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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,086 sqft$202/sqft
8243 Forest Beach Road, Watervliet, MI 49098
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,170 sq ftLot Size
1993Year Built
$202/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$425/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Your gateway to lake living! 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch, located just a short stroll from the sandy shores of Paw Paw Lake. Turn weekends into mini vacations without ever packing a bag. Step inside to an open floor plan filled with natural light, vaulted ceilings, and bamboo wood flooring, spacious living room, mudroom, and laundry off the garage. Primary bedroom complete with private full bath, while 2 add'tl bedrooms and a full bath. Thermal windows provide energy efficiency, 2023 high-efficiency...Your gateway to lake living! 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch, located just a short stroll from the sandy shores of Paw Paw Lake. Turn weekends into mini vacations without ever packing a bag. Step inside to an open floor plan filled with natural light, vaulted ceilings, and bamboo wood flooring, spacious living room, mudroom, and laundry off the garage. Primary bedroom complete with private full bath, while 2 add'tl bedrooms and a full bath. Thermal windows provide energy efficiency, 2023 high-efficiency furnace/central a/c maintain an ideal climate all year long. Newer upgrades inc: roof, roof decking, and gutters, saving your future expense. If you're seeking a peaceful vacation retreat or a full-time residence with beach access privileges, this home delivers both.
  • Listed by: Joy Schwarting 269.588.5055 joy@buyhomeswithjoy.com Brokerage DRE #6505381103 • Century 21 Affiliated
Listing closed: 07/08/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 25027548

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$219,900

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

95.6%

Watervliet, MI

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Location

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Sold By Epique Realty

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Property Information for 8243 Forest Beach Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,912 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,170 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: North Watervliet Road
  • Municipality: Watervliet Twp
  • Directions: M140 through Watervliet to North Watervliet Road. Turn left on Forest Beach Road
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 8243
  • Street Name: Forest Beach
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Watervliet
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49098
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 42.200662
  • Longitude: -86.258292
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Includes: Other
  • Taxable Value: 47920.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $425
  • Tax ID #: 11-21-6080-0128-00-5
  • Association: Yes
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 93400
Parking
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 1
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x120
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1086.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1086.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Square Footage: 6170.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: LOT 128 POKAGON HEIGHTS
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 500
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Assoc Access, Public Access 1 Mile or Less
  • Street Type: Paved
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Crawl Space
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area
  • Additional Items: Garage Door Opener, Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1086
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 8243 Forest Beach Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 8, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1906004413

$219,000
Jul 8, 2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25027548

$219,000
Jul 8, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70474203

$219,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/08/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1906004413

$219,000
07/08/2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25027548

$219,000
07/08/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70474203

$219,000

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

Public Records for 8243 Forest Beach Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,950 ($162 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992ZoningR1BCountyBERRIENAPN21-6080-0128-00-5

Schools near 8243 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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