Lake Charlevoix

Lake Charlevoix is one of the most beautiful lakes in the USA, a pride for the state of Michigan that jolts to life in the summers when tourists from across the country visit. With 56 miles of beaches all around, there is no end to wonderful options for Lake Charlevoix real estate.

This page gives a very detailed overview of the homes, condominiums, land, and commercial property for sale on Lake Charlevoix in the town of Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan, Michigan

Real Estate Statistics

Average Price $2.2M
Lowest Price $195K
Highest Price $11M
Total Listings 24
Avg. Price/SQFT $822

Property Types (active listings)

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Check out this video for a look at Lake Charlevoix waterfront real estate, or read on to learn more about life on Lake Charlevoix. 

Lake Charlevoix Waterfront Real Estate

Lake Charlevoix landscapeHaving your own waterfront home is not just a great investment but, more than that, an invitation to create numerous lifelong memories with your loved ones. Whether your waterfront condo or home is a beachfront property or a few steps inland, the value of your investment will stay intact and grow with the popularity of the community.

Lake Charlevoix waterfront real estate gives you access to a refreshing weekend in spring and fall, the peaceful quiet is only broken with the sounds of waves breaking just a few yards away from your doorstep. 

There are many different housing options in Lake Charlevoix including condominiums for sale and land lover homes for sale.

Since January 1 2021, according to the Northern Michigan Multi-Listing Service, the average sales price for a Lake Charlevoix, Michigan home for sale is $1,170,627, with a low of $54,900 (studio home teardown) in 2021 and a high of $9,845,000 in 200. During the same timeframe, the average sales price for a Lake Charlevoix, Michigan condominium is $744,477, with a low of $247,500 in 2021 and a high of $4,075,000 in 2023.

In summers, Lake Charlevoix becomes the perfect place to spend quality time with your family in an extravaganza of fun activities among thousands of tourists who pour in from across the country. 

Lake Charlevoix home for sale

Whether you like walking on the beach at Young State Park, taking a boat to the tranquil south arm or beaver island, going to the Ironton ferry, picking out your favorite Petoskey stone, trying out new menu items at the Landings restaurant, kayaking, and canoeing, or thundering across Round Lake into Lake Michigan, Lake Charlevoix homes for sale everything to entertain you.

With your own Lake Charlevoix waterfront home, you and the family can drop in any time of the year for the perfect weekend and memorable summer. The downtown areas of East Jordan, Charlevoix, and Boyne City are quite famous with the locals but it’s Lake Charlevoix itself that attracts holiday goers and waterfront property seekers.

Lake Charlevoix waterfront homes for sale are quite a catch and with the establishment of these communities, the popularity of Lake Charlevoix real estate has risen significantly.

Lake Charlevoix, the third largest lake in Michigan, has a variety of communities that are making the region proud of its diverse offerings. 

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Boyne City Lake Charlevoix Communities You Should Know

Sommerset Pointe Villas Condominiums

​On a gentle promontory of Lake Charlevoix's south shore, lies Sommerset Pointe Lake Charlevoix, an intimate and exclusive waterfront destination in Northern Michigan.  Sommerset Pointe Villas have a spectacular setting blends an authentic maritime atmosphere with all of the contemporary amenities that you have come to expect.  Located just west of Boyne City, its convenient location is ideal for a weekend getaway, with small-town events only minutes away.

The Harborage

The Harborage is a private residential association of 102 condominium homes located in Boyne City, Michigan.  The association is situated on 21 acres of lush green landscaped property.  The Harborage enjoys nearly one-half mile of frontage on beautiful Lake Charlevoix with all homes overlooking either the lake or the marina.  The western-facing site with long lake views offers spectacular sunsets.

The Landings

The Landings is a private condominium association of 56 lakefront condominium homes located on the southeast shore of Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City, Michigan.  The association property faces W-SW across the lake and benefits from full sunshine throughout the day and spectacular sunsets in the evening.

