Current Market Data · Macomb County, MI (Realcomp, March 2026)
Median Price
$250K
YoY Change
+4.7%
Days on Market
15
Price / Sq Ft
$170
About St. Clair Shores
St. Clair Shores is the canal capital of Macomb County — a waterfront community with over 25 miles of navigable canals connecting to Lake St. Clair and the Lake St. Clair Metropark. The community has a strong boating culture, annual waterfront events, and a lifestyle that is essentially unique in the Detroit metro area. Residents who choose SCS do so largely for the water access.
Inland St. Clair Shores is a straightforward brick-ranch community with good bones and accessible prices. The community's proximity to Detroit makes it attractive for buyers who want to be close to the city without paying Detroit-adjacent prices.
Real Estate Overview
St. Clair Shores divides clearly into the canal market and the inland market. Canal homes carry a significant premium over comparable inland properties due to the dock rights, water views, and recreational access they provide. Both markets are active, with inland homes moving briskly due to accessible price points and the canal market attracting boating-lifestyle buyers from across the region.
The SCS market tends to be more liquid than its prices might suggest — the specific lifestyle draw creates a concentrated, motivated buyer pool.
What Your Budget Buys in St. Clair Shores
Entry Tier
$180K–$270K gets you a ranch or bungalow in SCS's inland sections — solid brick construction, well-established neighborhoods.
Mid Range
$270K–$450K brings canal-front access with dock rights, updated ranches with water views, or well-maintained canal-front colonials.
Luxury Tier
Above $450K is where you find direct Lake St. Clair frontage — a genuinely rare category in Southeast Michigan.
Sarah’s Take
“St. Clair Shores is the market that consistently surprises buyers who haven't been there. You show them the Nautical Mile, a canal home with direct Lake St. Clair access, and the price point — and they can't believe it exists. For sellers, I've seen strong results here because the product is genuinely unique and the buyer who discovers it is motivated.”
Sarah Patrick
Principal Broker, The Patrick Group
Location & Access
- •Bordered by Grosse Pointe Woods (south), Eastpointe (west), Clinton Township (north), and Lake St. Clair (east)
- •Access via Jefferson Avenue, 9 Mile Road, and I-94 via Gratiot Avenue
- •Lake St. Clair Metropark within 5 miles north along Jefferson
- •Approximately 15 miles northeast of downtown Detroit
Schools
Primary District: South Lake School District
St. Clair Shores is served by South Lake School District and Lakeview Public Schools depending on the specific address. These are smaller districts — verify which school district a specific property feeds into, as this affects both resale value and school programming.
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Market statistics are sourced from Realcomp MLS data for MacombCounty and reflect general market conditions as of March 2026. City-level figures are adjusted estimates based on known market positioning and may not reflect official MLS sub-market data. Price ranges are general guidance and not guarantees of value. Individual property values depend on condition, location, and current market conditions. School district information should be verified directly with the district for specific property addresses. The Patrick Group | Oak & Stone Real Estate is committed to compliance with the Fair Housing Act and all applicable fair housing laws. Equal Housing Opportunity.