Kelleys Island Homes and Condos for Sale

Kelleys Island at a Glance

Location: Kelleys Island in Lake Erie, Erie County, OH 43438
Streets: Lakeshore Dr, Division St, Melody Ln, Fairview, Maple, McGettigan, Morning Glory Ln, Valerie
Property type: Single-family homes and cottages (142 sales) plus condos (22 sales, all at the Quarry Condominium)
Year built: Early 1900s–2008 (about half after 1990)
Home size: About 1,060–2,800 sq ft for homes
Bedrooms: 2–5 (most 3)
HOA: Most homes have no association fee; Quarry condos run about $300–$400/month
Waterfront: Lake Erie views on about 30% of listings; beach rights on about one in five
Amenities: Kelleys Island State Park and beach, the Glacial Grooves, Inscription Rock, North Pond nature preserve and the downtown shops
School district: Kelleys Island Local Schools
Recent sales: Homes $275,000–$1,600,000 (38 sales, median about $497,000); condos $367,500–$425,000 (5 sales), Oct 2023–Oct 2026
Sales and community data: Firelands MLS.

Overview

Kelleys Island is the largest American island in Lake Erie and the busiest island market in Vacationland, with about 164 home and condo sales on Firelands MLS over the past ten years. Homes range from cottages to lakefront homes over $1 million, about half were built after 1990, and many owners use their homes as weekend and summer places.

Homes & Features

  • Cottages, year-round homes and lakefront homes, most with three bedrooms
  • Recent home sales from about $275,000 to $1.6 million, with a median near $497,000
  • Condos at the Quarry Condominium near downtown
  • Public water on most of the island; most homes use septic systems
  • Lake Erie views on about 30% of listings

Island Life & Getting There

The Kelleys Island Ferry carries cars and passengers from Marblehead, the Jet Express runs passenger service from Sandusky in season, and island air service flies from Port Clinton. Kelleys Island State Park has the beach, campground and the Glacial Grooves, and the downtown has restaurants, shops and the ferry docks. Winter ferry service is limited, so check current schedules if you plan to use a home year-round.

Schools

Kelleys Island is served by Kelleys Island Local Schools, a K–12 school on the island and one of the smallest public schools in Ohio. Confirm current details with the district.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do homes on Kelleys Island sell for?

Homes on Kelleys Island sold for about $275,000 to $1.6 million across 38 sales from October 2023 to October 2026, with a median near $497,000. Quarry Condominium units sold for $367,500 to $425,000 across 5 sales. Source: Firelands MLS.

How do you get to Kelleys Island?

The Kelleys Island Ferry carries cars and passengers from Marblehead, the Jet Express runs passenger service from Sandusky in season, and island air service flies from Port Clinton. Winter service is limited, so check current schedules.

Do Kelleys Island homes have public water?

Most do. Most recent listings show public water, with some on wells or cisterns, and most homes use septic systems, so check the water and sewer source for each property.

Is there an HOA on Kelleys Island?

Most homes have no association fee. Quarry Condominium units run about $300–$400/month in recent listings, and a few subdivisions have small yearly fees.

What school district is Kelleys Island in?

Kelleys Island is in the Kelleys Island Local School District, a K–12 school on the island.

Get in Touch

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