For sale

Price cut: $15K (9/5)

$225,000

181 Sterling Dr, Lapeer, MI 48446

3beds

1,510sqft

$1,615/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1961

0.43 Acres Lot

$220,100 Zestimate^®

$149/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

This is the perfect home that you have been waiting for! This mid-century ranch rests on about a half an acre towards the end of a quiet paved drive. This home has that country feel but is only a short drive to the interstate or town for your work commute, shopping needs, and social life. Home features beautiful perennials and landscaping, a detached garage for your projects, and zero-tolerance entry. The gas fireplace is sure to keep you cozy on cool fall evenings. Call today to turn this house into your new home!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 165
Dimensions: 15 X 11

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 165
Dimensions: 15 X 11

Bedroom

Level: Entry
Area: 130
Dimensions: 13 X 10

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 72
Dimensions: 8 X 9

Dining room

Level: Entry
Area: 63
Dimensions: 7 X 9

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 135
Dimensions: 15 X 9

Living room

Level: Entry
Area: 304
Dimensions: 16 X 19

Mud room

Level: Entry
Area: 190
Dimensions: 19 X 10

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Features

Has basement: No
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Gas

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,510 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,510

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Heated Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Entry location: GroundLevel
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 0.43 Acres
Dimensions: 148 x 193

Details

Parcel number: 00838203700
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1961

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: STERLING GARDENS 2

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Lapeer

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $149/sqft
Tax assessed value: $81,484
Annual tax amount: $1,858
Date on market: 8/6/2026
Cumulative days on market: 28 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

$220,100

$209,000 - $231,000

$1,761/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/5/2026	Price change	$225,000-6.3%$149/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261062082 Report a problem
8/17/2026	Listed for sale	$240,000$159/sqft
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8/11/2026	Pending sale	$240,000$159/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261062082 Report a problem
8/6/2026	Listed for sale	$240,000+61.1%$159/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261062082 Report a problem
5/24/2017	Sold	$149,000-0.6%$99/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #21235870 Report a problem
3/24/2017	Pending sale	$149,900$99/sqft
Source: Keller Williams - Clarkston #30063015 Report a problem
1/27/2017	Price change	$149,900-3.3%$99/sqft
Source: Keller Williams - Clarkston #30063015 Report a problem
11/9/2016	Listed for sale	$155,000$103/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #30063015 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,718 +5.9%	$102,800 +7.9%
2024	$1,622 +5.7%	$95,300 -0.9%
2023	$1,535 +9.3%	$96,200 +10.6%
2022	$1,404 +0.8%	$87,000 +4.4%
2021	$1,392	$83,300 +11.1%
2020	--	$75,000 +13.6%
2018	$938 -2.8%	$66,000 +3.1%
2017	$965	$64,000 +3.2%
2016	$965 -4%	$62,000
2015	$1,006	--
2014	$1,006	$50,400 +22%
2013	$1,006	$41,300 -9.6%
2012	--	$45,700 -2.4%
2011	--	$46,800 -31.4%
2010	--	$68,200 +3.8%
2009	--	$65,700 -2.8%
2008	--	$67,600 -0.3%
2007	--	$67,800 -14.4%
2006	--	$79,200 +10.9%
2005	--	$71,400 -9.7%
2004	--	$79,100 +3.9%
2003	--	$76,100 +3%
2002	--	$73,900 +7.6%
2001	--	$68,700