11968 Elmdale Drive

About this home

Discover the ultimate lakeside lifestyle at this exceptional property on the vibrant shores of Pleasant Lake. Situated on a double lot with 90 feet of prime water frontage, this 193-acre all-sports lake serves as your personal playground for fishing, boating, and endless recreational activities. The highlight of the home is a living room that offers breathtaking 180-degree panoramic views, providing a front-row seat to spectacular western sunsets over the water. The exterior is perfect for enjoying the best of summer, featuring a spacious porch for savoring refreshing lake breezes. For those needing extra storage or a dedicated workspace, the detached 20'X28' garage provides ample room for lake equipment, vehicles, or a custom workshop. Inside, the home presents a rare opportunity, serving as a blank canvas, the interior is ready to be transformed into your dream lakeside retreat, complete with a roomy loft that offers an ideal flex space for your specific needs.This property is equipped with an existing well, and an updated septic system has already been designed with preliminary approval from the Washtenaw County Health Department, streamlining your renovation process. Perfectly positioned for convenience, you are located under 20 minutes from Chelsea, less than 15 minutes from Ann Arbor, and under 40 minutes from Jackson. Bring your vision and creativity to this incredible waterfront location and create the lakeside paradise you've always imagined.

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How it compares in Manchester

Over the last 90 days, 18 homes sold in Manchester for a median of $350,500, about $224 per square foot, and the typical one went under contract in 28 days. This home is listed at $225,000, or $269 per square foot, 20% above the city median, and has been on the market 55 days. Size, condition, updates and the exact street all move the number, so treat this as context. See recent Manchester sales or ask us for the comparable sales on this one.

Property taxes for a new owner

The current owner pays about $5,859 a year. A buyer who lives here would pay about $3,595 to $3,759 a year once the taxable value resets after the sale, at the 2025 homestead rate of 33.08 mills for Freedom Twp and Manchester schools, plus the 1% administration fee. Michigan resets a home's taxable value the year after it sells, so the seller's bill isn't a good number to budget with. See the math.

Monthly payment estimate

Estimate only, 30 year fixed, includes taxes at a new owner's rate and HOA when listed. Ask us for a lender quote.

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