$219,000

8243 Forest Beach Rd Watervliet, MI 49098

Paw Paw Lake Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,384/month

Total Views 675
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,086 Sq Ft
$202 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 500 Feet of Waterfront
  • Porch
  • Patio

About This Home

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.

Last Listed By

Joy Schwarting

Century 21 Affiliated License #6501353727 Listed on: 06/10/2025

Century 21 Affiliated

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,912

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 6,170 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x120
  • 500 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,086 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,912

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1086.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 219000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 425.0
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 425.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6170.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1912.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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 $1,912 $101,100 $0 $0
2024 $879 $93,400 $0 $0
2023 $1,877 $81,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,831 $71,500 $0 $0
2021 $1,797 $69,000 $0 $0
2020 $1,787 $68,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,769 $67,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,748 $74,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,740 $75,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,718 $43,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,732 $43,700 $0 $0
2014 $643 $40,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/10/2025 06/10/25 For Sale $219,000 -- $202 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $71,000 --
Deed $1,500 --
Deed $300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $3,200 Stand Alone Second
Closed $42,600 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25027548

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-21-6080-0128-00-5

Michigan Berrien County Watervliet 49098 Paw Paw Lake

8243 Forest Beach Rd, Watervliet, MI

This home is located at 8243 Forest Beach Rd, Watervliet, MI 49098 and is currently priced at $219,000, approximately $201 per square foot. This property was built in 1993. 8243 Forest Beach Rd is a home with nearby schools including North Elementary School, South Elementary School, and Watervliet Middle School.

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