Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,427 sqft$78/sqft
4877 Forest Beach Road, Watervliet, MI 49098
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.55 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$78/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Diamond in the Rough! One of a kind vintage 4-5 bedroom/1.5 bath cottage on .55 acre lot with Paw Paw Lake views waiting for you to polish her into a jewel again! Many unique features including glamorous marble fireplace and beautiful Czechoslovakian crystal chandelier in living room. Lovely paneled walls and wood floors. Many windows throughout bringing natural light in. Great deck on side perfect for sunning, grilling or entertaining. Located across the street from Paw Paw lake and down the road...Diamond in the Rough! One of a kind vintage 4-5 bedroom/1.5 bath cottage on .55 acre lot with Paw Paw Lake views waiting for you to polish her into a jewel again! Many unique features including glamorous marble fireplace and beautiful Czechoslovakian crystal chandelier in living room. Lovely paneled walls and wood floors. Many windows throughout bringing natural light in. Great deck on side perfect for sunning, grilling or entertaining. Located across the street from Paw Paw lake and down the road from Paw Paw golf course. Come see and bring your vision!
  • Listed by: Kimberly Webb 269.757.1252 kimberlywebb55@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #6505433104 • Realty Executives Instant Equity
Listing closed: 08/12/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 22032577

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$299,900

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

96.1%

Watervliet, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 4877 Forest Beach Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,485 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.55 AC / 24,002 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Paw Paw Ave
  • Municipality: Watervliet Twp
  • Body of Water: Paw Paw Lake
  • Directions: Paw Paw Ave to Forest Beach to home at end of road.
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 4877
  • Street Name: Forest Beach
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Watervliet
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49098
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 42.200047
  • Longitude: -86.276276
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 50996.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 2119000001007
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 72300
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2427.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 2427.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Square Footage: 24002.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.55
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: Per Title Commitment.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Public Access 1 Mile or Less, View
  • Street Type: Paved
  • Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full
  • Windows: Storms
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Landscape: Flower Garden
  • Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Storms
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 7
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Mud Room Access, Snack Bar
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1927
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 4
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1085.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 4877 Forest Beach Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 12, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497071254

$190,000
Aug 12, 2022

Sold

MiRealSource #70275471

$190,000
Aug 12, 2022

Sold

Realcomp #69022032577

$190,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/12/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1497071254

$190,000
08/12/2022

Sold

MiRealSource #70275471

$190,000
08/12/2022

Sold

Realcomp #69022032577

$190,000

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

Public Records for 4877 Forest Beach Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,671 ($223 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningR1BCountyBERRIENAPN21-1900-0001-00-7

Schools near 4877 Forest Beach Road

This home is within Watervliet School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
South Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

North Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Watervliet Middle School
Public6 to 8

Watervliet Senior High School
Public9 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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