PRICE KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER!! Check out the VA vendee financing good for owners and landlords as well. This is a once in a lifetime property that combines history and waterfront. This is a large brick home that is in good shape and has water on 3 sides with frontage on Palmer Lake. There are large rooms and high ceilings throughout the home. This property has a ton of character and has many possibilities. The lot is nice and is well landscaped. Buyers to verify information regarding taxes and homestead status. This property is elegible for VA Vendee financing which allows 0% down for owner occupants and you do not have to be a Vetran to qualify, non-owner occupants can purchase for as little as 5% down with anticipated rent going toward PITI. Please go to https://va.equator.com/ for more details. All buyers must be prequalified with Bank of America. Home sold As-is Where is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
3,485 sq ftLot Size
$115Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ryan Rider• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Bought with Ryan Rider• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
PRICE KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER!! Check out the VA vendee financing good for owners and landlords as well. This is a once in a lifetime property that combines history and waterfront. This is a large brick home that is in good shape and has water on 3 sides with frontage on Palmer Lake. There are large rooms and high ceilings throughout the home. This property has a ton of character and has many possibilities. The lot is nice and is well landscaped. Buyers to verify information regarding taxes and homestead status. This property is elegible for VA Vendee financing which allows 0% down for owner occupants and you do not have to be a Vetran to qualify, non-owner occupants can purchase for as little as 5% down with anticipated rent going toward PITI. Please go to https://va. equator.com/ for more details. All buyers must be prequalified with Bank of America. Home sold As-is Where is.
SW Michigan MLS #10053017
May 9, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2010
Listed
$199,000
$74/sq ft
REALCOMP #68010053017
May 9, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2010
Listed
$199,000
$74/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #10009653
Oct 31, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Mar 2, 2010
Listed
$225,000
$83/sq ft
REALCOMP #68010009653
Oct 31, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Mar 2, 2010
Listed
$225,000
$83/sq ft
REALCOMP #68002849694
Dec 22, 2009
Listing Removed
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Dec 22, 2008
Listed
$500,000
$185/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2713559
Oct 26, 2007
Sold
$245,000
$91/sq ft
Mar 25, 2007
Listed
$249,000
$92/sq ft
REALCOMP #68002713559
Oct 26, 2007
Sold
$245,000
$91/sq ft
Mar 25, 2007
Listed
$249,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,788 (−53.2%)
2024
$5,963 (+74.6%)
2023
$3,416 (+7.8%)
2022
$3,169 (+176.4%)
2020
$1,147 (+30.7%)
2019
$878 (−80.8%)
2018
$4,562 (+27.4%)
2016
$3,582 (+0.8%)
2015
$3,552 (+211.9%)
2013
$1,139
Tax history for 230 E State St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,788 (−53.2%)
2024
$5,963 (+74.6%)
2023
$3,416 (+7.8%)
2022
$3,169 (+176.4%)
2020
$1,147 (+30.7%)
2019
$878 (−80.8%)
2018
$4,562 (+27.4%)
2016
$3,582 (+0.8%)
2015
$3,552 (+211.9%)
2013
$1,139
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
30 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,693
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
041 777 079 00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 9
Room Information
Basement: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Traditional
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1850
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Size Area: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Palmer Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 2704.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Annual Amount: $3,280
Tax Assessed Value: $80,200
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School District: Colon
Location Information
Directions: Take M-86 to downtown Colon. House is in the middle of town on south side of the street next to the dam.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,693
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 041 777 079 00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Other
Around this home
Schools
Colon Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Colon High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Colon, MI • 49040
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 2.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$297,000 – $359,000
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