Sunset Sanctuary on Birch Lake. Tucked in a quiet area at the end of the street, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 2,670 finished square feet of thoughtfully crafted, custom-built living space. Step inside to find hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and a natural fireplace anchoring the main living space. The kitchen is outfitted with high end appliances and custom cherry cabinets equipped for entertaining lake house guests or enjoying quiet weeknight dinners while watching the sunset. The screened porch extends the living space and offers more time outside. The primary garage features a heated and air-conditioned loft bedroom above. Outside, mature trees, a lush lawn, and gardens frame the property. The waterfront is complete with a dock, sandy shore, and a fire pit for your evening enjoyment. Most furnishings stay. A list of the furniture that does Not stay is in the documents with pictures. The canoe on the waterside porch does not stay, The workbench in the main garage also does not stay. Seller would like to have possession until 11/1/2026. They are building a new house; that is the anticipated occupancy date. P.S...Please watch the video in the listing. You won't be disappointed *A request for showing 8/5-9th seller's have guests, house may not be "perfect"
Sunset Sanctuary on Birch Lake. Tucked in a quiet area at the end of the street, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 2,670 finished square feet of thoughtfully crafted, custom-built living space. Step inside to find hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and a natural fireplace anchoring the main living space. The kitchen is outfitted with high end appliances and custom cherry cabinets equipped for entertaining lake house guests or enjoying quiet weeknight dinners while watching the sunset. The screened porch extends the living space and offers more time outside. The primary garage features a heated and air-conditioned loft bedroom above. Outside, mature trees, a lush lawn, and gardens frame the property. The waterfront is complete with a dock, sandy shore, and a fire pit for your evening enjoyment. Most furnishings stay. A list of the furniture that does Not stay is in the documents with pictures. The canoe on the waterside porch does not stay, The workbench in the main garage also does not stay. Seller would like to have possession until 11/1/2026. They are building a new house; that is the anticipated occupancy date. P.S...Please watch the video in the listing. You won't be disappointed *A request for showing 8/5-9th seller's have guests, house may not be "perfect"
Great Location just 2 miles north of Elk Rapids Over 2500 sq. Ft. living area set on 100' of Inwood Harbor Canal Frontage. Newer Roof, Windows, Generac Auto Transfer Generator, Furnace, A/C and Water heater. Beautifully landscaped lawn with underground sprinklers and a permanent Dock with water and electric. Vaulted Ceilings in the main floor Great Room w/wall of windows overlooking the water. Easy access GT Bay and Lake Michigan for a day of play. Also private Inwood Harbor Community Beach access to cool off, along with a Community Boat Launch Park. All Just minutes north of Quaint Village of Elk Rapids. Seller contingency exists.
Great Location just 2 miles north of Elk Rapids Over 2500 sq. Ft. living area set on 100' of Inwood Harbor Canal Frontage. Newer Roof, Windows, Generac Auto Transfer Generator, Furnace, A/C and Water heater. Beautifully landscaped lawn with underground sprinklers and a permanent Dock with water and electric. Vaulted Ceilings in the main floor Great Room w/wall of windows overlooking the water. Easy access GT Bay and Lake Michigan for a day of play. Also private Inwood Harbor Community Beach access to cool off, along with a Community Boat Launch Park. All Just minutes north of Quaint Village of Elk Rapids. Seller contingency exists.
Beautiful home on Elk Rapids desirable West side. This gem offers 3 bedrooms and 3 baths on the main floor and a full finished basement designed to entertain and also includes a workshop. Three car oversized garage allows plenty of storage. Located conveniently between the Art Park and close to beaches, restaurants, shopping, and all the other amenities that downtown Elk Rapids offers. Recent improvements include roof (2025), furnace (2024), and central air (2025) and generator. Adjacent vacant lot also available for sale. Pool table and shuffle board are included in sale. Some other furnishings are available.
Beautiful home on Elk Rapids desirable West side. This gem offers 3 bedrooms and 3 baths on the main floor and a full finished basement designed to entertain and also includes a workshop. Three car oversized garage allows plenty of storage. Located conveniently between the Art Park and close to beaches, restaurants, shopping, and all the other amenities that downtown Elk Rapids offers. Recent improvements include roof (2025), furnace (2024), and central air (2025) and generator. Adjacent vacant lot also available for sale. Pool table and shuffle board are included in sale. Some other furnishings are available.
Beautiful condo with 318 feet of shared frontage on Elk River. Perfect first floor unit with attached garage. Very private end unit. Beautifully decorated. Condo includes 3 bedrooms, with two includes suites. Sunroom, large pantry, covered Trex deck overlooking the river and amazing sunsets. Excellent location with seasonal inground pool.
