Active listing · MLS #20261063640

4796 Lakeshore Road, Fort Gratiot Township

$1,300,000

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About this home

Experience the charm, character, and incredible waterfront setting of this spacious Colonial on Lake Huron in Fort Gratiot. Set on an almost 3/4-acre lakefront lot with approximately 60 feet of sandy beach frontage, this unique property offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy lakefront living with all of your modern conveniences nearby. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths, with over 3,000 square feet of livable space including a finished walk-out basement. Adding even more versatility is a separate approximately 1,000-square-foot dwelling featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a loft—ideal for guests, a home office, or a private retreat. Inside the main home, you'll find a kitchen accented by distinctive stainless-steel countertops, built in booth style seating, along with the warmth and character that make this property truly one-of-a-kind. Its original charm and character provide a wonderful foundation for someone looking to make the space their own. Step outside and enjoy nearly 60 feet of sandy Lake Huron beach, offering an incredible backdrop for swimming, relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying one of Michigan's most breathtaking lake views. The expansive lot provides plenty of room to appreciate the privacy and beauty of this premier waterfront setting. Major mechanicals and the roof were replaced in 2020, providing important updates to the property's infrastructure. The home has a whole house generator providing peace of mind. Conveniently located near plentiful shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, this property combines the tranquility of Lake Huron waterfront living with easy access to everything Fort Gratiot has to offer. A rare opportunity to own a substantial lakefront property with multiple living spaces, an expansive beach, and endless potential to create your ideal waterfront retreat.

The facts

Price$1,300,000
Beds6
Baths4 full, 2 half
Square feet3,914
TypeSingle family residence
SubdivisionSHADY SHORE
CountyStClair
MLS #20261063640
Listed2026-08-14
Days on market72
Year built1945
PossessionAt closing
Stories2 stories
BasementFinished, Walkout
HeatingForced air, Natural gas
FoundationBasement, Block
Garage spaces3.0
Water / SewerCity water & sewer
WaterfrontLake Huron
FireplaceYes
Parcel number74207150016000
Listing officeKW Professionals

Property taxes: the seller's bill vs. yours

This seller today You, the year after buying
Taxable value$307,884about $650,000
Yearly property tax$15,573about $18,294

Michigan caps a homeowner's taxable value until the home sells, then it resets. That's about $2,721 a year more than this seller pays. The assessor's state equalized value (SEV) is $406,100. Your taxable value resets to the SEV the year after you buy, and assessors usually raise it to about half the sale price. Estimate uses Fort Gratiot Township's 2025 homestead rate of 28.14 mills and assumes you claim the homestead exemption. See Fort Gratiot Township's full tax breakdown or run the uncapping calculator.

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