Johnson’s Island Homes for Sale on Sandusky Bay

Johnson’s Island at a Glance

Location: Johnson’s Island in Sandusky Bay, Danbury Township, Ottawa County (Marblehead mailing address), OH 43440
Streets: Memorial Shoreway, Confederate Dr, Baycliffs Dr, Forest Glen, Woodcliff, Quarrystone
Property type: Single-family homes in two subdivisions: Bay Haven Estates and Bay Cliffs
Year built: 1964–2019
Home size: About 1,310–4,780 sq ft
Bedrooms: 2–7 (most 3–4)
HOA: About $500–$525/year in Bay Haven Estates and $1,250–$1,570/year in Bay Cliffs; some homes show no fee
Waterfront: Sandusky Bay views on most listings; boat dockage owned with about half of Bay Haven homes and most Bay Cliffs homes
Amenities: Private residential island reached by a toll causeway; the Johnson’s Island Confederate Cemetery, a National Historic Landmark site
School district: Danbury Local Schools
Recent sales: $325,000–$2,550,000 (17 sales, Oct 2023–Oct 2026)
Sales and community data: Firelands MLS.

Overview

Johnson’s Island is a private residential island of about 300 acres in Sandusky Bay, reached by a toll causeway from the Marblehead Peninsula. Its homes are in two subdivisions, Bay Haven Estates and Bay Cliffs, with about 55 sales between them on Firelands MLS over the past ten years. Most homes have bay views, many come with their own boat dock, and recent sales have ranged from about $325,000 to $2.55 million.

Homes & Features

  • Two subdivisions: Bay Haven Estates (1960s–2000s homes) and Bay Cliffs (larger homes built 1996–2019)
  • Sandusky Bay views on most listings
  • Owned boat docks with many homes
  • Private island with a toll causeway
  • Danbury Local Schools

Island History & Location

During the Civil War, Johnson’s Island held a Union prison camp for Confederate officers, and its Confederate cemetery is now part of a National Historic Landmark site and the only part of the island open to the public. The causeway leaves Bayshore Road on the Marblehead Peninsula; Lakeside and Marblehead are about 15 minutes away, and the Route 2 bridge to Sandusky and Cedar Point is about 15 minutes west.

Schools

Johnson’s Island is served by Danbury Local Schools, the district for Lakeside, Marblehead and Danbury Township. Confirm individual school assignments with the district.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do homes on Johnson’s Island sell for?

Homes on Johnson’s Island sold for about $325,000 to $2.55 million across 17 sales from October 2023 to October 2026. Bay Haven Estates ran about $325,000 to $1.13 million and Bay Cliffs about $440,000 to $2.55 million. Source: Firelands MLS.

How do you get to Johnson’s Island?

A toll causeway connects the island to Bayshore Road on the Marblehead Peninsula. The island is a private residential area; only the Confederate cemetery is open to the public.

Is there an HOA on Johnson’s Island?

About $500–$525/year in Bay Haven Estates and $1,250–$1,570/year in Bay Cliffs in recent listings; some homes show no fee.

Do Johnson’s Island homes have boat docks?

Many do. About half of Bay Haven Estates sales and most Bay Cliffs sales list owned boat dockage, so check each listing.

What school district is Johnson’s Island in?

Johnson’s Island is in the Danbury Local School District.

Get in Touch

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