Amazing opportunity to own a spacious home on an oversized downtown Elk Rapids lot for under $300,000. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,700+ square foot fixer-upper is already in livable condition and offers incredible equity potential with a little TLC. The open-concept main floor features a primary suite with a beautifully remodeled bathroom. Many major updates were completed in 2021, including the roof, furnace, water heater, electrical panel, in addition to new gutters in 2024. The kitchen opens to a large back deck overlooking a peaceful, private backyard that's perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ideally located just a half mile from Elk Lake public access, a quarter mile from Bass Lake public access, and only a mile from Elk Rapids' pristine Lake Michigan beaches, this home is a water lover's dream. The property also includes an oversized one-car garage and a welcoming front porch, perfect for morning coffee. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own an affordable home in one of Northern Michigan's most sought-after communities.
Amazing opportunity to own a spacious home on an oversized downtown Elk Rapids lot for under $300,000. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1,700+ square foot fixer-upper is already in livable condition and offers incredible equity potential with a little TLC. The open-concept main floor features a primary suite with a beautifully remodeled bathroom. Many major updates were completed in 2021, including the roof, furnace, water heater, electrical panel, in addition to new gutters in 2024. The kitchen opens to a large back deck overlooking a peaceful, private backyard that's perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Ideally located just a half mile from Elk Lake public access, a quarter mile from Bass Lake public access, and only a mile from Elk Rapids' pristine Lake Michigan beaches, this home is a water lover's dream. The property also includes an oversized one-car garage and a welcoming front porch, perfect for morning coffee. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own an affordable home in one of Northern Michigan's most sought-after communities.
Welcome to this charming, updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath ranch condominium in the highly desirable Meadowview Commons of Elk Rapids. Offering 1,403 square feet of thoughtfully designed one-level living, this solidly built home features a bright, enclosed sunroom—perfect for enjoying morning coffee, reading, or relaxing year-round. The furniture is included in the sale minus some personal items. Recent updates enhance the home's comfort and appeal. Ideally situated across from the Elk Rapids Golf Club this location offers an easy walk to downtown Elk Rapids, where you will find all the charm this lakeside community has to offer. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence or a low-maintenance Northern Michigan retreat, this beautifully maintained condo combines convenience, comfort, and an unbeatable location.
Beautifully updated bungalow in the charming Village of Elk Rapids, just across the street from public access to stunning Grand Traverse Bay. This 2BD, 2BA home features vaulted ceilings, a wonderful layout, inviting living spaces, and timeless charm throughout. Enjoy the oversized fenced yard, garage, and convenient location near downtown shops, dining, beaches, and marinas.
Welcome to the Vacation Village of Elk Rapids, Michigan. This 55+ community is situated on the shores of Bass Lake and offers a variety of beach amenities. Monthly lot rent $535.00 which included Trash, road upkeep, beach privileges Enjoy life in this well-maintained community, featuring the 2023 Fairmont home, which boasts a large open living space and beautifully landscaped surroundings that attract many birds. Spend your evenings relaxing by the outdoor chiminea! You are within walking distance or just a bike ride away from all that beautiful Elk Rapids has to offer, including public beaches, a golf course, distilleries, breweries, boutique shopping, local restaurants, and a multitude of waterways to explore. Furnishings are negotiable.
A spacious double wide home in Elk Rapid’s Vacation Village a 55 and over community has become available! Located in a quiet and well-maintained environment that has direct access to Bass Lake where you can have a fishing boat, kayak or just relax by the water to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. This home is walking distance to the beaches of Lake Michigan and Elk Lake and only a mile from charming downtown Elk Rapids. This beautiful home has many updates including roof, gutters, landscaping, windows, carpeting, washer, dryer, refrigerator and ceiling fans in all living areas. It is equipped with both heating and air conditioning. It is handicap accessible throughout the house including a wheelchair ramp. Spacious both inside and out with 2 driveways. This is an ideal home for full time residence or vacation home. Located only 20 minutes from the airport.
A spacious double wide home in Elk Rapid’s Vacation Village a 55 and over community has become available! Located in a quiet and well-maintained environment that has direct access to Bass Lake where you can have a fishing boat, kayak or just relax by the water to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. This home is walking distance to the beaches of Lake Michigan and Elk Lake and only a mile from charming downtown Elk Rapids. This beautiful home has many updates including roof, gutters, landscaping, windows, carpeting, washer, dryer, refrigerator and ceiling fans in all living areas. It is equipped with both heating and air conditioning. It is handicap accessible throughout the house including a wheelchair ramp. Spacious both inside and out with 2 driveways. This is an ideal home for full time residence or vacation home. Located only 20 minutes from the airport.
