8695 Ellis Road

Sold 5/2/23
Sold 5/2/23
Striking lakefront log cabin with walkout basement
Welcome to 8695 Ellis, Clarkston
Dramatic curb appeal with huge screened in porch
All-sports lake
Exterior highlights
Covered entryway with dramatic red pine timbers
Warm and intimate feel from the entrance
Stunning central view of kitchen island
Iconic 2 story great room
2 story fieldstone wood-burning fireplace
Artisan lighting throughout
Bright and airy with Anderson windows and doors
Spacious U-shaped kitchen w/ bar for casual meals
Open to great room and open stairway
Slate floors in high-traffic areas
Stainless appliances, countless decorative details
Large formal dining room with mahogany floors
Countless views toward the lake
Convenient mud room, all floors w/ radiant heating
First floor bedroom or office
Full accessible ensuite attached
Accessible shower and doorways
1st floor full bathroom
1st floor half bathroom
1st floor half bathroom with decorative window
Interior highlights
Open staircase, local artist designed railing
Ironwork commissioned by local Clarkston artist
Primary bedroom, spacious with views of the lake
Doorwall to private covered balcony
Hallway to walk-in closet
Artist window w/ plants from yard, to great room
Huge bath with Pewabic tile and cast iron tub
Walk-in tiled shower
Western views from primary bedroom private balcony
Wooded and private surroundings
Hallway to 2 additional second floor bedrooms
Bedroom #2 with views of the lake and sitting area
Vaulted ceilings throughout
Bedroom #3
Vintage library ladders accessing fun lofts!
Bedroom #3 sitting/study area, built-in closet
Lots of space!
Second full bath upstairs
Heated floors throughout all levels
Doors restored from a Detroit Elementary school
Second floor laundry room!!
Basement full bathroom
Partially finished walkout, also radiant floors!
Work room in basement with additional chimney
System highlights
Composite deck & screened porchfacing the lake
Perfect place for entertaining on summer evenings
Sandy bottom on Lake Wau-Me-Gah
Spacious acre lot and undisturbed view of the lake
Spring fed lake upto 25 ft deep
Striking lakefront log cabin with walkout basement
Attached garage and fieldstone retaining
Wooded lot across for ensured privacy
Quiet private street
Dead-end road evokes the feeling of being upnorth
Lake and location highlights
Full screened porch for summer night entertaining!
Composite deck and minimalist railing maxing views
Bonus storage under screened porch
Wood and natural stone cladding
Main floorplan
Second story floorplan
Walkout basement floorplan
Sold
Last Sold Price
$957,500
4 beds3,390 sqft
8695 Ellis Road, Clarkston, MI 48348
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.03 acresLot Size
2012Year Built
$282/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$400/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

