Put-in-Bay Homes and Condos for Sale on South Bass Island

Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island) at a Glance

Location: South Bass Island in Lake Erie, Put-in-Bay Township, Ottawa County, OH 43456
Streets: Airline Dr, Chapman Rd, West Shore Blvd, Langram Rd, Put-in-Bay Rd, Toledo Ave and the downtown streets
Property type: Single-family homes and cottages (112 sales) plus condos (29 sales), including Island Club, Banyan Cove, Put-in-Bay Condominium and Back Bay
Year built: Late 1800s–2016 (most homes 1900s–2003)
Home size: About 920–2,680 sq ft for homes
Bedrooms: 1–5 (most 3)
HOA: Most homes have no association fee; condos and planned communities like Island Club run about $170–$645/month
Waterfront: Lake Erie views on about 40% of listings; beach rights or owned beach on many lakefront homes
Amenities: Downtown Put-in-Bay, Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial, South Bass Island State Park, wineries, marinas and golf-cart touring
School district: Put-in-Bay Local Schools
Recent sales: Homes $239,000–$1,700,000 (23 sales, median about $540,000); condos $225,000–$445,000 (8 sales), Oct 2023–Oct 2026
Sales and community data: Firelands MLS.

Overview

Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island is the best-known of the Lake Erie islands, with about 141 home and condo sales on Firelands MLS over the past ten years. Island property ranges from cottages and manufactured homes in planned communities to Lake Erie estates over $1 million, and many owners use their homes as summer and weekend places or rent them out to visitors.

Homes & Features

  • Cottages, year-round homes and lakefront estates, most with three bedrooms
  • Recent home sales from about $239,000 to $1.7 million, with a median near $540,000
  • Condos and planned communities including Island Club, Banyan Cove, Put-in-Bay Condominium and Back Bay
  • Lake Erie views on about 40% of listings
  • Water is public on parts of the island and well-based on others; many homes use septic systems

Island Life & Getting There

The Miller Ferry runs from Catawba Island to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass, the Jet Express carries passengers from Port Clinton, and island air service flies from Port Clinton. Downtown Put-in-Bay has the harbor, DeRivera Park, restaurants and Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial, and most owners get around the island by golf cart. Ferry and flight schedules are reduced in winter, so check current schedules if you plan to use a home year-round.

Schools

Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island) is served by Put-in-Bay Local Schools, the K–12 school on South Bass Island. Confirm current details with the district.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do homes on Put-in-Bay sell for?

Homes on Put-in-Bay sold for about $239,000 to $1.7 million across 23 sales from October 2023 to October 2026, with a median near $540,000. Condos sold for about $225,000 to $445,000 across 8 sales. Source: Firelands MLS.

How do you get to Put-in-Bay?

The Miller Ferry runs from Catawba Island to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass, the Jet Express carries passengers from Port Clinton, and island air service flies from Port Clinton. The Miller Ferry carries cars; the Jet Express is passenger-only. Service is reduced in winter, so check current schedules.

Do Put-in-Bay homes have public water and sewer?

It depends on the street. About 40% of island listings show public water and most of the rest use wells, and many homes are on septic systems rather than public sewer, so check the water and sewer source for each property before you buy.

Can you rent out a home on Put-in-Bay?

Many island owners rent their homes to visitors, but rules differ by community and association. Check the association documents and current village and township rules for any property you are considering.

What school district is Put-in-Bay in?

Put-in-Bay is in the Put-in-Bay Local School District, which runs the K–12 school on South Bass Island.

Get in Touch

Contact the Vacationland Ohio Team for current availability or a private showing on Put-in-Bay.

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