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8492 Gibson Ave, Lake, MI, 48632

6beds
3baths
2,496sqft
$385,000
$154price/sqft
$3,222/moest. monthly cost
$128,880/yrincome needed

About This Home

A rare opportunity to create your dream homestead, hunting retreat, or family compound on a truly spectacular piece of property! This home is filled with natural light with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. While the home still requires finishing touches, much of the hard work has already been completed, giving the next owner the unique opportunity to customize finishes and make it their own. The home features concrete floors, primed walls, a new well and septic system, and an incredible walk-in pantry with abundant storage and plenty of electrical outlets, perfect for appliances, bulk storage, and organization. Outside, the possibilities are endless. The property includes three older barns offering storage, workshop, or hobby farm potential, plus a separate mother-in-law home. Nature lovers and hunters will appreciate the creek, pond, food plot area, and two deer stands. Bring your vision and finish this incredible home exactly the way you've always imagined.

Getting Around

9
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
29
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Farwell Elementary SchoolGrades PK-37.3 mi
7/10
Farwell High SchoolGrades 8-127.5 mi
4/10
Farwell Middle SchoolGrades 4-77.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: New Construction
  • New construction: Yes
  • Year built: 2023

Materials

  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Basement: Partial

Bathroom1

  • Level: Main

Bathroom2

  • Level: Main

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main

Bedroom3

  • Level: Main

Bedroom4

  • Level: Main

Bedroom5

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bedrooms: 6

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Flooring: Other
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,496
  • Total interior livable area: 2,496 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Master Bathroom

  • Level: Main

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Other

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 01301430014

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Waterfront features: Pond,Stream/Creek

Lot

  • Lot size: 29.55 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: 971 x 1302 x 1002 x 1304

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: Detached,Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 6
  • Covered spaces: 6

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

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Lightning
Hail
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in Clare 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 $1,946$23,352
Home Insurance *$386$4,632
Property Taxes $618$7,416
Electricity $272$3,267
Total$3,222$38,664
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$110,468/yr
40% on housing$96,660/yr
45% on housing$85,920/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: 5.3%
5.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 4.1%
4.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$154This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 48632$138
Clare County$140

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 48632
Clare County$113

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
2026-07-27Price change$385,000
2026-07-01Price change$400,000
2026-05-31Listed for sale$435,000
2026-04-23Listing removed$450,000
2026-03-14Price change$450,000
2026-01-10Listed for sale$550,000
2014-06-06Sold$85,000

New Construction

AgentAmber Cass
BrokerageRE/MAX TOGETHER

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