51 Crescent Avenue

About this home

It’s all about the water at 51 Crescent. Located on Bellevue Island with sweeping 270-degree views of Lake Orion, this custom Craftsman enjoys water along both the front and side of the property, offering exceptional views and privacy. With approximately 100+ feet of waterfront, a sandy-bottom walk-in swimming area and space to keep the boat hoist and lake toys along the side, the main lakefront views remain beautifully open. Built from the foundation up in 2012, the home was designed around its setting with lake views from nearly every room. Knotty pine details, solid wood doors, engineered wood flooring and a gas fireplace create a warm Up North feel. The kitchen features knotty pine cabinetry and soft-close storage, while the open log staircase and reclaimed nautical lighting add distinctive character. The expansive primary suite is a private retreat featuring an octagon sitting room with a knotty pine cathedral ceiling and windows overlooking the lake from nearly every angle. The primary bath offers Ambrosia Red Maple cabinetry, heated floors and a hot-water recirculating system. The walkout level is ideal for lake entertaining with a second partial kitchen, bath and direct waterfront access. Outside, the covered octagon patio provides a protected gathering space for dining, relaxing and enjoying the lake. Additional features include second-floor laundry, Andersen wood windows with upgraded high-clarity insect screens, copper plumbing, central air, lake-fed sprinkler system, brick paver driveway, Hardie siding, 220V garage pre-wiring for EV charging and two pass-through dumbwaiters. Three exterior sheds provide valuable storage, including a large lakefront shed with loft. A cantilevered dock with quick-lift support legs completes the waterfront setup. Close to downtown Lake Orion in the tight-knit Bellevue Island neighborhood, 51 Crescent offers a rare combination of wraparound water views, privacy, custom architecture and a truly special Lake Orion setting.

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How it compares in Lake Orion

Over the last 90 days, 117 homes sold in Lake Orion for a median of $375,000, about $178 per square foot, and the typical one went under contract in 14 days. This home is listed at $1,350,000, or $503 per square foot, 183% above the city median, and has been on the market 44 days. Size, condition, updates and the exact street all move the number, so treat this as context. See recent Lake Orion sales or ask us for the comparable sales on this one.

Property taxes for a new owner

The current owner pays about $9,836 a year. A buyer who lives here would pay about $9,782 to $30,572 a year once the taxable value resets after the sale, at the 2025 homestead rate of 44.84 mills for Village Of Lake Orion and Lake Orion 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 when listed. Ask us for a lender quote.

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