Vermilion-on-the-Lake: Lake Erie Cottages and Homes for Sale

Vermilion-on-the-Lake at a Glance

Location: Along Lake Erie off Edgewater Dr and Liberty Ave, east of downtown Vermilion, OH 44089
Streets: Edgewater Dr, Fairfax Rd, Mornington Rd, Highbridge Rd, Harcourt Rd, Cummings Rd, Roxboro Rd, Parkland Blvd
Property type: Single-family cottages and homes, mostly ranches, bungalows and Cape Cods
Year built: 1900s–1997 (median 1960)
Home size: About 860–1,680 sq ft
Bedrooms: 2–4 (most 3)
HOA: No association fee shown in listings
Waterfront: Some homes on or near Lake Erie; most are a short walk from the lake
School district: Vermilion Local Schools
Recent sales: $100,700–$305,000 for most sales (52 sales, Oct 2023–Oct 2026; median about $170,000, top sale $655,000)
Sales and community data: MLS Now.

Overview

Vermilion-on-the-Lake is a lakeshore neighborhood of cottages and small homes on the east side of Vermilion, and with about 202 sales on MLS Now over the past ten years it is the busiest neighborhood in the city. Most homes are ranches, bungalows and Cape Cods on small lots, many started as summer cottages, and recent sales have centered around $170,000.

Homes & Features

  • Cottages and small homes, many first built as summer places
  • About 860 to 1,680 square feet, most with three bedrooms
  • Small lots of about an eighth of an acre
  • No association fee
  • A short walk to Lake Erie from most streets

Neighborhood & Location

Vermilion-on-the-Lake runs along Lake Erie east of downtown Vermilion. Downtown’s shops, restaurants and Main Street Beach are about 5 to 10 minutes west, Route 2 and Route 6 are close by, and Cleveland is about 40 minutes east.

Schools

Vermilion-on-the-Lake is served by Vermilion Local Schools, including Vermilion High School. Confirm individual school assignments with the district.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do homes in Vermilion-on-the-Lake sell for?

Recent MLS Now sales in Vermilion-on-the-Lake from October 2023 to October 2026: $100,700–$305,000 for most sales. There were about 202 sales over the past ten years. Ask us for a current value estimate.

Is there an HOA in Vermilion-on-the-Lake?

No association fee shown in listings.

When were homes in Vermilion-on-the-Lake built?

Homes were built 1900s to 1997 (median 1960) and range from about 860–1,680 sq ft.

What school district is Vermilion-on-the-Lake in?

Vermilion-on-the-Lake is in the Vermilion Local School District.

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