NO MORE BOAT SLIP FEES! Bring your boat to your own dock. 120 feet of private canal frontage in Elk Rapids that connects directly to East Bay/Lake Michigan, PLUS shared Lake Michigan frontage just down the street. This is a true waterfront gem, that is not a drive-by! Featuring 3,680 sq ft of living space with 5 conforming bedrooms, 4 baths, a bonus room (perfect for an extra bedroom), and a separate office/nursery. Main Level: Primary suite with beautiful canal views with a walkout porch, huge bath, and walk-in closet. Spacious family room with water views, brick fireplace, and bar. Kitchen has generous counter space and eating area overlooking the canal, plus a formal dining room ideal for entertaining. Two-car garage enters into a convenient mudroom with full bath and laundry. Lower Level: Egress bedroom with family room with a full bath, cute wood stove, brand new carpeting, and a huge mechanical/storage area. Enjoy amazing restaurants, renowned golf courses, biking, kayaking, boating, and the chain of lakes. Short’s Brewery is just down the road — an excellent location for your family! There have been special assessments in the past for dredging, however, there is currently no active assessment for this purpose. Home is part of an Estate. The sellers have never lived in this home, which qualifies for a disclosure exemption—please review the provided documents for details. The home was built by O’Grady, and the original plans/prints are available. This house has great bones and offers plenty of bedrooms, making it ideal for a large family that wants room to spread out. The property is part of a homeowners association with annual dues of $160, which covers basic maintenance of the stairway leading down to the shared waterfront frontage. The association typically hosts a community barbecue at the end of the year. Room dimensions are approximate and should be verified by the buyer and buyer’s agent.
NO MORE BOAT SLIP FEES! Bring your boat to your own dock. 120 feet of private canal frontage in Elk Rapids that connects directly to East Bay/Lake Michigan, PLUS shared Lake Michigan frontage just down the street. This is a true waterfront gem, that is not a drive-by! Featuring 3,680 sq ft of living space with 5 conforming bedrooms, 4 baths, a bonus room (perfect for an extra bedroom), and a separate office/nursery. Main Level: Primary suite with beautiful canal views with a walkout porch, huge bath, and walk-in closet. Spacious family room with water views, brick fireplace, and bar. Kitchen has generous counter space and eating area overlooking the canal, plus a formal dining room ideal for entertaining. Two-car garage enters into a convenient mudroom with full bath and laundry. Lower Level: Egress bedroom with family room with a full bath, cute wood stove, brand new carpeting, and a huge mechanical/storage area. Enjoy amazing restaurants, renowned golf courses, biking, kayaking, boating, and the chain of lakes. Short’s Brewery is just down the road — an excellent location for your family! There have been special assessments in the past for dredging, however, there is currently no active assessment for this purpose. Home is part of an Estate. The sellers have never lived in this home, which qualifies for a disclosure exemption—please review the provided documents for details. The home was built by O’Grady, and the original plans/prints are available. This house has great bones and offers plenty of bedrooms, making it ideal for a large family that wants room to spread out. The property is part of a homeowners association with annual dues of $160, which covers basic maintenance of the stairway leading down to the shared waterfront frontage. The association typically hosts a community barbecue at the end of the year. Room dimensions are approximate and should be verified by the buyer and buyer’s agent.
Welcome to Inwood Harbor, a peaceful lake lifestyle community with access to downtown Elk Rapids on North Bayshore Drive, a popular road for runners and bikers. This location is also conveniently located between Traverse City and Charlevoix. This well-maintained ranch home offers shared access to East Bay, a neighborhood boat launch and neighborhood access to Lake Michigan shoreline with sandy beach bottom that is great for swimming. Inside, you’ll find a kitchen with granite countertops, pantry space, beautiful dining room windows, great closet storage, and an upgraded primary bath. Outside, enjoy a beautiful backyard, two storage sheds and a deck with a pergola. With an attached two-car garage, central air, natural gas, and a full basement with access stairs to the backyard- this home is perfectly suited for comfortable Northern Michigan living.
Welcome to Inwood Harbor, a peaceful lake lifestyle community with access to downtown Elk Rapids on North Bayshore Drive, a popular road for runners and bikers. This location is also conveniently located between Traverse City and Charlevoix. This well-maintained ranch home offers shared access to East Bay, a neighborhood boat launch and neighborhood access to Lake Michigan shoreline with sandy beach bottom that is great for swimming. Inside, you’ll find a kitchen with granite countertops, pantry space, beautiful dining room windows, great closet storage, and an upgraded primary bath. Outside, enjoy a beautiful backyard, two storage sheds and a deck with a pergola. With an attached two-car garage, central air, natural gas, and a full basement with access stairs to the backyard- this home is perfectly suited for comfortable Northern Michigan living.
