7979 Forest Beach Road

Sold 3/28/24

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Last Sold Price

$205,000

3 beds2 baths1,015 sqft$202/sqft

7979 Forest Beach Road, Watervliet, MI 49098

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.28 acresLot Size

1974Year Built

$202/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Extremely comfortable and wonderfully maintained, this move-in-ready ranch home is ideally situated right near PAW PAW LAKE! Enjoy the tastefully decorated, nicely sized rooms all on one convenient level. Ample closet and cabinet space, and newer appliances. The spacious primary bedroom features sliders to the private back yard and an ensuite half bath. Attached 2-car garage and BRAND NEW high-efficiency FURNACE! Make the most of entertaining with the private fenced back yard, with plenty of room...Extremely comfortable and wonderfully maintained, this move-in-ready ranch home is ideally situated right near PAW PAW LAKE! Enjoy the tastefully decorated, nicely sized rooms all on one convenient level. Ample closet and cabinet space, and newer appliances. The spacious primary bedroom features sliders to the private back yard and an ensuite half bath. Attached 2-car garage and BRAND NEW high-efficiency FURNACE! Make the most of entertaining with the private fenced back yard, with plenty of room for gardening, grilling and chilling! Fantastic quiet neighborhood close to schools, 2 blocks from public access at picturesque Paw Paw Lake. Nearby golfing, great dining, health care, and easy access to I-94. 15 minutes from St. Joseph or South Haven, and those gorgeous Lake Michigan beaches.

Listed by: Cynthia Trapp 269.424.5500 cynthiatrapp@cressyeverett.com Brokerage DRE #6505245167 • Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Listing closed: 03/28/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 24007821

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$217,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

99.2%

1/38

$219,000

Sold 07/08/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,086
Square Feet: 0.14
Acres

8243 Forest Beach Road, Watervliet, MI 49098

1/26

$210,000

Sold 05/05/25

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,120
Square Feet: 0.21
Acres

363 Riverside Drive, Watervliet, MI 49098

1/17

$225,000

Sold 04/02/26

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,000
Square Feet: 0.46
Acres

331 East Parsons Street, Watervliet, MI 49098

1/25

$187,000

Sold 07/16/25

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,072
Square Feet: 0.15
Acres

209 Congress Street, Watervliet, MI 49098

1/30

$169,000

Sold 03/31/26

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,103
Square Feet: 1.21
Acres

7349 Red Arrow Highway, Watervliet, MI 49098

1/37

$164,900

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3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 904
Square Feet: 0.16
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1/53

$217,000

Sold 12/18/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,261
Square Feet: 0.2
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$245,000

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Bathrooms: 1,597
Square Feet: 0.36
Acres

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$255,000

Sold 02/25/26

3
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,120
Square Feet: 8.12
Acres

63041 70th Street, Watervliet, MI 49098

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Property Information for 7979 Forest Beach Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,039 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Berrien County
Waterfront Features: Lake
Architectural Style: Ranch

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1974
Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,119 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Cross Streets: Park, Lake
Municipality: Watervliet Twp

Subdivision: Forest Beach
Directions: From M-140, turn west onto Forest Beach. Home is at the corner of Park and Forest Beach, on the right.
Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
Street #: 7979
Street Name: Forest Beach
Suffix: Road
City: Watervliet
State: MI
Zip Code: 49098
County: Berrien
Latitude: 42.200669
Longitude: -86.264794
Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
Water Type: Lake

Taxes and HOA

Taxable Value: 56700.0
Approx. Assoc Fee: $0

Tax ID #: 11-21-2330-0152-00-4
Homestead: 100
SEV: 57900

Parking

Parking Features: Attached
Garage Spaces: 2.0

Garage Y/N: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Driveway: Asphalt

Virtual Tour

Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
Total Open Houses Count: 0

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Corner Lot
SqFt Source: Measured

Lot Dimensions: 100 X 120
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1015.0
SqFt Above Grade: 1015.0
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.28
Lot Square Footage: 12119.0
Lot Size Area: 0.28

Property and Assessments

Tax Year: 2023
Road Surface Type: Paved

Legal: LOTS 152 & 153 THE REVISED PLAT OF FOREST BEACH
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Total Floor Plans Count: 0
Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1974
Video Groups: 0
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Accessibility Features YN: No
Income Property: No

Utilities

Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, High-Speed Internet
Sewer: Public Sewer, Public

Water Source: Public, Well
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Connected
Water: Public, Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Roof: Shingle
Stories: 1

Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Fencing: Fenced Back
Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Public Access 1 Mile or Less
Street Type: Paved, Public
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Shingle
Substructure: Slab
Windows: Insulated Windows
Landscape: Garden Area
Landscape : Garden Area: Yes

