Elk Rapids 3-bedroom/1.5-bath ranch home offering main-floor living is a wonderful opportunity right in the heart of town. Enjoy a home with an attached 2-car garage along with an additional storage garage in the side yard, all situated on a spacious corner lot. The home is filled with natural light and provides an easy, comfortable layout. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence or the perfect getaway for beautiful Michigan summers, this property is in a teriific location. Just a short walk to Elk Rapids Lake & the famous Sandbar, close to the Elk Rapids Golf Club, and surrounded by local shops and small businesses. Plus, you're only 25 minutes from downtown Traverse City.
Elk Rapids 3-bedroom/1.5-bath ranch home offering main-floor living is a wonderful opportunity right in the heart of town. Enjoy a home with an attached 2-car garage along with an additional storage garage in the side yard, all situated on a spacious corner lot. The home is filled with natural light and provides an easy, comfortable layout. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence or the perfect getaway for beautiful Michigan summers, this property is in a teriific location. Just a short walk to Elk Rapids Lake & the famous Sandbar, close to the Elk Rapids Golf Club, and surrounded by local shops and small businesses. Plus, you're only 25 minutes from downtown Traverse City.
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.
Looking for the perfect vacation getaway, family home, or income-producing short-term rental investment with almost all 5 STAR reviews? Welcome to 7457 Cairn Highway- updated throughout in 2022, beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in one of Northern Michigan�s most sought-after lakefront communities. Location is everything, and this property is ideally situated just 500 feet from public access to stunning Elk Lake perfect for paddleboarding or kayaking. No permit is required for short-term rentals in this township, offering excellent potential for immediate rental income. Inside, you'll find a warm, inviting layout featuring a bright and spacious main level and a fully finished lower-level with bedroom, bathroom and rec area ideal for entertaining or extra guest space. The home offers comfortable bedrooms, updated bathrooms, and plenty of natural light throughout. Enjoy being just minutes from Torch Lake, downtown Elk Rapids, and an easy drive to Traverse City, making it a central hub for year-round fun from boating and hiking to wineries and festivals. Don�t miss this rare opportunity to own a flexible-use property in a prime location, whether you�re investing, vacationing, or planting roots in Northern Michigan! Furnishings are negotiable and rental revenue information available upon request. NEW GUTTERS installed August 2025.
Great location in Elk Rapids westside. Easy walk to the beach, Elk Rapids Harbor and the Marina.
Elk Rapids ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 1720 finished sq ft, oversized 2 car garage, full basement, and a sunroom with Elk Lake views. Only 2 miles from Elk Rapids Schools and close to restaurants, shopping, etc. Lake Michigan parks and beaches only 5 minutes away. Large 1.42 acre lot plus extra detached garage. Great location in a quiet setting only 20 minutes from Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport.


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.