Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,062 sqft$365/sqft
48168 70th Avenue, Decatur, MI 49045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1938Year Built
$365/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to Christie Lake -- a clear, spring-fed, all-sports lake known for its quiet shoreline, low turnover, and timeless Michigan charm. This 3 bedroom cottage sits just steps from the water with 36 feet of private frontage, offering an affordable and highly sought-after entry point into one of Van Buren County's most desirable lake communities. The home is comfortable as-is, with the flexibility for future updates or expansion. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, a family lake house,...Welcome to Christie Lake -- a clear, spring-fed, all-sports lake known for its quiet shoreline, low turnover, and timeless Michigan charm. This 3 bedroom cottage sits just steps from the water with 36 feet of private frontage, offering an affordable and highly sought-after entry point into one of Van Buren County's most desirable lake communities. The home is comfortable as-is, with the flexibility for future updates or expansion. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, a family lake house, or a renovation-ready property with strong long-term value, this location delivers. Opportunities at this price point on Christie Lake are exceptionally rare -- and when they come to market, they don't last.
  • Listed by: Wayne Ryan 574.876.9641 river-p-auctions@comcast.net Brokerage DRE #6505432300 • McKinnies Realty
Listing closed: 07/15/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 26015741

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Sold By D Mottl Realty Group LLC

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Property Information for 48168 70th Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,325 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,975 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Territorial Rd. / Hill Ave.
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Municipality: Lawrence Twp
  • Body of Water: Christie Lake
  • Directions: From downtown Decatur, take M-51 south to Territorial Road and turn west. Continue approximately 2.5 miles to Hill Avenue, then north to 70th Street. Follow 70th east toward Christie Lake--property on lake side near intersection of 70th and Hill Avenue
  • Area - Major: Lawrence Twp (80013)
  • Street #: 48168
  • Street Name: 70th
  • Suffix: Avenue
  • City: Decatur
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49045
  • County: Van Buren
  • Latitude: 42.162128
  • Longitude: -86.014347
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal
  • Taxable Value: 83014.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Assoc. Fee Payable: Annually
  • Seller's Annual Property Tax: $4,325
  • Tax ID #: 80-13-186-019-00
  • Association: Yes
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 113300
School Information
  • High School: Lawrence Jr/Sr High School
  • Middle School: Lawrence Jr/Sr High School
  • Elementary School: Lawrence Elementary School
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1062.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1062.0
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Square Footage: 11975.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.27
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Legal: 463-D19 36-3-15 1597-520 1643-1 * LOT 19 ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF ROSE'S LANDING TWO *** SPLIT ON 27 DECEMBER 2012 FROM 80-13-036-001-00 FOR 2013.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 4
  • Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 04-16-2026 05:38:29 AM
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 36
Utilities
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Assoc Access, Private Frontage, View
  • Street Type: Dirt, Private
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Asphalt
  • Substructure: Walk-Out Access
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air, Other
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace: No
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dryer, Range, Washer
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Room Types: Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Bathroom 1, Laundry, Bedroom 2, Bonus Room, Utility Room
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Electric
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Other
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Washer
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1062
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Main Level Primary: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 91.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 48168 70th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 15, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1945060882

$388,000
Jul 15, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #139276765

$388,000

+11.2% / yr

Jul 15, 2026

Sold

Realcomp #69026015741

$388,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/15/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1945060882

$388,000
07/15/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #139276765

$388,000

+11.2% / yr

07/15/2026

Sold

Realcomp #69026015741

$388,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 48168 70th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$874 ($73 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,062 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,062 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,062 SqFtLot Size7,928 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1938ZoningR-3CountyVAN BURENAPN80-13-186-019-00

Schools near 48168 70th Avenue

This home is within Lawrence Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lawrence Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Lawrence Jr/Sr High School
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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