Opportunities like this don’t come up often—here is your chance to be on Big Glen at an unbeatable price! Welcome to The White Cottage—a charming vintage getaway nestled on the beautiful southeast corner of Big Glen Lake. With approximately 68 feet of prime sandy frontage, this classic 2-story cottage offers stunning sunset views, this spot is all about location! The two-story cottage is raised slightly, offering cozy main-level living and kitchen space with two sleeping areas upstairs. It’s cute, functional, and has a proven summer rental record. Since it is being sold "Turn-Key," it is ready to enjoy or rent right away! The lot is 0.85 acres, private and deep, with plenty of space off the road. While there’s currently no dock, one could be added to maximize lakefront enjoyment. Shared septic with the main house. Usable now and full of potential—this is your chance to own on Big Glen at a great price.
Sold for $1,056,000
$1,056,000
5434 W Macfarlane Rd, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
2beds
632sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.8 Acres Lot
$1,067,700 Zestimate®
$1,671/sqft
$1,401 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,067,700
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,401/mo
Zestimate® history
Loading...
Owner options
List your home for rent
$1,401/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
Learn more$1,401/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$6,353/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
See today's rates$6,353/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 04, 2025 at 06:48am
Listed by:
Betsy Webb 231-645-0338,
Serbin Real Estate 231-334-2758
Bought with:
Thomas Alflen, 6501303821
EXIT Northern Shores-TC
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1934377
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 113.05
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 87.3
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: None
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 212.75
- Dimensions: 18.5 x 11.5
Heating
- Wall Furnace, Propane, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: None
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Michigan Basement
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 632
- Total interior livable area: 632 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 632
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Dirt
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay
- Waterfront features: All Sports, Sandy Bottom, Vegetation to Water Edge, Lake
- Body of water: Big Glen Lake
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 67
Lot
- Size: 0.80 Acres
- Dimensions: 66.75 x 300
- Features: Cleared, Wooded, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 4500501103200
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Shared Septic
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Glen Arbor
- Subdivision: Big Glen Lake
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Price range: $1.1M - $1.1M
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Sold | $1,056,000-15.5%$1,671/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1934377 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2025 | Price change | $1,250,000-10.7%$1,978/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1934377 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000$2,214/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1934377 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,166 +3.3% | $704,000 +41.4% |
| 2023 | $5,000 +0.3% | $497,900 +18.4% |
| 2022 | $4,984 +1.5% | $420,600 +2.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49636
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Glen Lake Community SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Glen Lake Community Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
- Michigan
- Leelanau County
- Glen Arbor
- 49636
- 5434 W Macfarlane Rd