$459,900
SOLD AUG 21, 2025

1551 Douglas Dr Tawas City, MI 48763

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,296 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$355 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Deck
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Bay View
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

Wake up to the sound of gentle waves rolling along the beautiful and expansive 75' of sandy beach frontage along Lake Huron. This home sitting along desirable Douglas Drive in Tawas City offers a secluded setting with a deep lot and plenty of greenspace between the house and road. The main level of the home features a living room with priceless views of the water, a gorgeous and cozy brick wood burning fireplace, and a door wall leading to the large lakeside deck that creates a great outdoor space and even more views of the beach and water! Also on the main level are the kitchen/dining area, primary bedroom, and a full bath. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and another full bath with one of the bedrooms having access to a wide balcony that gives a peaceful space overlooking the back yard. A major bonus to this property is the full walkout basement that offers a full bathroom, laundry, another wood burning fireplace, and plenty of area to create more living/entertaining space! The grounds offer a nice decking system down to the water and a 2.5 car detached garage! Located close to the Tawases for area attractions and conveniences! This awesome property is a prime opportunity to make Lake Huron home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Stanley

ARENAC REALTY CO., PETE STANLEY & ASSOCIATES Listed on: 06/03/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Office

NON-MLS MEMBER OFFICE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,257

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x250
  • Private Waterfront
  • 75 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,296 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Bay Views
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck

Location

  • Mineral Rights
  • Property is near a Great Lake

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Lake Huron Beach Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,257

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1976
  • Construction: Frame
  • Principal Residence: Yes
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Qtr Section: NE
  • Section Number: 11
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1976

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Washer, Dryer, Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceilings, Drywall
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 12x10, On Level: Main Floor
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 8.5x15.5, On Level: Upper Floor
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 9x12, On Level: Upper Floor
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Lower Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10x12, On Level: Main Floor
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 24x23, On Level: Lower Floor
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 10.5x11, On Level: Main Floor
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12x23, On Level: Main Floor
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1296
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 200
  • Estimated Below Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 696
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 354.86
  • Range: R 7E
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1296

Exterior Features

  • Body Of Water: Lake Huron
  • Exterior Features: Bay View, Deck
  • Exterior Finish: Wood
  • Foundation: Full, Walkout, Entrance Outside, Finished Rooms, Entrance Inside
  • Number Of Acres: 0.43
  • Road: Public Maintained, Gravel
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), Water View, Great Lake, Sandy Shoreline
  • Waterfront Frontage: 75

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Detached

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s), Wood
  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10x23, On Level: Lower Floor
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Dish TV, Cable TV, Cable Internet
  • Water: Private Well

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: Lake Huron Beach

Schools

  • School District: Tawas Area Schools

Lot Info

  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Cleared, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x250
  • Mineral Rights: To Pass With Title
  • Parcel Description: Subdivision
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

Tax Info

  • Summer Taxes: 1663
  • Total Taxes: 3257
  • Winter Taxes: 1594
  • Year Summer: 2024
  • Year Winter: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District: Tawas Area Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2025
Closed on
Aug 21, 2025
Sold by
Henry Earle Revocable Trust and Nicholson Leisa Anne
Bought by
Palumbo Nicholas and Palumbo Paige
Seller's Agent
John Stanley
ARENAC REALTY CO., PETE STANLEY & ASSOCIATES
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Office
NON-MLS MEMBER OFFICE
List Price
$489,500
Sold Price
$459,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,600
-6.05%
Views
169

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
56.83%
Original Mortgage
$367,920
Outstanding Balance
$367,920
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$104,567

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2012
Sold by
Earle Henry
Bought by
Earle Henry and Earle Henry Revocable Living T
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $459,900 Arenac County Title & Escrow A
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $367,920 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 Sold $459,900 -6.0% $355 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2025 06/03/25 For Sale $489,500 -- $378 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,337 $190,000 $190,000 $0
2024 $3,026 $167,600 $0 $0
2023 $1,432 $143,500 $143,500 $0
2022 $2,783 $134,000 $134,000 $0
2021 $2,545 $125,800 $125,800 $0
2020 $2,477 $120,000 $120,000 $0
2019 $2,435 $110,900 $110,900 $0
2018 $2,433 $110,800 $110,800 $0
2017 $2,366 $116,500 $116,500 $0
2016 $2,272 $116,500 $0 $0
2015 -- $122,300 $0 $0
2014 -- $124,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $122,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1934655

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 011-L10-000-131-00