$514,900
$84K PRICE DROP

9690 Lake St Ellsworth, MI 49729

Estimated payment $2,876/month

Total Views 10,197
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,160 Sq Ft
$163 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Private Dock
  • Tiered Deck
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Guest House
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

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!

Listing Agent

Walt Mann

REO-TCBellaire-233025 License #6501272510 Listed on: 07/27/2025

REO-TCBellaire-233025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,751

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 360x430
  • Private Waterfront
  • 360 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sloped Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Water Views
  • Countryside Views

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,160 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Property is near a lake
  • Private Dock
  • Balcony
  • Tiered Deck
  • Patio

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,751

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 2 Story, Contemporary, In-Law Suite or Apartment
  • Estimated Year Built: 1987
  • Construction: Frame
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Year Renovated: 2005

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods, Ceiling Fan
  • Interior Amenities: Foyer Entrance, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Island Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Great Room, Drywall
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 15x14, On Level: Main Floor
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 18x13, On Level: Upper Floor
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10x14, On Level: Upper Floor
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 24x18, On Level: Lower Floor
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13x18, On Level: Main Floor
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 16x24, On Level: Main Floor
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20x28, On Level: Main Floor
  • Range: R 8W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 3160

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Guest House
  • Body Of Water: Lake St. Clair
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Multi-Level Decking, Patio, Countryside View
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Foundation: Full, Walkout, Block, Entrance Outside, Finished Rooms, Egress Windows, Entrance Inside
  • Number Of Acres: 3
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), Inland Lake, All Sports, Water View, Private Dock, Soft Bottom, Gradual Slope to Water, Vegetation to Water Edge, Public Lake
  • Waterfront Frontage: 360

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Blacktop
  • Garage Capacity: 1
  • Primary Garage: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air
  • Laundry: On Level: Lower Floor
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable TV, Cable Internet
  • Water: Private Well

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: Metes & bounds

Lot Info

  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Sloping
  • Lot Dimensions: 360x430
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds, Splits Available
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Rental Info

  • Rent Spree Y N: No

MLS Schools

  • School District: Ellsworth Community School

Map

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





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
2023 $1,751 $210,900 $0 $0
2022 $1,229 $188,500 $0 $0
2021 $875 $17,200 $0 $0
2020 $1,219 $96,200 $0 $0
2019 $3,097 $92,300 $0 $0
2018 $2,233 $76,900 $0 $0
2017 $2,379 $147,700 $0 $0
2016 -- $137,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $131,700 $0 $0
2014 -- $138,800 $0 $0
2013 -- $121,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Price Changed $514,900 -6.4% $163 / Sq Ft
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Price Changed $550,000 -8.2% $174 / Sq Ft
07/27/2025 07/27/25 For Sale $599,000 -- $190 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $2,500 --
Source: Public Records

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1936885

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 05-44-013-037-10