321 Lakeshore Drive, Douglas, MI 49406
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Supplements: ... (Read more) The McVea family's parents once ran the Beachmont Guest House two doors down, welcoming summer vacationers to this same stretch of Lakeshore Drive long before the family built this home in 1939. That legacy of hospitality lives on — this property has a strong track record as a short-term rental, with guests returning year after year to experience the magic of the house and its surroundings. Step inside and the kitchen functions as an efficient hub for both everyday meals and larger buffet-style entertaining. A short hallway — passing the original 1939 built-in china cabinet and a first-floor ¾ bath — leads to the dining room at the front of the house, the setting for countless family meals, holiday celebrations, and spirited game nights. The living room occupies the entire south side of the home and centers on a fireplace that takes the chill off cool summer nights and winter days alike — the kind of room where you can watch snow fall outside beautiful windows and feel like you've stepped into a Hallmark movie. It flows into an east-facing sunroom wrapped in wall-to-wall sliding glass doors, screened for warm breezes and insulated against winter cold, and bathed in sunlight — the quintessential spot for morning coffee. The sunroom spills out to a generous deck shaded by a canopy of mature trees, a favorite spot for entertaining and easily able to host gatherings of 30 or more. A few steps down from the deck lead to a fire pit area, then out to a courtyard garden alongside the detached garage. Beyond the fruit trees and a fenced vegetable garden lies a sun-filled open lawn. Upstairs, the classic Colonial layout offers two back bedrooms with wonderful morning light and two front bedrooms with lake breezes, filtered summer glimpses of the water, and fuller seasonal views the rest of the year — with the sound of the waves to lull you, your family, and your guests to sleep. A full bathroom, updated in 2025, rounds out the second floor. A natural-gas-fed whole-house generator provides added peace of mind. And out front, sit on the porch and watch the world go by, or invite the neighbors up for a visit. The deep, half acre lots offers the ability to further enhance the property with a pool, guest house or a combination of both.
Listing Details MLS# 26037209
Location Property Info
- County
- Allegan
- Street #
- 321
- Street Name
- Lakeshore
- Suffix
- Drive
- State
- MI
- Zip Code
- 49406
- Zip (4)
- 5128
General Property Info
- New Construction
- No
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Lot Acres
- 0.5
- Lot Square Footage
- 21780
- Lot Dimensions
- 56x385
- Year Built
- 1939
- Road Frontage
- 64
- Garage Y/N
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Total Fireplaces
- Yes
- Income Property
- No
- Total Rooms AG
- 9
- Total Fin SqFt All Levels
- 2036
- SqFt Above Grade
- 2036
- Building Total SqFt
- 2036
- Total Beds Above Grade
- 4
- Total Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 2
- Total Baths
- 2
- Main Level Primary
- No
- Stories
- 2
- School District
- Saugatuck-Douglas
- Association YN
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Basement
- Yes
- Below Grade Finished SqFt
- 0
- Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
- 0
Tax Info
- Tax ID #
- 59-017-029-00
- Taxable Value
- 255716
- SEV
- 465300
- For Tax Year
- 2026
- Seller's Annual Property Tax
- 10311
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Homestead %
- 100
- Spec Assessment & Type
- none known
Remarks Misc
- Directions
- Center Street or Campbell to Lakeshore drive.
Access Feat
- Accessibility Features
- No
More Information
Upper Rooms
- Upper Bedrooms
- 4
- Upper Full Baths
- Yes
- Upper Level Square Feet
- 946
- Total Baths Above Grade
- 2
Main Rooms
- Main Full Baths
- Yes
- Main Level SQFT
- 1090
Basement Rooms
- Total Basement SQFT
- 830
- Basement Finished SQFT
- 0
Manufactured
- Manufactured Y/N
- No
Location & Property Info
- Cross Streets
- Campbell
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Municipality
- Douglas Vllg
Office/Contract Info
- Auction or For Sale
- For Sale
- List Price/SqFt
- 685.17
- Ownership Type
- Private Owned
Remarks & Misc
- Public Remarks
- A rare opportunity to live right on the stretch of Lakeshore Drive that defines Saugatuck/Douglas. Built in 1939 by the McVea family — proprietors of the General Store three doors down — this gracious Colonial has welcomed summer visitors for generations and sits just a 7-minute walk from Douglas Beach. It's perfect for full-time living or STR opportunities. Large windows fill the home with light year-round, from filtered summer sunsets over Lake Michigan to open seasonal views. Thoughtfully renovated while preserving original 1939 details, it offers a spacious kitchen and dining room, a south-facing living room with fireplace, and an east-facing sunroom opening to a deck for 30+ guests. Outside: a fire pit, courtyard garden, fruit trees, and open lawn. Upstairs are four bedrooms and an updated (2025) full bath. A whole-house generator adds peace of mind, and a classic brick porch completes this Saugatuck/Douglas treasure.
- Legal
- BEG AT A PT IN CTR OF LK SHORE RD 655.3' S OF N LIN SEC 17 TH E 302' TH N 56' TH W 275' M/L TO CTR LK SHORE RD TH SWLY ALG CTR SD RD TO POB ALSO COM IN CTR OF LK SHORE RD 500' S OF N LIN SEC 17 TH E 230' TH S 107.5' TO POB TH W 30' TH S 56' TH E 151' TH N TO PT DUE E OF POB TH W TO POB ALSO S 3' OF FOLL DESC PARCEL COM IN CTR OF LK SHORE RD 500' S OF N LIN SEC 17 TH E 200' AS POB TH E 30' TH S 107
Lot Description
- Level
- Yes
Other Structures
- Shed(s)
- Yes
Street Type
- Paved
- Yes
- Public
- Yes
Utilities Attached
- Cable Connected
- Yes
- High Speed Internet
- Yes
- Natural Gas Connected
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Water
- Public
- Yes
Terms Available
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- VA Loan
- Yes
Mineral Rights
- No
- Yes
Laundry Features
- In Basement
- Yes
Exterior Material
- Brick
- Yes
- Vinyl Siding
- Yes
Roofing
- Asphalt
- Yes
Parking Features
- Detached
- Yes
Heat Source
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Sale Conditions
- None
- Yes
Heat Type
- Forced Air
- Yes
Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Yes
Lower Rooms
- Lower Finished SQFT
- 0
- Total Lower SQFT
- 830
Driveway
- Asphalt
- Yes
Substructure
- Full
- Yes
Fireplace
- Living Room
- Yes
- Wood Burning
- Yes
Additional Items
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Yes
- Window Treatments
- Yes
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Water Heater
- Electric
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Porch(es)
- Yes
- Enclosed
- Yes
Flooring
- Carpet
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Landscape
- Fruit Trees
- Yes
- Garden Area
- Yes
- Shrubs/Hedges
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Colonial
- Yes
- Traditional
- Yes
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Yes
Property Features