The Resort Cottages

With beautiful Lake Charlevoix out your front door, this unique opportunity is just as ideal for the culture seeker and foodie as it is for the outdoor enthusiast.  Spend your time enjoying Boyne City’s top-ranking restaurants, art galleries, and excellent retail stores.  Walk to downtown events such as up north’s best farmers market, Stroll the Streets, gazebo concerts, festivals, and parades.

Water Street Inn

The Water Street Inn is a perfect place for a relaxing and memorable getaway and is located steps from downtown Boyne City on the shores of beautiful Lake Charlevoix. The all-suites condominium hotel offers all the comforts of home including a kitchen and fireplace, with the added benefit of a private beach and spectacular sunsets. All suites are one-bedroom units with either a King or Queen bed and include a sleeper sofa in the living room. Each one is uniquely decorated to appeal to a variety of tastes and features a private balcony or patio with breathtaking views of Lake Charlevoix.

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Captains Watch

Captain's Watch Condominiums are on the channel in downtown Charlevoix, Michigan. Located block from the heart of downtown and Lake Michigan.

Edgewater Inn

Nestled on the north shore of Round Lake harbor and the Pine River channel near the bridge, the Edgewater Inn is just a short walk from Charlevoix’s finest dining, beaches, shopping, and taverns. The hotel is just a short drive from the area's top-rated golf courses and ski resorts. Sit on your patio or balcony, relax & enjoy a beautiful view of the water from your very own condo!

Foster Boat Works

Charlevoix's Foster Boat Works Condominiums are a wonderful combination of waterfront locations and amenities.  The location on the shores of Lake Charlevoix is nearly impossible to beat.  Being able to walk to Charlevoix is great however, the fact that Northwest Marina is out the backdoor makes this condo complex a boater's dream. 

Foster Boat Works condos come in one, two, three, and four-bedroom options and vary from 500 square feet up to 1,600 square feet.  Sales typically have occurred within a $100,000-$370,000 price range.

This amazing location is adjacent to sandy Lake Charlevoix beach and has a lakeside pool and a marina for your boat.
Harbour Club

Harbour Club Condominiums offer one of the best views of Round Lake and downtown Charlevoix. Round Lake is world renown for being the perfectly protected Great Lakes harbor. Amenities include a lakeside pool, attached garage, and ideally located just a short walk to downtown shops and restaurants.

LeHavre

Enjoy waterfront living with your boat right out front in the LeHavre condominiums in beautiful Charlevoix, Michigan. Most LeHavre Condominiums come with a boat slip, garage, and the association has a swimming pool and clubhouse.

Pine Lake Club
Charlevoix's Pine Lake Club luxurious resort condos are close to the KCVX Airport,  downtown, and on Loeb Bay across from Oyster Bay. These magnificent condos feature spectacular sunrise views and several have huge decks that overlook a sandy beach and marina. Pine Lake Club Condominiums come in either a two or three-bedroom configuration and are between 1,300 - 2,300 square feet. Sales in the complex range from around $400,000 up to $750,000.  Amenities include a pool, tennis courts, and pure sand beach.

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Hemingway Pointe Club

Hemingway Pointe Club is a 68 unit condominium development with a 62 slip private marina located on beautiful Lake Charlevoix in Northwest Michigan.  They have over 100 acres of nature preserve and nearly a mile of shoreline on the point where the South Arm joins the main body of the Lake. Hemingway Pointe Club is just minutes from the towns of Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan.

Lake Charlevoix Vacation Rentals

When you’re looking for some great Northern Michigan Escapes, Lake Charlevoix vacation rentals should be at the top of your list. Rated the second-best lake after Lake Tahoe in 2012, this lake should be on your list for a vacation. Northern Michigan Escapes has condotel vacation rentals at the Water Street Inn in downtown Boyne City, Michigan. They also have condominiums and estate-quality single-family homes for rent on the beautiful Lake Charlevoix.

Lake Charlevoix Restaurants

  • Situated on Lake Charlevoix’s Ironton Cove, The Landing offers lakeside views and deliciously fresh salad bowls, sharable appetizers, sandwiches, wraps, and seafood. Dock your boat and head inside for lunch or dinner. 

