Bay View, Ohio Homes for Sale on Sandusky Bay

Bay View at a Glance

Location: Village of Bay View on Sandusky Bay, Margaretta Township, Erie County (Sandusky mailing address), OH 44870
Streets: Ogontz, Cayuga, Algonquin, Iroquois, Tuscarawas, Delaware, Shawnee, Seminole, Miami and Mohegan trails
Property type: Single-family homes and cottages, mostly single-story
Year built: 1930–1981 (median 1955)
Home size: About 850–1,790 sq ft
Bedrooms: 2–4 (most 3)
HOA: No fee in most listings; a few show a small yearly fee of about $25–$35
Waterfront: Sandusky Bay views on about 40% of listings; beach rights or leased dockage on a few
School district: Margaretta Local Schools
Recent sales: $230,000–$325,000 (4 sales, Oct 2023–Oct 2026); earlier sales mostly under $200,000
Sales and community data: Firelands MLS.

Overview

Bay View is a small village of about 600 people on Sandusky Bay, incorporated in 1951 and made up mostly of summer cottages, many now converted to year-round homes. There have been about 29 home sales on Firelands MLS over the past ten years, almost all single-story cottages and ranches on streets named as trails, and many listings show bay views.

Homes & Features

  • Cottages and ranches, most built from the 1930s to the 1960s
  • About 850 to 1,790 square feet, most with three bedrooms
  • Sandusky Bay views on many listings
  • Little or no association fee
  • Margaretta Local Schools

Village Life & Location

Bay View sits on the south shore of Sandusky Bay, close to Route 2, which crosses the bay to the Marblehead Peninsula and Port Clinton. Downtown Sandusky and Cedar Point are about 15 to 20 minutes east, and Castalia is a few minutes south.

Schools

Bay View is served by Margaretta Local Schools, based in Castalia. Confirm individual school assignments with the district.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do homes in Bay View sell for?

Recent Firelands MLS sales in Bay View from October 2023 to October 2026 ran from $230,000 to $325,000 across 4 sales. Earlier sales were mostly under $200,000, so values have risen. Ask us for a current value estimate.

Is Bay View on the water?

Bay View sits on Sandusky Bay. About 40% of listings show bay views, and a few include beach rights or leased dockage.

Is there an HOA in Bay View?

Most listings show no association fee; a few show a small yearly fee of about $25–$35.

When were homes in Bay View built?

Homes were built from about 1930 to 1981, with a median of 1955, and range from about 850 to 1,790 square feet.

What school district is Bay View in?

Bay View is in the Margaretta Local School District.

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