Catawba Cliffs: Lakefront Homes for Sale on Catawba Island

Catawba Cliffs at a Glance

Location: Northeast Catawba Island off E Cliff Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452
Streets: E Cliff Rd, N Ridge Rd, E Terrace Cir, Stonehenge Rd, E Ledge Rd, E Park Blvd, The Valley, Grove
Property type: Single-family homes
Year built: 1920s–2000s (mostly older lake homes with updates)
Home size: About 1,300–3,850 sq ft
Lot size: About 0.2–0.7 acres
Bedrooms: 2–5 (most 3)
HOA: About $350–$650/year in recent listings (common ground and snow removal)
Waterfront: About one in five sales were Lake Erie frontage
School district: Port Clinton City Schools
Recent sales: $190,000–$4,000,000 (12 sales, Oct 2023–Oct 2026)
Sales and community data: Firelands MLS.

Overview

Catawba Cliffs is one of the oldest lake communities on Catawba Island, with more than 50 home sales on Firelands MLS over the past ten years. Homes range from early-1900s cottages to large updated lakefront homes on the limestone bluffs along Lake Erie, which is why prices run from under $200,000 to several million.

Homes & Features

  • Cottages, ranches and two-story lake homes of about 1,300 to 3,850 square feet
  • Two to five bedrooms, most with three
  • Lake Erie frontage and bluff lots on some streets
  • Wooded lots of about a fifth to two-thirds of an acre
  • Older homes with updates alongside newer custom builds

Community & Location

Catawba Cliffs sits on the northeast tip of Catawba Island, about a mile from the Miller Ferry dock to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass. The Catawba Island Club and Catawba Island State Park are a short drive away, and downtown Port Clinton is about 15 minutes south.

Schools

Catawba Cliffs is served by Port Clinton City Schools, including Port Clinton High School. Confirm individual school assignments with the district.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do homes in Catawba Cliffs sell for?

Homes in Catawba Cliffs sold for about $190,000 to $4,000,000 across 12 sales from October 2023 to October 2026, based on Firelands MLS data.

Does Catawba Cliffs have an HOA?

Yes. Recent listings show a small association fee of about $350 to $650 per year for common ground and snow removal.

When were homes in Catawba Cliffs built?

Homes were built from the 1920s through the 2000s, many with later updates, and range from about 1,300 to 3,850 square feet.

Are there lakefront homes in Catawba Cliffs?

Yes. About one in five sales over the past ten years were coded as Lake Erie waterfront, and those sell at the top of the price range.

What school district is Catawba Cliffs in?

Catawba Cliffs is in the Port Clinton City School District.

Get in Touch

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