51888 Lake Avenue

1,186 Sq. Ft.
$257 / Sq. Ft.
1,186
Sq. Ft.
$257
per Sq. Ft.

Description

510 Acre All Sports Portage Lake. This is a nicely updated Lake Home on a large lot, with 92 Ft of Lake Frontage. The main level has been completely updated. The Kitchen / Dining area and Bath Vanity feature Quartz Counters, Ceramic Floor, like-new Stainless Appliances, plus new white cabinetry. Main floor Master Bedroom has a large Walk in Closet. Laundry is Main Level. The Front 3 Season Room leads to extra large deck. At the rear entrance is a nice covered Patio. There is a 2 Car Detached Garage...510 Acre All Sports Portage Lake. This is a nicely updated Lake Home on a large lot, with 92 Ft of Lake Frontage. The main level has been completely updated. The Kitchen / Dining area and Bath Vanity feature Quartz Counters, Ceramic Floor, like-new Stainless Appliances, plus new white cabinetry. Main floor Master Bedroom has a large Walk in Closet. Laundry is Main Level. The Front 3 Season Room leads to extra large deck. At the rear entrance is a nice covered Patio. There is a 2 Car Detached Garage plus an extra Garage plus, a Screened Gazebo and 2 storage Sheds. There is a Great lake View and Fantastic Sunsets. This is a great, year round, Lake House on a Large Lot on a Fantastic Lake. Come take a look!
  1. Listed by Steve D Snyder • Brokerage DRE #6505280813 • RE/MAX of Kalamazoo
    P: (269)-207-1929 C: (269)-207-1929 steve@snydershouse.com

Property Details for 51888 Lake Avenue

Waterfront Features
Lake
Architectural Style
Traditional
LISTING CLOSED: 03/31/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 51888 Lake Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #23006017
Days on Market1
Taxes$2,250 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built-
Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,860 SF
CountySt. Joseph County

Location

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Building Information for 51888 Lake Avenue

Stories2Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,860 SF

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$1,738 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,550

Property Taxes

$188

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 51888 Lake Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Michigan Ave & end
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Municipality: Mendon Twp
  • Subdivision: Helena Beech Lot 10
  • Body of Water: Portage Lake
  • Directions: Take Michigan Avenue east from US 131 to Silver St (24th St). South and around the curve to Lake Ave. North to house.
  • Area - Major: St. Joseph County - J
  • Street #: 51888
  • Street Name: Lake
  • Suffix: Avenue
  • City: Three Rivers
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49093
  • County: St. Joseph
  • Latitude: 42.044328
  • Longitude: -85.512027
  • Area - Minor: St. Joseph County - J
  • Water Type: Lake
  • Accessibility Feat: No Step Entrance
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 87261.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 01 00 400 1200
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 94500
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Other Structures: Second Garage, Shed(s)
  • Driveway: Concrete
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 180 x 154 x 92 x 172
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1186.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1186.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Square Footage: 17860.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.41
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: Attached
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 0
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: Yes
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 92
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Patio And Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Deck, Patio
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Private Frontage
  • Street Type: Paved, Private
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full, Michigan Basement
  • Windows: Insulated Windows, Replacement, Screens
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows
  • Interior Features: Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 6
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Snack Bar
  • Additional Items: Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 900
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 900.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 3.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Ceiling Height: 9.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Second Garage
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Rural Development, VA Loan

Property History for 51888 Lake Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 31, 2023

Sold

Realcomp #66023006017

$305,000—
Mar 31, 2023

Sold

MiRealSource #70302643

$305,000—
Mar 31, 2023

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #23006017

$305,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/31/2023

Sold

Realcomp #66023006017

$305,000
03/31/2023

Sold

MiRealSource #70302643

$305,000
03/31/2023

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #23006017

$305,000

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

Public Records for 51888 Lake Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$51,500Additions$92,800Total$144,300
Tax Record2025$4,105 ($342 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt700 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt700 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt572 SqFtLot Size18,731 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningA-AGICountyST. JOSEPHAPN010-040-012-00

Schools near 51888 Lake Avenue

This home is within Mendon Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mendon Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mendon Middle/High School
Public6 to 12

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