  • Ranging from elegant adult classics like escargot to a kid’s menu with creamy mac and cheese and juicy burgers, Weathervane offers up options for everyone. Situated right on the Round Lake Channel, the restaurant has incredible views of passing boats.

  • While not directly on Lake Charlevoix, the Water Street Cafe, in Boyne City, Michigan, is just off the lake. In fact, many people drive their boat to the City docks and walk over for dinner.

  • The Strand is a favorite Lake Charlevoix restaurant and is located at Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club and Marina.

Lake Charlevoix Community Highlights

Having your own waterfront home is not just a great investment but, more than that, an invitation to create numerous lifelong memories with your loved ones. Whether your waterfront condo or home is a beachfront property or a few steps inland, the value of your investment will stay intact and grow with the popularity of the community.

With your own Lake Charlevoix waterfront real estate, you and the family can drop in any time of the year for the perfect weekend and memorable summer. The downtown areas of East Jordan, Charlevoix, and Boyne City are quite famous with the locals but it’s Lake Charlevoix itself that attracts holiday goers and waterfront property seekers.

Whether you like walking on the beach at Young State Park, taking a boat to the tranquil south arm or beaver island, going to the Ironton ferry, picking out your favorite Petoskey stone, fishing, trying out new menu items at the Landings restaurant, kayaking, and canoeing, or thundering across Round Lake into Lake Michigan, the Lake Charlevoix community everything to entertain you.

Lake Charlevoix waterfront real estate gives you access to a refreshing weekend in spring and fall, the peaceful quiet was only broken with the sounds of waves breaking just a few yards away from your doorstep.

In summers, it becomes the perfect place to spend quality time with your family in an extravaganza of fun activities among thousands of tourists who pour in from across the country.

Boat Rentals on Lake Charlevoix

  • Sommertime Rentals, LLC. Centrally located on Lake Charlevoix in the hotspot of Ironton near the towns of Charlevoix, Boyne City, and East Jordan and just a short drive from Petoskey and Bay Harbor.  Their location makes for easy access to the main arm of Lake Charlevoix as well as the calm waters of the South Arm.  The famous The Landing Restaurant is right next door and they also serve Walloon Lake and many other area lakes.

  • Boyne Watersports. Located directly on Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City, Michigan, they offer luxury pontoons, tritoons, ski boats, jet skis, paddle-boards, and kayaks for rent.

  • Tommy's at Lake Charlevoix. Tommy's rents wakeboards, pontoon boats, kayaks. paddle-boards, powerboats, and wake boats.

Lake Charlevoix Information

  • Acreage covered by Lake Charlevoix: 17,200
  • Miles of Shoreline: 56
  • AverageLake Charlevoix Depth: 52ft
  • Deepest Lake Depth: 122ft
  • Popular Fish: smallmouth bass, black crappie, channel catfish, brown trout, rainbow trout, walleye
  • Condominiums are available for sale
  • Charlevoix Municipal Airport is the closest airport. Grand Rapids, Detroit, Lansing, and Pellston are other major airports.
  • Jetskis and motorboats are allowed on the lake
  • A permit is not required for Lake Charlevoix

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Lake Charlevoix Frequently Asked Questions:

Does Lake Charlevoix have a public beach?
Yes, located on the shores of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan, Charlevoix has numerous beaches and easy access to boat launches on these beautiful freshwater lakes. Our favorite is the beach at Young State Park.

Can you boat from Lake Charlevoix to Lake Michigan?
Yes, Picturesque Round Lake is the bustling center of activity for boats going to and from Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan, it is the thoroughfare going between the two lakes.

How deep is Lake Charlevoix in Michigan?
Lake Charlevoix is 17,260 acres big, with a maximum depth of 122 feet. You can boat along 56 miles of shoreline.

Is Lake Charlevoix clear?
Yes. The water in Lake Charlevoix is incredibly clear, to begin with, partly because of the zebra mussels. When it freezes without agitation, there are hardly any oxygen bubbles in the ice.

Is the Ironton Ferry open?
The Ironton Ferry operates during the late spring, summer, and early fall months across the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix. Generally, it is open from mid-April through mid-November. Operating hours are 6:30 am to 10:30 pm.

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