$258,000
PENDING $42K PRICE DROP

3788 Beech Ct Berrien Township, MI 49103

Berrien Springs Area

Estimated payment $1,669/month

Total Views 21,034
0.56 Acre
$460,714 Price per Acre
24,394 Sq Ft Lot

Highlights

  • 106 Feet of Waterfront
  • Berrien Springs High School Rated A-
  • High Speed Internet

About This Lot

Build your dream lakefront home on this beautifully cleared and ready-to-go half acre parcel on all-sports Lake Chapin, offering over 100 feet of direct frontage and an increasingly rare opportunity for truly turnkey lakefront construction. Much of the important groundwork has already been completed, including a septic permit, survey, recent staking, and a new topographical survey, saving significant time, cost, and uncertainty in the building process. The setting is ideal for both a full-time residence or a weekend retreat, with scenic water views and direct access to boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, and more. Lake Chapin is known for its excellent fishing and true all-sports capabilities, while still maintaining a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere than many nearby lakes. One of the most unique aspects of Lake Chapin is its balance of activity and space. Unlike more crowded lakes, you are not competing for room here. Whether you are waterskiing, tubing, or enjoying a slow evening cruise, the experience feels open, peaceful, and easy. Often described as having an "up north" feel, the lake also connects to miles of the scenic St. Joseph River, offering even more opportunity to explore by boat and take in a completely different landscape. Located in the heart of Southwest Michigan, the property is conveniently positioned between St. Joseph and South Bend, with easy access to Notre Dame, wineries, farm markets, restaurants, and the Lake Michigan shoreline. One of the closest inland lake options to Chicago. Vacant waterfront parcels with this level of preparation, frontage, and ease of building are becoming increasingly difficult to find. This is a rare opportunity to create a custom lakefront home in a setting that offers both tranquility and true recreational value.

Listing Agent

Gretchen Volkenstein

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501406474 Listed on: 04/11/2026

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,047

Lot Details

  • 24,394 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 110 x 219
  • 106 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • River Front
  • Cleared Lot

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Water Views
  • Water Access

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,047

Lot Details

0.56 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Unimproved Land
  • Property Type: Land
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 106.0
  • Mineral Rights:Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Util Avail at Street:Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
  • Water Fea Amenities:Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Dock, Private Frontage, View
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6IlQwMDAwMDAwNiIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjI2MDE0ODQzIiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJQZW5kaW5nIiwiTW9kaWZpY2F0aW9uVGltZXN0YW1wIjoiMjAyNi0wOC0yN1QwMTowOToyNS4wMDBaIiwiTGljZW5zZWVJRCI6Im9hdXRoMl8xNDYyOSIsIkxpY2Vuc2VlTmFtZSI6IkhvbWVzIFBybyJ9.tOu0_H7O1aU1bvDLJr9PJo35AIyPcnKNtrB9hO6o3vI/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 258000.0
  • Lot Features: Buildable, Cleared
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Lake Chapin
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front, River Front
  • Waterfront: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: None, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
  • Utilities Attached:Utilities Attached: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.56
  • Lot Size Area: 0.56
  • Lot Dimensions: 110 x 219
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 24394.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3047.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/28/2026 07/28/26 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2026 05/18/26 Price Changed $258,000 -13.9% --
04/11/2026 04/11/26 For Sale $299,500 -- --
Source: MichRIC

About the Listing Agent

Gretchen Volkenstein

@properties Christie's International R.E.

(269) 551-2708

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Southwest Michigan has always been ‘home base' for Gretta. Spending much of her childhood and high school years in the Saint Joseph area, she moved back in 2014 after having lived in California and Germany. Gretta has always had a love of real estate. Her parents helped her buy her first investment home at the age for 12 for $19,000! Now, some twenty years later, she is thrilled to be part of Southwest Michigan's top real estate brokerage, @properties Michigan.

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Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26014843

MichRIC
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