Island living at its best on beautiful Russell Island! This charming 4-bedroom cottage offers the perfect combination of classic island character, comfortable living space, and everything you need for relaxing weekends on the water. Step inside to a warm and inviting interior featuring a cozy fireplace, full kitchen, and comfortable gathering spaces designed for family and friends. One of the property's standout features is the sandy beach featuring some of the best sand on Russell Island perfect for swimming, relaxing in the sun, launching into the water, or enjoying summer days with family and friends. Imagine stepping outside and spending the day barefoot on your own stretch of sandy shoreline, then gathering around the fireplace in the evening. The detached garage with its own bathroom provides exceptional flexibility for storage, entertaining, a workshop, or additional space after a day on the water. There's plenty of room for your golf cart, bikes, boat gear, water toys, and everything that comes with enjoying island life. Russell Island offers a truly unique escape on the St. Clair River, where you can slow down, enjoy the water, cruise the island by golf cart or bike, and take in the beautiful surroundings. Spend summer afternoons on the sandy beach, watch boats cruise by, enjoy breathtaking sunsets, and make memories that last for years. With 4 bedrooms, a full kitchen, fireplace, detached garage with bathroom, and a beautiful sandy beach with some of the best sand on the island, this property is a rare opportunity to own your own piece of Russell Island. Leave the everyday behind and come experience Russell Island living where the water is beautiful, the beach is sandy, and summer never feels quite long enough.
For sale
$600,000
156 N Russell Dr, Algonac, MI 48001
4beds
1,596sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
1.05 Acres Lot
$577,800 Zestimate®
$376/sqft
$25/mo HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceBeautiful sandy beachComfortable gathering spacesFull kitchen
- 21 hours
- 186
- 8
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
James Ray 810-397-3526,
Select RE Prof - James Ray & Associates 586-226-4477
Source: MiRealSource,MLS#: 50223640
Originating MLS: MiRealSource
Originating MLS: MiRealSourceFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breezeway, Den/Study/Lib, Entry, Family Room, Bedroom, Great Room, Living Room, Sun/Florida Room, Workshop, Master Bedroom, Office, Bonus Room, First Flr Lavatory, Dining Room
Bedroom 1
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Entry
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Bedroom 2
- Features: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bathroom 1
- Features: Linoleum
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Dining room
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Entry
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Linoleum
- Level: Entry
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Features: Carpet
- Level: Entry
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 22 x 12
Office
- Level: Entry
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Concrete, Carpet, Wood, Linoleum
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Block,Exterior Entry,Other,Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,596
- Total interior livable area: 1,596 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,596
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Electric in Garage, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: All Sports Lake, Boat Facility, Canal Front, Dock/Pier Facility, Island, Lake Front, Seawall, Waterfront, Beach Front, Great Lake
- Body of water: St Clair River
- Frontage length: 250
Lot
- Size: 1.05 Acres
- Dimensions: 250 x 186
- Features: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft., Large Lot - 65+ Ft., Subdivision
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 149010003001
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Private
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Dock
- Subdivision: Russell Island
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Park, Playground
- HOA fee: $300 annually
- HOA name: Phil Sloan
- HOA phone: 810-397-3526
Location
- Region: Algonac
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $376/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $229,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,253
- Date on market: 10/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right to Sell/VR
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$577,800
$549,000 - $607,000
$1,710/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $600,000$376/sqft |
Source:  MiRealSource #50223640 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | -- |
| 2025 | $2,015 -26.7% | -- |
| 2024 | $2,748 +5.7% | $114,500 +13.8% |
| 2023 | $2,600 +3.9% | $100,600 +7.1% |
| 2022 | $2,502 | $93,900 +2.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $91,500 +0.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $91,100 +0.8% |
| 2019 | $2,425 | $90,400 +13.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $79,600 +11.2% |
| 2017 | $2,390 | $71,600 |
| 2016 | -- | $71,600 +5.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $67,700 +6.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $63,600 +8.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $58,700 +4.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $56,100 +0.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $56,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $56,000 -17.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $68,100 -3.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $70,700 -4.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $74,052 |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
| 2001 | -- | $40,325 +2.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $39,273 |
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Neighborhood: 48001
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Algonac Community School District
Source: MiRealSource. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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