5795 Old Channel Trail, Montague, MI 49437 (MLS# 25049720)

5795 Old Channel Trail, Montague, MI 49437

$1,649,900

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 4,284 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 645,995 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,649,900 List Date: 9/27/2025 Last Modified: 3/20/2026

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: 385.13

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

Last Updated: March - 20 - 2026

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