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!
Sold for $459,900
$459,900
1551 Douglas Dr, Tawas City, MI 48763
3beds
1,296sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
0.43 Acres Lot
$475,400 Zestimate®
$355/sqft
$2,054 Estimated rent
Home value
$475,400
Estimated sales range
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Secluded settingFull walkout basementLarge lakeside deckPrimary bedroomSandy beach frontageDeep lotWood burning fireplace
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Listed by:
JOHN STANLEY C:989-820-7566,
ARENAC REALTY CO., PETE STANLEY & ASSOCIATES 989-876-8171
Bought with:
Non Member Office
NON-MLS MEMBER OFFICE
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1934655
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 131.75
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 15.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: None
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 552
- Dimensions: 24 x 23
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 115.5
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 276
- Dimensions: 12 x 23
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Drywall, Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Exterior Entry,Finished Rooms,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,296
- Total interior livable area: 1,296 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,096
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Bay
- Waterfront features: Great Lake, Sandy Shoreline
- Body of water: Lake Huron
- Frontage type: Waterfront
- Frontage length: 75
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 x 250
- Features: Cleared, Wooded, Subdivided
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 011L1000013100
- Zoning description: Residential
- Other equipment: Dish TV
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Subdivision: Lake Huron Beach
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Tawas City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $355/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $380,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,257
- Price range: $459.9K - $459.9K
- Date on market: 6/3/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 79 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2025 | Sold | $459,900-6%$355/sqft |
Source:  NGLRMLS #1934655 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Pending sale | $489,500$378/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1934655 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $489,500$378/sqft |
Source: NGLRMLS #1934655 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,337 +10.3% | $190,000 +13.4% |
| 2024 | $3,026 +9.8% | $167,600 +16.8% |
| 2023 | $2,755 +9.4% | $143,500 +7.1% |
| 2022 | $2,519 +2.7% | $134,000 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $2,452 | $125,800 +4.8% |
| 2020 | $2,452 | $120,000 +8.2% |
| 2019 | -- | $110,900 +0.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $110,800 -4.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $116,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $116,500 -4.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $122,300 -1.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $124,000 +1.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $122,100 -7.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $131,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $131,900 -3.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $136,900 |
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Neighborhood: 48763
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Clara B. Bolen Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.9 mi
- 6/10Tawas Area Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 7/10Tawas Area High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Tawas Area Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 1551 Douglas Dr
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