Rare top-floor, riverfront condo Unit 12 is offering panoramic Elk River views, direct waterfront access, and no neighbors above. Enjoy your private boat slip and access to the community pool, with the entire Chain of Lakes just moments away.Thoughtful upgrades throughout include new furnace and A/C, water heater, WiFi-controlled thermostat, new carpeting, Trex decking, washer/dryer, quartz and granite counter tops and much more.Bright, open, and filled with natural light, this condo offers a peaceful, private feel just minutes from downtown Elk Rapids. The perfect Up North getaway or year-round home this one is a must-see.
THE DESIRABLE WEST SIDE of Elk Rapids is waiting to welcome you home to this newly listed bungalow. As you begin your tour you will discover generously sized windows in the living spaces offer plenty of natural light. The chef in your family will appreciate the kitchen with lots of updated features; stainless appliances, bar seating; beautiful cabinetry; and more. The dining area with a slider which leads you to the deck for al fresco meals and outdoor entertaining. Spacious primary suite with cathedral ceilings, natural wood ceiling and walls, dual closets, the sitting area will be the perfect reading nook or home office. Additional amenities include a laundry room, central air conditioning, 2-car detached garage, landscaped setting, and more. The window boxes are waiting for you to fill with your favorite colorful blooms. Get ready to make cherished memories in the quaint Village of Elk Rapids, where you can walk or ride your bike to the beach, parks, marina, downtown shops, theater and restaurants. Small town living at its finest, where your neighbors will greet you with a smile and a hello while you stroll the tree lined streets.
Duplex investment opportunity in the Village of Elk Rapids! These 2 bedroom 1 bath units have excellent rental history with tenants already in place. This is a great location just a short walk from Elk Rapids Schools, beaches, downtown shopping, restaurants, and more. Beach access is close by, take your pick of Elk Lake, Elk River, Grand Traverse Bay or Bass Lake.
Duplex investment opportunity in the Village of Elk Rapids! These 2 bedroom 1 bath units have excellent rental history with tenants already in place. This is a great location just a short walk from Elk Rapids Schools, beaches, downtown shopping, restaurants, and more. Beach access is close by, take your pick of Elk Lake, Elk River, Grand Traverse Bay or Bass Lake.
Unique mixed-use opportunity in the heart of downtown Elk Rapids, Michigan, conveniently located near the harbor. Originally constructed circa 1948 as a bank, this distinctive property blends historic character with comfortable residential living. The upper level features a thoughtfully designed owner’s residence offering generous and flexible space, including a primary suite with jetted tub and walk-in closet, a large guest bedroom, and a den suitable for a variety of uses, including a potential non-conforming third bedroom. The residence includes a wood-burning fireplace and a spacious private deck, ideal for outdoor living, with gorgeous harbor views. The main level offers additional space currently used as a gallery, showcasing artwork from over 200 fine artists and craftsmen from across North America. The space features a second wood-burning fireplace and retains unique architectural elements, including the original bank vault, adding to the property’s character. To maintain privacy and professional standards, the property is shown by appointment only. Prospective buyers can review local zoning details via the Elk Rapids Village website to explore the full potential of this location.
Unique mixed-use opportunity in the heart of downtown Elk Rapids, Michigan, conveniently located near the harbor. Originally constructed circa 1948 as a bank, this distinctive property blends historic character with comfortable residential living. The upper level features a thoughtfully designed owner�s residence offering generous and flexible space, including a primary suite with jetted tub and walk-in closet, a large guest bedroom, and a den suitable for a variety of uses, including a potential non-conforming third bedroom. The residence includes a wood-burning fireplace and a spacious private deck, ideal for outdoor living, with gorgeous harbor views. The main level offers additional space currently used as a gallery, showcasing artwork from over 200 fine artists and craftsmen from across North America. The space features a second wood-burning fireplace and retains unique architectural elements, including the original bank vault, adding to the property�s character. To maintain privacy and professional standards, the property is shown by appointment only. Prospective buyers can review local zoning details via the Elk Rapids Village website to explore the full potential of this location.
This stunning 6 bed 5 bath residence in Elk Rapids is an extraordinary find. The main home provides abundant space for a large family, while 2 attached apartment units offer ready-made income stream or private housing for extended family. Beautiful corner lot with mature trees, deck and fire pit, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Situated in the heart of Elk Rapids, only blocks away from downtown, Grand Traverse Bay and Elk Lake. Only 10 miles from Traverse City regional airport for easy travel. Don't miss this opportunity for comfortable, versatile living in a quaint, historic, and vibrant community.


Elk Rapids is located in Michigan. Elk Rapids, Michigan has a population of 1,438. Elk Rapids is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 11.77% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 21.8%.
The median household income in Elk Rapids, Michigan is $57,452. The median household income for the surrounding county is $60,378 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Elk Rapids is 58.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 15.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 31.7 inches per year, with 110.9 inches of snow per year.