LOCATION, LOCATION LOCATION! Beautiful country setting only minutes from Sylvania and access to the expressway~ This 4 bedroom 2 full bath offers tons of space for the growing family & is situated on just over an acre of land! Main level offers a spacious living room, large open kitchen with dining area and breakfast bar, large bedroom, full bath with double sinks & the family room which has a wood burning stove and a large french door to access the covered patio! Upper level has 3 large bedrooms and a full bath. The finished basement offers a theater room, rec room, laundry/mechanical room, wine cellar and plenty of storage. Attached 2 1/2 car garage plus an additional 28x26 detached heated garage. Above ground pool will need a new liner. Newer Hanson windows throughout offer an abundance of natural light! With some cosmetic updates this could be a show place!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
1.07 acresLot Size
$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Kimberly Zimmerman• Kyle Cranor Realty
•517-486-4455 (broker)
Bought with Randy Duvall• Key Realty One LLC - Monroe
LOCATION, LOCATION LOCATION! Beautiful country setting only minutes from Sylvania and access to the expressway~ This 4 bedroom 2 full bath offers tons of space for the growing family & is situated on just over an acre of land! Main level offers a spacious living room, large open kitchen with dining area and breakfast bar, large bedroom, full bath with double sinks & the family room which has a wood burning stove and a large french door to access the covered patio! Upper level has 3 large bedrooms and a full bath. The finished basement offers a theater room, rec room, laundry/mechanical room, wine cellar and plenty of storage. Attached 2 1/2 car garage plus an additional 28x26 detached heated garage. Above ground pool will need a new liner. Newer Hanson windows throughout offer an abundance of natural light! With some cosmetic updates this could be a show place!
REALCOMP #56050050664
Oct 1, 2021
Sold
$230,000
$115/sq ft
Sep 25, 2021
Pending
—
Aug 9, 2021
Contingent
—
Aug 3, 2021
Listed
$239,900
$119/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #651050
Sep 23, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jun 17, 2000
Listed
$181,000
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,429 (−59.8%)
2023
$3,554 (+5.1%)
2022
$3,383 (+14.8%)
2021
$2,946 (+8.7%)
2020
$2,710 (+6.4%)
2019
$2,547
Tax history for 7897 Sterns
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,429 (−59.8%)
2023
$3,554 (+5.1%)
2022
$3,383 (+14.8%)
2021
$2,946 (+8.7%)
2020
$2,710 (+6.4%)
2019
$2,547
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,008
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monroe County
APN
15 032 007 00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-2
Low Density Residential District
The purpose of the R2 District is to permit a degree of development of a rural non-farm nature in areas not expected to have public facilities in the near future. This district also allows the opportunity to satisfy individual housing preferences and shall permit a dwelling on a 1 to 1.99 acre parcel with a minimum frontage of 125 ft and a maximum depth of 660 ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 4
Garage Type: Additional Garage(S), Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Electric In Garage, Gar Door Opener
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Rooms: Family Room, First Floor Bedroom, Home Theater, Living Room, Lower Level Laundry, Recreation Room, Utility/Laundry Room, First Flr Full Bathroom, Second Flr Full Bathroom, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Interior Features: Sump Pump, Window Treatment(S)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener (Owned)
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Family Room Fireplace, Wood Stove
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=11
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 1 Length: 9
Bathroom 1 Width: 7
Bathroom 2 Information
Bathroom 2 Level: Second
Bathroom 2 Length: 10
Bathroom 2 Width: 5
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 10 x 10
Dining Room Level: Main
Dining Room Dimension: 10 x 13
Family/Great Room Information
Family Room Level: Main
Family Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Sitting Room Level: Basement
Sitting Room Dimensions: 20 x 20
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 22 x 14
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Finished, Full, Sump Pump
Laundry Room Level: Basement
Laundry Room Dimensions: 13 x 16
Other Room Information
Other Room 2 Level: Basement
Other Room 2 Dimensions: 28 x 13
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Aluminum, Brick
Exterior Features: Above Ground Pool, Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Features
Has Pool
Water Features: None
Frontage Type: Road
Lake Name: none
Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 2 Story
Year Built: 1970
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1288
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 1200
Lot Information
Lot Size: 200,233
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 1.07
Roads: City/County, Paved Street
Frontage: 200
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $96,967
Total Tax Year: 2020
Total Tax Amount: $2,709.50
Summer Tax Year: 2020
Summer Tax Amount: $1,666.85
Winter Tax Year: 2020
Winter Tax Amount: $1,042.65
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S), Central A/C, Whole House Fan
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=3208
School Information
School District: Whiteford Agricultural Schools
School District: Whiteford Agricultural Schools
Location Details
Municipality: Whiteford Twp
Mail City: Ottawa Lake
Subdivision: none
Municipality: Whiteford Twp
Area (Municipality): Whiteford Twp (58015)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,008
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Monroe County
APN: 15 032 007 00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Lenawee County Association
Originating MLS: Lenawee
Around this home
Schools
Whiteford Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Whiteford Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Whiteford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Ottawa Lake, MI • 49267
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 2.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$317,000 – $384,000
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