The Best of Lakeside, Countryside, and Small Town Living
Babcock Realty
At Babcock Realty, we aim to help you find the perfect property for your lifestyle. Our experienced agents, many of whom have deep ties to the area, provide professional and informed real estate services across Michigan’s Thumb Area, covering over 90 miles of shoreline and parts of Sanilac and Tuscola counties. Whether you’re buying your dream home or selling, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
We will help you find the home of your dreams or find the right buyers so you can move on to your next dream.
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Recent Listings
$150,000
COUNTRY ROADS TAKE ME HOME! Make this your forever home. Enough land to start your own little farm, with outbuildings to store your equipment. Use your skill and creativity and transform this home to your own country paradise.
$279,000
Beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 BA General Housing modular home installed in the spring of 2024. Commercial grade luxury vinyl plank flooring and wooden blinds throughout the home and it was professionally painted. Bright kitchen with new Whirlpool appliances and lots of cabinet space open to the dining room. Spacious living room, full bath and three bedrooms.
$510,000
Enjoy country living with this spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath manufactured home on 40 acres. Nice open floor plan, eat-in kitchen with patio doors, snack bar and living room with gas fireplace.
$19,500
Don't miss this opportunity to own three adjoining lots (32, 33 & 34) in the private Tip-O-Thumb Subdivision. This partially wooded property with easy-to-clear scrub brush makes it a great spot to build your perfect summer getaway. Enjoy beach and water access just a short walk away, plus a nearby creek for nature lovers
$200,500
Charming 4 bedroom Hobby Farm on the outskirts of Elkton. Escape to your own quiet slice of country living with this delightful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, two-story hobby farm. Perfectly situated on the outskirts of Elkton, this property offers the ideal balance of rural charm and modern convenience. A standout feature is the heated pole barn, complete with electricity and two large doors — perfect for storing equipment or working on projects year-round.
$549,900
Here's your chance to own a gorgeous custom built home located in one of the most desirable locations in Port Austin! This grand stick built 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home offers a spacious 3160 sqft layout along with a full basement.
Recent Sales
$279,900
"Highly sought-after" Forest Creek Condo is now available and is in move-in condition! Seller's have recently painted the interior of this condo and even offers new carpeting throughout. Designed with a open layout this beautiful home offers a spacious living room, kitchen snack bar and dining area that leads you out to the back yard deck. Master suite offers a walk-in closet and vaulted ceiling.
$69,900
Here's a great opportunity to own 5 acres in the heart of Bad Axe! This property could be a perfect building site for rental housing, apartments or even a single family home. City water and sewer is located off Watkins Street and location is near Bad Axe Schools and downtown shopping.
$140,000
Nice 3 bedroom home on corner lot in town. The main floor has been nicely updated and has a spacious kitchen, living room and dining room. Newer laminate flooring throughout, laundry room with partial bath and full bathroom.
$609,900
Just what you have been waiting for! Custom built in 2021, this waterfront canal home not only is extraordinary, but also nestled within the prestigious Point of Sand Point Subdivision. With over 1,940 sqft of living space, this home offers simplistic elegance with contemporary style.
$288,000
Situated just outside the Port Austin Village limits, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers privacy with a long driveway that provides distance from the road. Nestled between two public Lake Huron access points, the home boasts an expansive kitchen, a dining area, and a bright living room with a gas burning fireplace.
$449,000
Do not let the term Water Access mislead you! This property is directly in front of the lake and situated in a highly sought-after neighborhood just outside of Port Austin. Water Access designation but spectacular views and an amazing sugar sand beach without the high lakefront taxes. Open concept, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, mechanicals on the main, and hard surface flooring throughout.
$189,900
200+ft of gorgeous lake frontage on a bluff in Port Hope close to Lighthouse Park. 1.22 acres to build your dream home on. Magnificent views including amazing Lake Huron sunrises. Watch freighters as they pass by on this lot that sits high on a bluff. The feeling of New England right here in Port Hope!
$319,000
Introducing this must see beautiful stately home. This home features hardwood floors throughout with eye pleasing architectural detail, custom cabinetry, woodwork and built-ins. The front entrance boasts a lovely tiled vestibule and cedar closet. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers a vast number of updates.
$194,900
Inviting and adorable best describe this 3bed, 1bath home just outside of Port Austin. Situated on a corner lot, this residence benefits from its proximity to a public sandy beach easement granting effortless access to the picturesque shoreline. The home is intimate with its open floor plan seamlessly blending spaces to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, whether gathered around the wood stove in the cooler months or preparing meals with the oversight of guests.
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Life is Better in the Thumb!
The 'Thumb' is just as significant to the people that live, work, and play here, as it is to our state's geography. Anyone that's been here can tell you there's something special about this place. For many it's an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, a quiet retreat to live the lake life. For families, it's a place where children can play, learn, and grow in a safe environment and close knit community. For those entering the best years of their lives, it's a place to slow down and truly enjoy little things like making memories with grandchildren at the beach.