$875,000

4958 Forest Park Ave Watervliet, MI 49098

Estimated payment $4,954/month

Total Views 10,198
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,140 Sq Ft
$279 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Wooded Lot
  • 0.96 Acre Lot
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

Perfect combination of Country & Lake Living. Set on 1 Acre & minutes from Paw Paw Lake, you'll instantly love this custom built Ranch & all it's high quality features. Entire home & garage boasts radiant floor heating,10ft ceilings, wood burning FP, 2x6 walls & Cement siding. Open concept with beautiful covered porches. Amazing rear entertainment & grill area with walking trails into the woods. Wait til you see the rear guest house complete with kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom & living room. Great potential for related living or Short-term Rental. Take your golf cart to Forest Beach to enjoy all the Lake has to offer. Located in the heart of SW Michigan, Paw Paw Lake is 900 acres all-sports lake featuring a Yacht Club, Gas Dock, Marina & boat-up restaurant. Area offers Golf courses, wineries, breweries, farmer's markets & orchards. Just 15 mins to St. Joe, South Haven, & Lake Michigan. All of this under 2 hours from Chicago and 1.5hrs from Grand Rapids. More pics coming soon!

Listing Agent

Nick Scalise

Windy Mitten Properties License #6501429045 Listed on: 10/16/2025

Windy Mitten Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,163

Year Built

  • Built in 2020

Lot Details

  • 0.96 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 105x415
  • Privacy Fence
  • Decorative Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • HardiePlank Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,140 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Stone Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Entrance
  • Stepless Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Terrace

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,163

Year Built

Built in 2020

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2020
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 278.66
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 105x415
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3140.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4162.89
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Heat Type:Radiant: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tankless: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:No Step Entrance: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3140.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Heat Type Ductless2: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Flooring Stone Floor: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Perfect combination of Country & Lake Living. Set on 1 Acre & minutes from Paw Paw Lake, you'll instantly love this custom built Ranch & all it's high quality features. Entire home & garage boasts radiant floor heating,10ft ceilings, wood burning FP, 2x6 walls & Cement siding. Open concept with beautiful covered porches. Amazing rear entertainment & grill area with walking trails into the woods. Wait til you see the rear guest house complete with kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom & living room. Great potential for related living or Short-term Rental. Take your golf cart to Forest Beach to enjoy all the Lake has to offer. Located in the heart of SW Michigan, Paw Paw Lake is 900 acres all-sports lake featuring a Yacht Club, Gas Dock, Marina & boat-up restaurant. Area offers Golf courses, wineries, breweries, farmer's markets & orchards. Just 15 mins to St. Joe, South Haven, & Lake Michigan. All of this under 2 hours from Chicago and 1.5hrs from Grand Rapids. More pics coming soon!
  • Remarks Misc: Agent Only Remarks: Preliminary Title and EMD to Chicago Title. All data deemed reliable but to be confirmed by buyer and buyer's agent. Short-term Rentals are allowed in Watervliet Township. There is no boat slip included but slip rentals available on the Lake.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Flooring: Stone
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 3140.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
  • Fencing: Privacy
  • List Price: 875000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Covered, Patio, Terrace
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Exterior Material:HardPlankCement Board: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Terrace: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.5

Utilities

  • Heating: Ductless, Radiant, Other
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.96
  • Lot Size Area: 0.96
  • Lot Dimensions: 105x415
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 41689.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4162.89
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,084 $199,600 $0 $0
2024 $2,557 $179,900 $0 $0
2023 $2,435 $146,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,382 $128,100 $0 $0
2021 $4,933 $102,600 $0 $0
2020 $702 $14,600 $0 $0
2019 $289 $14,600 $0 $0
2018 $2,084 $12,700 $0 $0
2017 $318 $11,100 $0 $0
2016 $272 $11,100 $0 $0
2015 $273 $11,100 $0 $0
2014 $196 $5,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 For Sale $875,000 -- $279 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $20,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Of Michigan
Deed $75,300 --
Deed -- --
Deed $5,500 --
Deed $3,000 --
Deed $3,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Nick Scalise

Windy Mitten Properties

(269) 280-4259

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Nick Scalise has over 20 years of experience in residential and investment real estate. He has built and sold over six hundred homes and has a portfolio of rental properties. Put Nick’s expertise to use when you are buying, selling, or investing. His unparalleled work ethic and construction knowledge will ensure you feel secure in any real estate transaction. Servicing Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, Nick can help will all your real estate needs.

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Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25052445

MichRIC

APN: 11-21-2330-0154-27-9