For sale

$3,690,000

4901 Elmgate Dr, Orchard Lake, MI 48324

3beds

2,360sqft

$25,243/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1922

1.13 Acres Lot

$2,060,900 Zestimate^®

$1,564/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

One of the City of Orchard Lake’s finest properties is now available. Owned by our seller for almost 60 years, this established estate is your opportunity to enjoy lakefront living at it its best. You can either embrace this classic 1922 English cottage or take advantage of the lot size to design a home with a buildable footprint of 8000 ft. The buildable site does not include hard scape for a pool. This property boasts over 150 feet of water frontage on Upper Straits Lake with a depth, measuring up to 390 feet. Tucked away and framed by mature trees, the site is romantic and one of a kind. The classic cottage is functional with a kitchen open to a family room, a large dining room, formal living room with fireplace that leads to a four season room with multiple points of outdoor access that provide stunning lake views. Don’t miss this one!!! Agent accompanied, 24 hour notice to show.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 180
Dimensions: 15 X 12

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 300
Dimensions: 20 X 15

Bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 234
Dimensions: 18 X 13

Other

Level: Second
Area: 35
Dimensions: 7 X 5

Other

Level: Second
Area: 77
Dimensions: 11 X 7

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 24
Dimensions: 6 X 4

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 25
Dimensions: 5 X 5

Dining room

Level: Entry
Area: 221
Dimensions: 17 X 13

Family room

Level: Entry
Area: 195
Dimensions: 15 X 13

Other

Level: Entry
Area: 154
Dimensions: 14 X 11

Kitchen

Level: Entry
Area: 170
Dimensions: 17 X 10

Living room

Level: Entry
Area: 323
Dimensions: 19 X 17

Loft

Level: Second
Area: 90
Dimensions: 10 X 9

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fans, Central Air

Appliances

Included: Built In Gas Range, Built In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Washer

Features

Basement: Unfinished,Walk Out Access
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Family Room

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 2,360 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,360

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Two Car Garage, Circular Driveway, Detached, Garage Door Opener
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Exterior features: Lighting
Pool features: None
On waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: Direct Water Frontage, Lake Front, Private Water Frontage, Waterfront
Body of water: Upper Straits Lake

Lot

Size: 1.13 Acres
Dimensions: 176 x 395 x 151 x 314
Features: Corner Lot, Water View

Details

Parcel number: 1816276022
Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Aluminum Siding
Foundation: Basement, Block
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1922

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Security System Owned
Subdivision: ASSRS OF CRUICE SHORES

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Orchard Lake

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,564/sqft
Tax assessed value: $656,740
Annual tax amount: $22,733
Date on market: 10/20/2026
Cumulative days on market: 7 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

$2,060,900

$1.69M - $2.53M

$3,185/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/20/2026	Listed for sale	$3,690,000$1,564/sqft
Source: Realcomp II #20261081243 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$22,167 +5.4%	$797,030 +10.5%
2024	$21,032 +6.7%	$721,500 +2.6%
2023	$19,711 +1.1%	$703,450 +0.9%
2022	$19,506 +1.5%	$697,030 -2.2%
2021	$19,225	$712,760 +1%
2020	--	$706,030 +1.4%
2019	$18,954 +2.9%	$696,220 -0.7%
2018	$18,412	$701,330 +0.2%
2017	--	$699,980 +1.3%
2016	--	$691,260 +9.7%
2015	--	$630,330 +17.2%
2014	--	$538,010 +5.7%
2011	--	$508,770 -9.5%
2010	$17,235 +7.8%	$562,450 -18.2%
2009	$15,986	$687,650