"The total is greater than the sum of its parts" - never has that been more true than in this One-of-a-Kind Log Cabin Lake House. The home is a tribute to the beauty found throughout Michigan with its stunning courses of red pine timbers sourced from the U. P., to its dryfit-assembly in Gladwin MI, and its final construction perched atop a hill overlooking Clarkston's Lake Wau-Me-Gah. Created from the most unique & exquisite materials, local artisans' touches are throughout the home. Pewabic tiles,..."The total is greater than the sum of its parts" - never has that been more true than in this One-of-a-Kind Log Cabin Lake House. The home is a tribute to the beauty found throughout Michigan with its stunning courses of red pine timbers sourced from the U. P., to its dryfit-assembly in Gladwin MI, and its final construction perched atop a hill overlooking Clarkston's Lake Wau-Me-Gah. Created from the most unique & exquisite materials, local artisans' touches are throughout the home. Pewabic tiles, rod iron staircase railings commissioned by a Clarkston artist, decorative lighting fixtures, the list goes on... Even the interior doors are truly one-of-a-kind, saved from a Detroit elementary school & beautifully restored. The home harmoniously combines iconic grand log cabin features like the soaring great room with its stone fireplace, open timber staircase, and expansive screened in porch; with a warm and intimate feel not often associated with log cabin construction. Built in 2012 with all the modern conveniences; including as a mud-room off the attached garage, 2nd floor laundry, radiant heated floors on every level, a full walkout basement with a full bath, premium Anderson windows & doors, etc. Considerable thought was put into every part of the homes layout. The primary bedroom has stunning western views of the lake for quiet mornings and evening sunsets spent on its private balcony. 2 additional upstairs bedrooms are generously sized, each having lofts as a fun private retreat for kids large enough for a queen bed and accessed by old library ladders. On the first floor, there is space for a home office or separate in-laws suite with its attached accessible full bath. And on private all-sports Lake Wau-Me-Gah just 3 miles from charming downtown Clarkston and I-75, this home is both perfect as a primary residence or for those seeking a vacation home evoking the feeling of being upnorth without the drive & traffic. Rarely can you have it all without sacrifice, here you can. Live a Vacation Lifestyle every day!
  • Listed by: Scott Bzdok 248.963.0505 scott@scottbzdok.com Brokerage DRE #6505406439 • Brookstone, Realtors LLC
Listing closed: 05/02/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 20230025003
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Property Information for 8695 Ellis Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,370 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Oakland County
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Log Home
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • View: Water
  • Has View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: All Sports Lake, Direct Water Frontage, Dock Facilities, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Lot Size: 1.03 AC / 44,866 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Driving north on Holcomb road, turn right on Ellis road and follow that until you come to the house on the left (West)
  • Latitude: 42.76521234
  • Longitude: -83.45310451
  • Township: Oakland Springfield Twp
  • Cross Street: Holcomb Rd and Ellis Rd
  • MLS Area Major: Springfield Twp (63071)
  • Water Body Name: Wau-Me-Gah
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $400.00
  • Parcel Number: 0712427022
  • Tax Amount Summer: $5,948.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $3,422.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,370.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $275,080.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T4N, R8E, SEC 12 PART OF E 1/2 OF SEC BEG AT PT DIST W 2.60 FT & N 02-41-39 W 1598.30 FT & S 87-18-21 W 408.42 FT & N 02-41-19 W 157.02 FT & S 87-18-21 W 679.32 FT & N 17-29-29 W 36.92 FT FROM SE SEC COR, TH S 89-49-31 W 125 FT TO TRAV PT 'D', TH S 89-49-31 W 98.41 FT, TH N 01-11-56 W 164.47 FT, TH S 86-50-25 E 91.68 FT, TO TRAV PT 'J' LOC N 03-42-28 W 159.41 FT FROM TRAV PT 'D', TH N 86-50-25 W 15 FT TO SHORE LINE OF WAUMEGAH LAKE, TH NLY 75 FT ALG SD SHORE LINE, TH S 86-50-25 E 5 FT, TO TRAV PT 'I' LOC N 00-01-50 E 75.06 FT FROM TRAV PT 'J', TH S 86-50-25 E 132 FT, TH S 03-05-10 W 124.01 FT, TH ALG CURVE TO LEFT, RAD 339.71 FT, CHORD BEARS S 05-38-42 E 103.13 FT, DIST OF 103.54 FT TO BEG 1.03 A 4-21-06 FR 018
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $707.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Other
  • Association Contact: Grades/Maintains Road Only
  • Association: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: Clarkston
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Direct Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
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Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 237.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.03
  • Lot Size Area: 1.03
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 237.00 x 223.00
  • Water Frontage Feet: 237.0
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Water View
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 237
  • Road Frontage Type: Gravel, Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 333050.0
  • Living Area: 3390.0
  • Building Area Total: 4282.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3090.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 300.0
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1192.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2012
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Doors, Accessible Full Bath
  • Construction Materials: Log, Other, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Entry Location: Ground Levelw Steps
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Poured
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 4.1
  • Appliances: Built In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Daylight, Partially Finished, Walk Out Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Great Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Geothermal, Radiant, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Water Heater Fuel: Electric
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Chimney Caps
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Flooring: Slate
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 4
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Mud Room
Room 7
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 8
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 12
  • Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No
  • Rent Spree: No

Property History for 8695 Ellis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 2, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511472878

$957,500

+12.4% / yr

May 2, 2023

Sold

Realcomp #20230025003

$957,500—
May 2, 2023

Sold

MiRealSource #60202610

$957,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/02/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511472878

$957,500

+12.4% / yr

05/02/2023

Sold

Realcomp #20230025003

$957,500
05/02/2023

Sold

MiRealSource #60202610

$957,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8695 Ellis Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$16,806 ($1,400 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,090 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,090 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,192 SqFtStories2Lot Size44,867 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2012Year Renovated2012ZoningR1CountyOAKLANDAPNU -07-12-427-022

Schools near 8695 Ellis Road

This home is within Clarkston Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Springfield Plains Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Sashabaw Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Clarkston High School
Public - 7 to 12
Clarkston Junior High School
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Springfield Plains Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Sashabaw Middle School
Public5 to 8

Clarkston High School
Public7 to 12

Clarkston Junior High School
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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