Living Room, 37 × 26
Main-level living room with wood flooring, soaring ceilings and walls of windows.
Coming Soon · MLS 50222109
A Private Michigan Retreat on Little Long Lake
Thirty-one wooded acres, a thousand feet of all-sport shoreline and an authentic hand-built log home where soaring ceilings meet walls of windows. Mornings over the water, afternoons on private trails, evenings by the fire.
$999,900
Price
5
Bedrooms
3 full · 1 half
Baths
6,000
Total Sq Ft
31.61
Acres
3.5 Detached
Garage
1998
Year Built
The Property
Timeless Log Craftsmanship, Framed by Water and Woodland
- Address
- 12378 Mead Road, Camden Twp, MI 49255
- County
- Hillsdale County
- Architecture
- Log Home · 1 1/2 Story
- Above Grade / Total
- 3,856 / 6,000 sq ft
- Price per Sq Ft
- $259.31
- Lot Size
- 1,217,066 sq ft · 31.61 acres
- Frontage
- 1,000 ft on Little Long Lake
- Water / Sewer
- Public Water at Street · Septic
- Terms
- Cash, Conventional
Properties of this scale rarely surface — roughly thirty-two wooded acres with a thousand feet of private frontage on all-sport Little Long Lake.
Built by hand in 1998 and thoughtfully expanded since, the log home carries its craftsmanship openly: full logs, recently re-chinked, rising to soaring ceilings and walls of windows that pull the lake into every principal room. The 37-by-26-foot living room anchors the main level with wood floors and two wood-burning fireplaces nearby, while a 31-foot sun room and screened porch extend the living space toward the water.
Five bedrooms are arranged across three levels — a 20-by-15-foot bedroom on the main floor, three upstairs and one on the lower level — supported by three full baths and a powder room. The kitchen has been updated and flows directly to a 19-by-15-foot dining room, framing the way this house has always worked: gathering, then dispersing to the deck, the dock or the trails.
Beyond the house, the land does the rest of the talking. Private ATV trails thread the woods, a dock waits on the shoreline, and a 3.5-car detached garage and outbuilding absorb boats, equipment and seasons of gear. Previously operated as an Airbnb and VRBO, the estate is equally suited to a year-round residence.
MLS Public Remarks
RARELY DOES A PROPERTY LIKE THIS COME ALONG! Imagine owning your own private Michigan retreat—approximately 32 wooded acres, waterfront on all-sport Little Long Lake, private ATV trails, dock access and an authentic hand-built log home filled with warmth and character. Originally constructed in 1998 and thoughtfully expanded, this extraordinary home features soaring ceilings, walls of windows, two wood-burning fireplaces and beautiful natural surroundings at every turn. Enjoy peaceful mornings overlooking the lake, afternoons boating or exploring your private trails, and evenings gathered around the fireplace or relaxing on the screened porch. Recent improvements include log chinking, composite decking, updated kitchen and A/C, tankless water heater, backup generator and two electrical panels. A garage/outbuilding adds flexible storage and recreational space. Previously operated as an Airbnb/VRBO, this property offers the versatility to become a year-round residence.
Gallery
An Estate Seen From Every Angle
24 Photographs
Features
Interior Warmth, Exterior Freedom
Interior
Updated Kitchen, 19 × 17
Recently updated kitchen with wood flooring, opening to a 19 × 15 dining room.
Main-Floor Bedroom, 20 × 15
Primary bedroom on the main level with wood flooring; four additional bedrooms on the upper and lower levels.
Sun Room, 31 × 14
A 31-foot sun room with wood flooring facing the natural surroundings.
Two Wood-Burning Fireplaces
Family room fireplace among two wood-burning fireplaces noted in the listing.
Systems & Comfort
Forced air heat on natural gas, updated air conditioning, tankless water heater, two electrical panels and a backup generator.
Exterior & Land
1,000 Feet of Lake Frontage
Waterfront on all-sport Little Long Lake with dock access.
31.61 Wooded Acres
1,217,066 square feet of wooded land, sold together with an additional 3.67-acre parcel.
