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1797 Douglas Dr, Tawas City, MI, 48763

5beds
2baths
2,380sqft
$725,000
$305price/sqft
$4,876/moest. monthly cost
$195,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

DESIRABLE DOUGLAS DRIVE is the PLACE TO BE on the SUNRISE SIDE!! This unique property has been known as, "THE HIDE OUT" and I can assure you once you're here you won't want to leave! The well-manicured landscaped yard boasts pride of ownership on this 60x280 Lake Huron lot with nearly a 2400 sq. ft. home, a two-car garage with openers, a concrete driveway with a convenient pad for backing up, a shed, and recently a new maintenance free 16x14 deck! There is both a steel break-wall & a crib break-wall at the waters edge, wonderful views, a sandy shoreline and of course the potential of keeping your boat or jet skis right out your own front door! The 60x255 back lot gives you a fabulous five-star outbuilding for all of your storage needs that also offers an upper-level spectacular handcrafted man cave & a workshop or fitness room too! No cookie cutter home here, you will surely love the UP-North feeling you instantly feel when you step inside the large mudroom/sunroom with plenty of built-ins! The craftsmanship through-out the home won't go unnoticed! The kitchen comes complete with appliances and offers a snack bar peninsula! The dining area is spacious and features hardwood floors! Adjoining this space is a family room with a stone wood burning fireplace! The main floor flows nicely from room to room with wood cathedral ceilings and beams, many newer fiberglass Marvin windows with custom blinds. The built-ins & custom shelving are perfect for decorating & displays! The natural lighting in the main living area is lovely along with the views! The master suite is on the main level with access to the ensuite! The utility room has extra storage, includes the washer & dryer and has a utility sink. There are four additional bedrooms upstairs along with a bath! The unique custom barn doors are consistent through-out the home! The furnace was new in 2024 & the roof on home was new in 2025! Shown by appointment!

Getting Around

3
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
44
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Tawas Area Middle SchoolGrades 5-83.6 mi
7/10
Tawas Area High SchoolGrades 9-123.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1989

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Frame,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Refrigerator,Oven/Range,Disposal,Dishwasher,Microwave,Water Softener Owned,Washer,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 224.75

Bedroom3

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 156.25

Bedroom4

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 150

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 104

Family Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 260

Features

  • Bookcases,Other,Mud Room,Beamed Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Drywall,Ceiling Fan(s),Cable TV,High Speed Internet,WiFi
  • Window features: Blinds
  • Flooring: Carpet,Wood,Tile,Vinyl
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 2,380

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas,Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,380
  • Total interior livable area: 2,380 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 170.5

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 420.5

Master Bathroom

  • Features: Shared

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 217

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 011L1000003900
  • Zoning description: Residential
  • Other equipment: Electric Air Filter

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Exterior features: Sprinkler System
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Bay,Water
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water,Bay
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: All Sports,Sandy Bottom,Great Lake,Lake,Sandy Shoreline
  • Waterbody name: Lake Huron
  • Frontage length: 60

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.73 Acres
  • Features: Level,Landscaped,Subdivided
  • Lot size dimensions: 60 x 280 & 60 x 255

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Concrete Floors,Concrete
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Lightning
Winter Weather
Hail
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Iosco County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,665$43,980
Home Insurance *$421$5,052
Property Taxes $531$6,372
Electricity $259$3,115
Total$4,876$58,512
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$167,177/yr
40% on housing$146,280/yr
45% on housing$130,026/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.4%
9.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.1%
1.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$305This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 48763$108
Iosco County$134

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 48763
Iosco County$137

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-23Listed for sale$725,000
2014-09-26Sold$320,000
2014-08-17Listed for sale$334,900
2013-04-30Listing removed$350,000
2012-11-14Listed for sale$350,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentCRAIG MCMURRAY
BrokerageTAWAS SUNSHINE REALTY

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