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4539 S Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, MI 49431

$1,099,000

LAKE MICHIGAN ESTATE WITH HISTORY & HORIZON VIEWS - Rarely does a property of this caliber and historical significance come to market. Set on 5.3 wooded, rolling acres between Ludington and Pentwater, this remarkable 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, high-bluff estate offers 362 feet of private Lake Michigan frontage, panoramic sunset… Read MoreRead Less

Courtesy of Greenridge Realty S Rath, Debby Stevenson.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 13, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

4,005

Lot Size

5.3 Acres

Year Built

1910

MLS Number

26029161

30 Days Snapshot Of 49431

$397k

+2%

(avg) sold price

-11%

homes sold

+23%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Property Access

Road Surface Type: "Paved"

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Dishwasher", "Dryer", "Range", "Refrigerator", "Washer"

Basement

Basement: "Full"

Building

Architectural Style: "Victorian", Building Area Total: 4,005, Construction Materials: "Wood Siding", Living Area: 4,005, Year Built: 1910, 3 stories

Garage

Garage Included, 2 garage spaces

Water Features

Water Body Name: Lake Michigan, Waterfront Features: "Lake", Waterfront Property

Heating

Heating: "Hot Water", Heating Included

Interior Features

Features: "Ceiling Fan(s)", "Garage Door Opener", "Center Island", "Eat-in Kitchen"

Laundry

Features: "Laundry Room", "Main Level"

Lot

Features: "Recreational", "Wooded", 5.3 acres, Area: 5.3, Dimensions: 362 x 697, 230,868 square feet

Parking

Features: "Garage Faces Side", "Garage Door Opener"

Property

Other Structures: "Shed(s)", Parcel Number: 53-014-114-006-00 / 53-014-114-002-35, Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

Roof: "Composition", "Shingle"

Sewer

Sewer: "Septic Tank"

Taxes

Annual Amount: $9,891, Tax Year: 2026

Utilities

Utilities: "Phone Connected", "Cable Connected", "High-Speed Internet", Water Source: "Well"

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