Charming 3-Bedroom Ranch in Sugar Springs 5453 Darby Way | Sugar Springs, MI Welcome home to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch tucked into the desirable Sugar Springs community on a 0.31-acre lot with POA property directly behind, offering extra privacy and no rear neighbors. Just minutes from both Lake Lancelot and Lake Lancer, this location is perfect for anyone who loves lake life, boating, and the peaceful north-woods setting Sugar Springs is known for. Interior Highlights This 1,014 sq ft home offers a bright, open living area featuring durable vinyl plank flooring throughout — easy to maintain and built to last. The cozy living room centers around an electric fireplace with a custom wood mantel, and flows into a functional dining area and kitchen with oak cabinetry, a tiled stone backsplash, and ample counter space. A dedicated laundry area with side-by-side GE washer/dryer and a water softener/filtration system adds everyday convenience. The home is comfortably cooled by a newer A/C unit, so you can enjoy Michigan summers worry-free. Outdoor Living The covered front porch is the perfect spot to unwind, while the spacious, beautifully manicured backyard is a true retreat — mature birch trees, a stone fire pit, garden shed, and plenty of open lawn create an ideal setting for entertaining, relaxing, or simply enjoying the wooded surroundings. A limestone gravel driveway offers plenty of parking, and the property backs to POA land for added seclusion. Community Amenities Sugar Springs POA offers residents access to a community pool, clubhouse, beach access, and boat launch — plus close proximity to Lake Lancelot and Lake Lancer for swimming, fishing, and boating. A fantastic opportunity to own an affordable, move-in-ready home in a true four-season recreational community.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (9/2)
$169,900
5453 Darby Way, Gladwin, MI 48624
3beds
1,056sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
0.31 Acres Lot
$165,400 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$45/mo HOA
What's special
Garden shedStone fire pitSpacious beautifully manicured backyardPlenty of open lawnCovered front porchAmple counter spaceMature birch trees
- 46 days
- 625
- 34
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Philip Essenmacher 989-394-6434,
SUGAR SPRINGS REAL ESTATE 989-256-3556
Source: MiRealSource,MLS#: 50219777
Originating MLS: Clare Gladwin Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Master Bedroom
Bedroom 1
- Level: Entry
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Entry
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Entry
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Bathroom 1
- Level: Entry
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,056
- Total interior livable area: 1,056 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,056
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Spaces
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Waterfront features: All Sports Lake, Lake/River Access, Association Access, Beach Access, Interior Lake
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 77
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 77 x 173
- Features: Platted
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 06018000017500
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Private
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Private Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sugar Springs
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Golf Course, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Fiber Optic Internet, Airport/Runway, Restaurant
- HOA fee: $535 annually
- HOA name: Sugar Springs
Location
- Region: Gladwin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $1,212
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional Blend,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$165,400
$157,000 - $174,000
$1,744/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Price change | $169,900-10.5%$161/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,900+233.2%$180/sqft |
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| 2/2/2004 | Sold | $56,985$54/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $900 -17.4% | $73,800 +7% |
| 2025 | $1,089 +24.3% | $69,000 +26.8% |
| 2024 | $876 | $54,400 +17.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $46,300 +18.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $39,100 +6% |
| 2021 | -- | $36,900 -8.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $40,200 +14.9% |
| 2018 | -- | $35,000 +12.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $31,200 +12.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $27,700 |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | $26,600 -8.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $29,000 -8.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $31,800 +6.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $29,900 |
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Neighborhood: 48624
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Gladwin Community Schools
Source: MiRealSource. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