Private ATV Trails
Trails winding through the property's own woodland.
Log Construction
Authentic hand-built log home with wood exterior, recently re-chinked.
Garage & Outbuilding
3.5-car detached garage adding flexible storage and recreational space.
Composite Decking & Screened Porch
New composite decking and a screened porch for outdoor living.
Room Dimensions
| Room | Size | Level | Flooring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | 37 × 26 | Main | Wood |
| Sun / Florida Room | 31 × 14 | Main | Wood |
| Kitchen | 19 × 17 | Main | Wood |
| Dining Room | 19 × 15 | Main | Wood |
| Bedroom 1 | 20 × 15 | Main | Wood |
| Bedroom 2 | 19 × 15 | Lower | Carpet |
| Bedroom 3 | 24 × 20 | Upper | Wood |
| Bedroom 4 | 19 × 18 | Upper | Wood |
| Bedroom 5 | 19 × 15 | Upper | Wood |
| Laundry | 9 × 7 | — | Tile |
Recent Improvements
- Log chinking
- Composite decking
- Updated kitchen
- Updated air conditioning
- Tankless water heater
- Backup generator
- Two electrical panels
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas. Foundation: Basement. Exterior construction: Wood. Square footage source: Public Records.
Film
The Property in Motion
Walkthrough, drone and neighborhood films for 12378 Mead Road are presented here.
Lifestyle
A Season for Every Part of the Land
Life here follows the water. Mornings begin overlooking the lake from the screened porch; afternoons belong to the boat, the dock or the private ATV trails cut through your own woods. Evenings return indoors to a wood-burning fire and ceilings that carry the sound of a full house.
Camden Township sits in southern Hillsdale County, reached south off W. Camden Road or north off W. Territorial Road, with the property lying between those two corridors. Children are served by Camden Frontier Schools, and the shoreline community is organized through the Little Long Lake In-Mi association.
- School District
- Camden Frontier Schools
- Body of Water
- Little Long Lake (all-sport)
- Cross Streets
- W. Camden Rd. / N. Territorial Rd.
- Association
- Little Long Lake In-Mi · $50.00 Yearly
Location
12378 Mead Road, Camden Township
South off W. Camden Rd. or North off W. Territorial Rd. · Hillsdale County, Michigan 49255
Parcel
30140291000372
Additional Parcel
Sold with parcel 30 14 029 100 038 29 8 4 (3.67 acres)
Taxes (2026)
Summer $5,800 (2026) · Winter $5,800 (2026)
Why You'll Love This Home
Six Reasons This Estate Stands Apart
Rare Waterfront Scale
Approximately 32 acres and 1,000 feet of frontage on an all-sport lake — a combination the listing calls rarely available.
Authentic Craftsmanship
Hand-built log construction from 1998, thoughtfully expanded and meticulously maintained.
Already Modernized
Log chinking, composite decking, updated kitchen and A/C, tankless water heater and backup generator.
Made for Gathering
A 37-foot living room, two wood-burning fireplaces and a screened porch for every season.
Recreation at the Door
Boating, dock access and private ATV trails without leaving the property line.
Proven Versatility
Previously operated as an Airbnb/VRBO, with the flexibility to become a year-round residence.
Private Showing
Experience This Home in Person
Showings are arranged privately with the listing team. Offers are reviewed with a minimum of 36 hours; the offer deadline is September 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM, with a response by September 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM.
Offers submitted via the Easy Offer link with preapproval or proof of funds. No escalation clauses. Please allow a minimum of 36 hours for offer review.
Meet Your Agent
Victoria D Valle
The Danberry Company · Southeastern Border Association of REALTORS®
Victoria represents distinctive Michigan and Ohio properties for The Danberry Company, where lakefront acreage, log craftsmanship and legacy land require a listing presented with precision rather than volume.
For 12378 Mead Road she is joined by co-listing agent Garrett Luhring, coordinating private showings, offer review and the transfer of the adjoining 3.67-acre parcel that conveys with the estate.