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  • $599,000

    9690 Lake St, Ellsworth, MI 49729

    4beds
    3,160sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1987
    3 Acres Lot
    $583,200 Zestimate®
    $190/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Detached garageFront patioBackup wood stoveSpacious bedrooms
    Lakeview Retreat on 3 Acres in Ellsworth, MI With 360 feet of private Lake Saint Clair frontage, this one-of-a-kind property offers serenity, space, and timeless craftsmanship. Built in 1987 by a contractor and his artist wife, the home has been lovingly maintained by its original owners and thoughtfully designed for life in Northern Michigan.The home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a large kitchen with extensive storage, ideal for family gatherings or entertaining. Step outside to enjoy a wraparound deck with sweeping lake views, a front patio, and a huge yard complete with a peaceful babbling creek and a charming spring-fed pond. The bonus rec room adds even more character with a built-in bar and indoor pond. Recent updates include a new furnace, water heater, and roof, plus a backup wood stove for cozy winter nights. Set on 3 beautiful acres, the property also includes a detached garage and a bonus second cottage offering excellent potential as a guest house, rental, or studio space. Enjoy direct access to Lake Saint Clair for fishing, kayaking, and more, with village conveniences just a short walk away, including the sports park and local dollar store. Explore even more of Northern Michigan as the property sits just 30 miles from Petoskey, 45 miles from Traverse City, and 80 miles from the Mackinac Bridge!
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 11:45am

    Listed by:

    Walt Mann 231-676-0680,

    REO-TCBellaire-233025 231-533-6114

    Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1936885MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Dining Room, Great Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 210
    • Dimensions: 15 x 14
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 234
    • Dimensions: 18 x 13
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 140
    • Dimensions: 10 x 14
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 432
    • Dimensions: 24 x 18
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: None
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 234
    • Dimensions: 13 x 18
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 384
    • Dimensions: 16 x 24
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 560
    • Dimensions: 20 x 28
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan
    • Laundry: Lower Level
    Features
    • Entrance Foyer, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Drywall, Ceiling Fan(s), Cable TV, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan
    • Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods
    • Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Exterior Entry,Finished Rooms,Egress Windows,Interior Entry
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,160
    • Total interior livable area: 3,160 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,940
    • Finished area below ground: 220

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached, Other, Asphalt
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Multi-Level Decking, Patio
    • Exterior features: Balcony, Dock
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Countryside View, Water
    • Water view: Water
    • Waterfront features: Inland Lake, All Sports, Soft Bottom, Gradual Slope to Water, Vegetation to Water Edge, Lake
    • Body of water: Lake St. Clair
    • Frontage type: Waterfront
    • Frontage length: 360
    Lot
    • Size: 3 Acres
    • Dimensions: 360 x 430
    • Features: Sloped, Metes and Bounds, Split Possible
    Details
    • Additional structures: Guest House
    • Parcel number: 05-44-013-037-11
    • Zoning description: Residential

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Contemporary
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame, Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1987
    • Major remodel year: 2005

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Private Sewer
    • Water: Private

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: None
    • Subdivision: Metes & bounds
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Ellsworth

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $190/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $403,800
    • Price range: $599K - $599K
    • Date on market: 7/27/2025
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
    • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
    • Ownership type: Private Owner
    • Road surface type: Asphalt
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