Clean and cute as a button best describe this 2 bed lakefront cottage on all sport Sturgeon Lake in Colon. Cabin is located in mouth of small channel leading to main lake. Huge front porch with overhang to enjoy lake views. Hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace. Updated throughout.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$265Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Randy Sharp• RE/MAX Elite Group
Bought with Stacy Schwenk BBA, ABR, e-Pro Schwenk• RE/MAX Elite Group
Clean and cute as a button best describe this 2 bed lakefront cottage on all sport Sturgeon Lake in Colon. Cabin is located in mouth of small channel leading to main lake. Huge front porch with overhang to enjoy lake views. Hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace. Updated throughout.
REALCOMP #68020039304
Jan 4, 2021
Sold
$119,900
$167/sq ft
Sep 20, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2020
Listed
$119,900
$167/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #9921175
Sep 16, 1999
Sold
$60,500
$84/sq ft
Aug 5, 1999
Listed
$65,000
$90/sq ft
REALCOMP #68009921175
Sep 16, 1999
Sold
$60,500
$84/sq ft
Aug 5, 1999
Listed
$65,000
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,764 (−52.4%)
2024
$3,709 (+76.9%)
2023
$2,097 (+4.6%)
2022
$2,005 (+217.0%)
2020
$633 (+30.7%)
2019
$484 (−80.9%)
2018
$2,539 (+28.2%)
2016
$1,981 (+0.9%)
2015
$1,963 (+225.0%)
2013
$604
Tax history for 3951 Colon St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,764 (−52.4%)
2024
$3,709 (+76.9%)
2023
$2,097 (+4.6%)
2022
$2,005 (+217.0%)
2020
$633 (+30.7%)
2019
$484 (−80.9%)
2018
$2,539 (+28.2%)
2016
$1,981 (+0.9%)
2015
$1,963 (+225.0%)
2013
$604
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
166 ft.
Lot size
10,454
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
041 040 002 00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views, Waterfront
Last updated by owner on May 8, 2025.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 4
Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Storms, Screens
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 8
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 18
Room Width: 15
Room Description: wood fireplace--hardwood floor
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 11
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 11
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 5
Room Length: 6
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 9
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Width: 11
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 720
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1959
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Lot Size Area: 0.24
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Sturgeon Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 720.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $2,776
Tax Assessed Value: $46,616
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Colon
Location Information
Directions: W. State St to N. Blackstone to Colon St.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 720
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 041 040 002 00
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on May 8, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Colon Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Colon High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 14-22% chance 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
3/10 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.
10.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$182,000 – $220,000
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