Picture mornings with coffee on your deck, enjoying the beauty of the sunrise. Afternoons filled with paddle-boarding, fishing, or simply floating in the sun. Evenings spent on the deck looking out at the serene lake as you wind down in your own private piece of paradise. Discover the charm of lakefront living on beautiful Cavanaugh Lake in Chelsea. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is perfectly positioned on a quiet court with private lake access. The main level offers 1,080 square feet of comfortable living space, while the full walkout lower level features 1 bedroom, multiple rooms for storage and plumbing for a 2nd bath—also 1,080 square feet—opens directly to a spacious deck and the water’s edge, creating endless opportunities for entertaining or future expansion. Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from downtown Chelsea’s shops, dining, and community events. A rare opportunity to own a property in this highly sought-after location.
For sale
$689,900
978 Ridge Ct, Chelsea, MI 48118
3beds
2,160sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.31 Acres Lot
$668,500 Zestimate®
$319/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 15 days |
- 1,767 |
- 36 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 22, 2026 at 07:37am
Listed by:
Thomas A Harding II 734-812-6900,
Prime + Property 734-548-9418,
Kristine Harding 734-775-0513,
Prime + Property
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261010180
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 14 X 9
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 X 8
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 162
- Dimensions: 18 X 9
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 12 X 8
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 18 X 10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant
Appliances
- Included: Built In Electric Oven, Dryer, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Water Purifier Owned
Features
- Basement: Finished,Walk Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,160 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,080
- Finished area below ground: 1,080
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: All Sports Lake, Direct Water Frontage, Waterfront
- Body of water: Cavanaugh Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 74 x 179 x 73 x 203
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: F00608207015
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Poured
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: AMED OF WOODLAND PARK
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Chelsea
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $319/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $148,918
- Annual tax amount: $5,085
- Date on market: 3/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Va Loan
Estimated market value
$668,500
$635,000 - $702,000
$2,002/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $689,900+1.6%$319/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Listing removed | $679,000$314/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $679,000-2.7%$314/sqft |
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| 9/13/2025 | Price change | $698,000-5.5%$323/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $738,900-7.6%$342/sqft |
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| 8/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $800,000$370/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,085 | $400,500 +35.4% |
| 2024 | -- | $295,800 +12.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $263,900 +16.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $226,400 +2.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $220,600 -0.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $221,900 +23.8% |
| 2019 | -- | $179,200 +5.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $169,700 -11.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $192,000 +67.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $114,497 +0.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $114,155 +3.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $110,589 |
| 2013 | -- | $110,589 +2.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $107,998 +2.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $105,159 +1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $103,402 -0.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $103,714 +4.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $99,343 +2.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $97,110 -34% |
| 2005 | -- | $147,100 +1.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $145,100 +3.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $140,200 |
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Est. payment
$4,244/mo
Principal & interest
$3387
Property taxes
$857
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Neighborhood: 48118
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NANorth Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 4.5 mi
- 8/10Beach Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.9 mi
- 9/10Chelsea High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.3 mi
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