Interior Features

Heating: Forced Air
Window Features: Insulated Windows

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener
Laundry Features: In Kitchen, Laundry Closet, Main Level
Fireplace: No
Room Total: 6
Main Bedrooms: 3
Fireplaces Total: 0
Basement: No
Cooling: Ceiling Fans
Total Baths: 2.0
Full Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.5
Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.1
Heating: Yes
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bedrooms: 3
Half Baths: 1.0
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1015
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes

Rental

Rental Information

Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Rural Development, VA Loan

Property History for 7979 Forest Beach Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 28, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1530811916	$205,000	+11.5% / yr
Mar 28, 2024	Sold MiRealSource #70390287	$205,000	—
Mar 28, 2024	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #24007821	$205,000	—
Mar 28, 2024	Sold Realcomp #69024007821	$205,000	—
Feb 17, 2024	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #24007821		—
Feb 17, 2024	Contract Signed Realcomp #69024007821		—
Feb 16, 2024	Contract Signed MiRealSource #70390287		—
Feb 16, 2024	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #70390287	$189,000	—
Feb 16, 2024	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #24007821	$189,000	—
Feb 16, 2024	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69024007821	$189,000	—
Dec 28, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1306049972	$115,700	—
Dec 28, 2018	Sold MiRealSource #70034445	$115,700	—
Dec 28, 2018	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #18044740	$115,700	—
Dec 28, 2018	Sold Realcomp #69018044740	$115,700	—
Dec 6, 2018	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #18044740		—
Dec 6, 2018	Contract Signed Realcomp #69018044740		—
Dec 5, 2018	Contract Signed MiRealSource #70034445		—
Sep 10, 2018	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69018044740	$121,000	—
Sep 10, 2018	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #70034445	$121,000	—
Sep 10, 2018	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #18044740	$121,000	—
Apr 6, 2012	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #11017938	$99,900	—
Apr 5, 2012	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #65011017938	$99,900	—
Apr 5, 2011	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #11017938	$99,900	—
Apr 5, 2011	Listed (Active) Realcomp #65011017938	$99,900	—
Dec 24, 2010	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #10029488	$98,900	—
Dec 23, 2010	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #53010029488	$98,900	—
Jun 30, 2010	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #10029488	$98,900	—
Jun 28, 2010	Listed (Active) Realcomp #53010029488	$98,900	—
Jun 15, 2010	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2948959	$99,900	—
Jun 14, 2010	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #53002948959	$99,900	—
Dec 17, 2009	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2948959	$99,900	—
Dec 15, 2009	Listed (Active) Realcomp #53002948959	$99,900	—
Oct 26, 2009	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2919021	$99,900	—
Oct 25, 2009	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #53002919021	$99,900	—
May 18, 2009	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2919021	$109,900	—
May 17, 2009	Listed (Active) Realcomp #53002919021	$109,900	—
Jan 30, 2001	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #2100389	$87,500	—
Jan 30, 2001	Sold Realcomp #69002100389	$87,500	—
Jan 9, 2001	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #2100389		—
Jan 9, 2001	Contract Signed Realcomp #69002100389		—
Jan 4, 2001	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2100389	$86,500	—
Jan 4, 2001	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69002100389	$86,500	—
Apr 22, 1999	Sold Realcomp #69009833399	$70,000	—
Apr 22, 1999	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #9833399	$70,000	—
Apr 3, 1999	Contract Signed Realcomp #69009833399		—
Apr 3, 1999	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #9833399		—
Dec 15, 1998	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69009833399	$71,900	—
Dec 15, 1998	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #9833399	$71,900	—
Feb 28, 1998	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #69009721515	$64,900	—
Nov 14, 1997	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #9721515	$64,900	—
Aug 14, 1997	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69009721515	$64,900	—
Aug 14, 1997	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #9721515	$64,900	—
Aug 6, 1997	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #9714624	$67,900	—
Aug 6, 1997	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #69009714624	$67,900	—
Jun 6, 1997	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #9714624	$69,900	—
Jun 6, 1997	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69009714624	$69,900	—
Jun 4, 1997	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #9705245	$72,500	—
Jun 4, 1997	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #69009705245	$72,500	—
Mar 4, 1997	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #9705245	$74,900	—
Mar 4, 1997	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69009705245	$74,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/28/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1530811916	$205,000 +11.5% / yr
03/28/2024	Sold MiRealSource #70390287	$205,000
03/28/2024	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #24007821	$205,000
03/28/2024	Sold Realcomp #69024007821	$205,000
02/17/2024	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #24007821	—
02/17/2024	Contract Signed Realcomp #69024007821	—
02/16/2024	Contract Signed MiRealSource #70390287	—
02/16/2024	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #70390287	$189,000
02/16/2024	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #24007821	$189,000
02/16/2024	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69024007821	$189,000
12/28/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1306049972	$115,700
12/28/2018	Sold MiRealSource #70034445	$115,700
12/28/2018	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #18044740	$115,700
12/28/2018	Sold Realcomp #69018044740	$115,700
12/06/2018	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #18044740	—
12/06/2018	Contract Signed Realcomp #69018044740	—
12/05/2018	Contract Signed MiRealSource #70034445	—
09/10/2018	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69018044740	$121,000
09/10/2018	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #70034445	$121,000
09/10/2018	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #18044740	$121,000
04/06/2012	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #11017938	$99,900
04/05/2012	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #65011017938	$99,900
04/05/2011	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #11017938	$99,900
04/05/2011	Listed (Active) Realcomp #65011017938	$99,900
12/24/2010	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #10029488	$98,900
12/23/2010	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #53010029488	$98,900
06/30/2010	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #10029488	$98,900
06/28/2010	Listed (Active) Realcomp #53010029488	$98,900
06/15/2010	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2948959	$99,900
06/14/2010	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #53002948959	$99,900
12/17/2009	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2948959	$99,900
12/15/2009	Listed (Active) Realcomp #53002948959	$99,900
10/26/2009	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2919021	$99,900
10/25/2009	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #53002919021	$99,900
05/18/2009	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2919021	$109,900
05/17/2009	Listed (Active) Realcomp #53002919021	$109,900
01/30/2001	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #2100389	$87,500
01/30/2001	Sold Realcomp #69002100389	$87,500
01/09/2001	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #2100389	—
01/09/2001	Contract Signed Realcomp #69002100389	—
01/04/2001	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2100389	$86,500
01/04/2001	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69002100389	$86,500
04/22/1999	Sold Realcomp #69009833399	$70,000
04/22/1999	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #9833399	$70,000
04/03/1999	Contract Signed Realcomp #69009833399	—
04/03/1999	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #9833399	—
12/15/1998	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69009833399	$71,900
12/15/1998	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #9833399	$71,900
02/28/1998	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #69009721515	$64,900
11/14/1997	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #9721515	$64,900
08/14/1997	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69009721515	$64,900
08/14/1997	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #9721515	$64,900
08/06/1997	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #9714624	$67,900
08/06/1997	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #69009714624	$67,900
06/06/1997	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #9714624	$69,900
06/06/1997	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69009714624	$69,900
06/04/1997	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #9705245	$72,500
06/04/1997	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #69009705245	$72,500
03/04/1997	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #9705245	$74,900
03/04/1997	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69009705245	$74,900

