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1017 E Hess Lake Drive, Grant, MI 49327

$369,000

Year around, Summer or weekend get away. This walkout ranch is ready to move into. It has 2 bedrooms, full bath with jacuzzi tub, and open living room, dining area and kitchen overlooking the lake. Plus a deck to have your meals on/or just relax and enjoy the view if… Read MoreRead Less

Courtesy of Deverman Realty, David W Deverman.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 2, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,468

Lot Size

0.18 Acres

Year Built

1972

MLS Number

26014214

30 Days Snapshot Of 49327

$365k

+15%

(avg) sold price

-83%

home sold

-10%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Property Access

Road Surface Type: "Paved"

Basement

Basement: "Full", "Walk-Out Access"

Building

Architectural Style: "Ranch", Building Area Total: 768, Construction Materials: "Aluminum Siding", Living Area: 1,468, Year Built: 1972, 2 stories

Garage

Garage Included, 2 garage spaces

Water Features

Water Body Name: Hess Lake, Waterfront Features: "Lake", Waterfront Property

Heating

Heating: "Forced Air", Heating Included

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $0

Interior Features

Features: "Broadband"

Laundry

Features: "Gas Dryer Hookup"

Lot

Features: "Wooded", "Rolling Hills", 0.18 acres, Area: 0.18, Dimensions: 44 x 178, 7,771 square feet

Parking

Features: "Garage Door Opener"

Property

Other Structures: "Shed(s)", Parcel Number: 19-32-325-057, Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

Roof: "Composition"

Sewer

Sewer: "Septic Tank"

Taxes

Annual Amount: $4,802, Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utilities: "Natural Gas Connected", "Cable Connected", Water Source: "Well"

Windows

Features: "Screens", "Replacement"

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