257 Sterling DR , Elba Township, MI 48446
Est. $4,264/mo with current taxes · · See the breakdown
About this home
Beautifully remodeled two-story home on nearly 11 acres just outside the City of Lapeer, tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. This stylish, move-in-ready home features a fresh, modern look with updates throughout, offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a spacious primary suite with a separate dressing room. Enjoy the privacy of a wooded setting with excellent hunting, abundant wildlife and plenty of room to explore, all just minutes from town. Geothermal heating and cooling, a backup generator, above-ground pool, oversized pole barn and large heated garage provide comfort, convenience and exceptional storage. A rare combination of modern style, acreage and seclusion in a convenient location.
Monthly payment
The tax line is the seller's current bill from the MLS. Michigan uncaps the taxable value the year after a sale, so tap See uncapped taxes for what a buyer will likely pay then.The uncapped tax line is this home's bill after it uncaps: half the price times 28.87 mills, the 2025 homestead rate here. Insurance is a $2,400/yr placeholder and PMI 0.55% of the loan below 20% down. An estimate, not a loan quote.
The facts
| Price | $599,900 |
| Beds | 4 |
| Baths | 2 full, 1 half |
| Square feet | 2,200 |
| Type | Single family residence |
| Subdivision | — |
| County | Lapeer |
| MLS # | 20261083108 |
| Listed | 2026-10-13 |
| Days on market | 21 |
| Year built | 1995 |
| Possession | 30 days after closing |
| Stories | 2 stories |
| Heating | Forced air, Geothermal |
| Foundation | Block, Crawl space |
| Garage spaces | 2.0 |
| Water / Sewer | Well / Septic |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Pool | Above-ground |
| Parcel number | 00800202120 |
| Listing office | Realty Executives Main St LLC |
Property taxes: the seller's bill vs. yours
| This seller today | You, the year after buying | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxable value | $225,700 | about $299,950 |
| Yearly property tax | $4,850 | about $8,660 |
Michigan caps a homeowner's taxable value until the home sells, then it resets. That's about $3,810 a year more than this seller pays. The assessor's state equalized value (SEV) is $225,700. 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 Elba Township's 2025 homestead rate of 28.87 mills and assumes you claim the homestead exemption. See Elba Township's full tax breakdown or run the uncapping calculator.
Location
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