For sale

$420,000

Est. $2,676/mo —

•

2,527

sq ft

8498 Lake Rd, Berrien Center, MI 49102

About this home

Character, acreage and an incredible amount of usable space come together in this charming circa-1890 farmhouse set on just over 2 acres in Berrien Center. Offering 2,527 sq. ft. of living space, the home features a bright four-seasons room, inviting eat-in kitchen, cozy sitting room with fireplace, main-level laundry and three bedrooms upstairs. New main-floor carpet adds a fresh feel while preserving the character and warmth of this historic home. Outside, the possibilities truly expand with an extraordinary 2,450 sq. ft. heated pole building with electricity—ideal for a workshop, hobbies, vehicles, RVs, boats, equipment or additional storage. A detached 2-car garage provides even more space. The level acreage offers room to garden, entertain, enjoy the outdoors or simply relax in a peaceful country setting. If you're looking for more than just a house—this property delivers character, land and room to make it your own.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

2.01 acresLot Size

$166Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Ben Stephen • Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Listing updated: Sep 18, 2026 at 04:55pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:SW Michigan MLS #26022856

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$2,676 per month

Principal and interest$2,321

Property taxes

$191

HOA dues

Home insurance

$164

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lybrook Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi

4/10

Eau Claire Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi

5/10

Eau Claire High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

7/10

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8498 Lake Rd · $420,000

Strong offer

$418K and above

75% chance or better to win

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Fireplace
10 total rooms

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Kitchen
Range
Refrigerator
Eat-in configuration

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Electric water heater

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating

Sale and tax history for 8498 Lake Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

SW Michigan MLS #26022856

Sep 18, 2026

Price Changed

$420,000

$166/sq ft

Sep 6, 2026

Price Changed

$445,000

$176/sq ft

Sep 6, 2026

Price Changed

$465,000

$184/sq ft

Jul 21, 2026

Price Changed

$445,000

$176/sq ft

May 15, 2026

Listed

$465,000

$184/sq ft

MiRealSource-MiMLS #70532541

Sep 19, 2026

Price Changed

$420,000

$166/sq ft

Sep 6, 2026

Price Changed

$445,000

$176/sq ft

Sep 6, 2026

Price Changed

$465,000

$184/sq ft

Jul 21, 2026

Price Changed

$445,000

$176/sq ft

May 15, 2026

Listed

$465,000

$184/sq ft

+58

Character, acreage and an incredible amount of usable space come together in this charming circa-1890 farmhouse set on just over 2 acres in Berrien Center. Offering 2,527 sq. ft. of living space, the home features a bright four-seasons room, inviting eat-in kitchen, cozy sitting room with fireplace, main-level laundry and three bedrooms upstairs. New main-floor carpet adds a fresh feel while preserving the character and warmth of this historic home. Outside, the possibilities truly expand with an extraordinary 2,450 sq. ft. heated pole building with electricity--ideal for a workshop, hobbies, vehicles, RVs, boats, equipment or additional storage. A detached 2-car garage provides even more space. The level acreage offers room to garden, entertain, enjoy the outdoors or simply relax in a peaceful country setting. If you're looking for more than just a house--this property delivers character, land and room to make it your own.

REALCOMP #69026022856

Sep 18, 2026

Price Changed

$420,000

$166/sq ft

Sep 6, 2026

Price Changed

$445,000

$176/sq ft

Sep 6, 2026

Price Changed

$465,000

$184/sq ft

Jul 21, 2026

Price Changed

$445,000

$176/sq ft

May 15, 2026

Listed

$465,000

$184/sq ft

+58

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.01 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,352

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,352

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Berrien County

APN

04-0002-0018-02-3

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Berrien Center, MI • 49102

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Feb

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Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

100/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.9 hrs

5.3 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 8498 Lake Rd

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $220,000 and $630,000.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $220K to $630K.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
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$110/sq ft
smaller lot
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SOLD SEP 29, 2026
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3 beds2.5 baths2,187 sq ft
54891 Indian Lake Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047
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smaller lot
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SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$220,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,918 sq ft
9460 M-140, Berrien Center, MI 49102
$51/sq ft
larger lot
SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$335,000 Last sold price
4 beds2.5 baths2,094 sq ft
10239 Painter School Rd, Berrien Center, MI 49102
$6/sq ft
larger lot
84 years newer
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$319,900 Last sold price
6 beds2.5 baths2,864 sq ft
362 E Washington St, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
$54/sq ft
smaller lot
72 years newer
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$272,500 Last sold price
4 beds2.5 baths2,156 sq ft
8696 Maplewood Dr, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
$40/sq ft
smaller lot
73 years newer

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