District
Montague
# of Outbuildings
Yes
Association YN
No
Waterfront
Yes
Body of Water
White Lake
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
White Lake
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
61-02-031-300-0004-00
Taxable Value
594887
SEV
601100
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
30409
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
None Known
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
US-31 to Colby Exit West slight right at Thompson St continue on Dowling to Old Channel Trail left to home Locked Gate

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes
Water Frontage
250

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
4
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
2142
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
2142

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
300
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description
Storage Shed
Outbuilding 1 Electric
Yes

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Whitbeck & Lamos
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Area
Muskegon County - M
Municipality
Montague Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
396.8

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Exquisite opportunity! With over 14 acres and 250 ft of lake frontage on White Lake, this Edwardian Era home exudes historic charm and opulence. In addition to the 3 stories of impressive wood work, 9' ceilings, three gorgeous fireplaces, and your choice of porches, this property also includes a 1400 sq foot carriage house, storage shed, boat house, and an electric beach trolley. Five large bedrooms and two full bathrooms give plenty of space; however, the 3rd floor attic has great potential for additional living space and/or more bedrooms if desired. A mix of sandy beach and sea wall on the shore allows for all types of water sports' fun. The area is known for trophy fishing, golf, boating, & hunting. White Lake is a deep water port to Lake Michigan making it ideal for boating/sailing!
Legal
MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP SEC 31 T12N R17W COM AT CTR OF SEC 31 TH W ON E/W 1/4 LN 245.5 FT TH S PAR WITH N/ S 1/4 LN OF SEC 3 TO SHORE OF WHITE LAKE TH E ALG SD SHORE TO N/S 1/4 LN OF SEC 31 TH N ALG SD 1/4 LN POB SUBJ TO ESMT REC'D IN L 3601P 173

Water Type

Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports
Yes
Private Frontage
Yes

Lot Description

Level
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes
Stable(s)
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

High Speed Internet
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Phone Connected
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level
Yes
Other
Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding
Yes

Roofing

Shingle
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Unpaved
Yes

Substructure

Michigan Basement
Yes

Kitchen Features

Mud Room Access
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Fireplace

Formal Dining
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Exterior Features

3 Season Room
Yes
Scrn Porch
Yes
Other
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Porch(es)
Yes
Covered
Yes
Enclosed
Yes
Screened
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 1

Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
Yes

Architectural Style

Historic
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: Main Level; Other Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Shingle Substructure: Michigan Basement Lot Description: Level; Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet Kitchen Features: Mud Room Access; Pantry Fireplace: Formal Dining; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Wood Burning Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Exterior Features: 3 Season Room; Scrn Porch; Other Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Enclosed; Patio; Porch(es); Screened Other Structures: Shed(s); Stable(s) Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Historic Driveway: Unpaved Street Type: Paved; Public Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office: Besteman Properties Group Inc.
Listing Agent: Susan Besteman
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Last Updated: October - 22 - 2025
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