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!
For sale
$599,000
9690 Lake St, Ellsworth, MI 49729
4beds
3,160sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
3 Acres Lot
$583,200 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageFront patioBackup wood stoveSpacious bedrooms
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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#: 1936885

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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
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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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