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

Public Records for 7979 Forest Beach Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$11 ($1 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Lot Size12,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965ZoningR1BCountyBERRIENAPN21-2330-0152-00-4

Schools near 7979 Forest Beach Road

This home is within Watervliet School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	South Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 2	1.2 mi
6/10	North Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	0.3 mi
6/10	Watervliet Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.1 mi
6/10	Watervliet Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
2/10	Way - Watervliet High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	South Elementary School PublicPK to 2 Serves this home	1.2 mi
6/10	North Elementary School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
6/10	Watervliet Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
6/10	Watervliet Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
2/10	Way - Watervliet High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.2 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 7979 Forest Beach Road, Watervliet, MI 49098	$205,000	3	2	1,015	12,119
7969 Forest Beach Road, Watervliet, MI 49098	–	3	2	–	6,000
4926 Park Drive, Watervliet, MI 49098	–	3	1	–	6,000
V/l Lake Street, Watervliet, MI 49098	$12,000	–	–	–	6,055
4925 Lake Street, Watervliet, MI 49098	$12,000	–	–	–	6,055
4936 Park Drive, Watervliet, MI 49098	$84,900	2	1	720	6,098
7980 Forest Beach Road, Watervliet, MI 49098	$49,900	3	1	1,150	50,160
135 Lake Avenue, Watervliet, MI 49098	–	–	–	–	6,000
7945 Forest Beach Road, Watervliet, MI 49098	$35,000	4	1	–	12,197
8021 Forest Beach Road, Watervliet, MI 49098	$1,666	–	–	–	56,628
7952 Forest Beach Road, Watervliet, MI 49098	$50,000	2	1	–	43,560
4943 Lake Street, Watervliet, MI 49098	$49,900	4	2	2,096	6,000
8018 Forest Beach Road, Watervliet, MI 49098	$78,000	3	2	1,364	28,314
4939 Park Drive, Watervliet, MI 49098	–	3	2	–	30,492
4942 Park Drive, Watervliet, MI 49098	$87,100	–	–	–	6,000
4951 Lake Street, Watervliet, MI 49098	–	1	1	–	6,000

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