Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,964 sqft
4279 Lighthouse Road, Big Bay, MI 49808
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.30 acresLot Size
2007Year Built
$143/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Experience life on the lake in this amazing 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath home nestled on 2.3 wooded acres and boasting 146 feet of beautiful sand and rock Lake Superior frontage only one mile from the beautiful Big Bay Lighthouse. This would also make a superior vacation rental by owner! Use as investment and rent it when you are not enjoying it yourself! The interior of this home has been so nicely updated! New engineered hardwood, tile, and carpet flooring, new paint throughout, updated bathrooms, lighting...Experience life on the lake in this amazing 5 Bed, 3.5 Bath home nestled on 2.3 wooded acres and boasting 146 feet of beautiful sand and rock Lake Superior frontage only one mile from the beautiful Big Bay Lighthouse. This would also make a superior vacation rental by owner! Use as investment and rent it when you are not enjoying it yourself! The interior of this home has been so nicely updated! New engineered hardwood, tile, and carpet flooring, new paint throughout, updated bathrooms, lighting fixtures, it¢â‚¬â„¢s like new! And the details ¢â‚¬â€œ wow ¢â‚¬â€œ too many to mention here, you must see for yourself! Amazing views from the lake out of almost every room! Watch the sun rise or storms coming in over the lake! Enjoy watching deer, cranes, ducks, loons and other wildlife between the home and the water. A photographer¢â‚¬â„¢s dream! On the main floor you¢â‚¬â„¢ll find living room with beautiful wainscoting and propane fireplace, turn on with the flip of a switch on chilly fall and winter evenings. Open to the living room is the dining area and updated kitchen with breakfast bar, all new stainless steel appliances in 2018, large pantry, pull out shelves and small appliance garage with interior outlet. The deck is accessible from the dining area through sliding glass doors or enjoy the lake views from the sun room that is lined with cedar tongue and groove, ceramic tile flooring and offering lots of natural light thru the skylights. Also on the main level is the master suite with unbelievable views of the lake, two huge walk in closets and dedicated master bath with beautiful custom tile shower, Carrera marble tops, and ceramic tile flooring. Rounding out the main level is the office/den and the convenient half bath and separate laundry room just off the garage entrance mud room. Upstairs there are three additional bedrooms and a shared full bathroom. Each of the bedrooms has its own full walk in closet and one of the rooms has a Juliet balcony with views of the lake! On the lower level there is a mother in law suite with its own kitchenette area, bedroom, full bath, washer/dryer and walkout sliding glass door to the backyard & beach. This area is also perfect for company or for rental. The home is equipped with high efficiency furnace, central air, whole home fire suppression system & automatic backup generator. The two car attached garage is fully insulated and drywalled. The yard is lush with grass and the backyard is fully fenced in for kids or pups or both! The Big Bay Point Lighthouse is just down the road and the small town of Big Bay, about 30 miles from Marquette, has a lot to offer to tourists, campers, fishermen and hunters. It is known for its history; Henry Ford a long time resident, the Huron Mountain Club, filming of Anatomy of a Murder, and the absolute beauty of the Huron Mountain Range. Come live life at your Superior beach house! See the drone video here- https://vimeo.com/360622643
  • Listed by: JENNIFER COSCO 906.250.5548 marquettehomes@gmail.com • SELECT REALTY
Listing closed: 09/28/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MiRealSource, MLS#: 10037884

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$465,000

Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

108.8%

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Property Information for 4279 Lighthouse Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front, Lake
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: LS/R
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Lot Size: 2.30 AC / 100,187 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Co Rd 550 through Big Bay to Co Rd KCB. Follow KCB to the end, go left at T to Lighthouse Rd, home has "SAINTS DR" sign at entrance of driveway.
  • Latitude: 46.82607
  • Longitude: -87.688917
  • MLS Area Major: Powell Twp (52023)
  • Water Body Name: Lake Superior
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 52-11-161-026-00
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
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Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 146.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.3
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2236.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 728.0
  • Building Area Total: 3692.0
  • Living Area: 2964.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2007
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well, Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 11x14
  • Length: 11.0
  • Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 16x10
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 14x14
  • Length: 14.0
  • Width: 14.0
Room 4
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 16x13
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Type: Office
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 9x11
  • Length: 9.0
  • Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Type: Bathroom 1
  • Level: First
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 5
  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 13x10
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 10.0
Room 8
  • Level: First
Room 9
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 9x11
  • Length: 9.0
  • Width: 11.0
Room 10
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 9x9
  • Length: 9.0
  • Width: 9.0
Room 11
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 11x13
  • Length: 11.0
  • Width: 13.0
Room 12
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 17x13
  • Length: 17.0
  • Width: 13.0

Property History for 4279 Lighthouse Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 28, 2020

Sold

MiRealSource #10037884

$425,000
Jul 31, 2020

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #10037884

Sep 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #10037884

$450,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/28/2020

Sold

MiRealSource #10037884

$425,000
07/31/2020

Contract Signed

MiRealSource #10037884

09/05/2019

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #10037884

$450,000

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Schools near 4279 Lighthouse Road

This home is within Powell Township Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Powell Twp. Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

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