OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2012 for $60K

$128,914

•

534

sq ft

48136 70th Ave, Decatur, MI 49046

About this home

This is the most inexpensive way to buy a cottage with 54' of private sandy lake frontage on 220 acre all-sport Christie Lake. Christie is one of the premier lakes in the area with no public access, which reduces boat traffic. This lake offers excellent bass and pan fishing. The cottage has been freshly painted inside and all carpeting has been cleaned. There is plenty of sleeping room for guests with a pull out sofa in the living room and an 8x14 3-season porch. Enjoy the view from the house or the 15x13 deck. There are 5 sheds for plenty of storage. Three sheds are behind the house,the largest is 8x16 with electric & extra refrigerator. There are 2 sheds by the water, one with electric. If you are looking for a lake cottage getaway easy on your budget, this is the place. The c ottage is on leased land. You will pay annual rent, but this is offset by very low personal property tax on the cottage. In the near future you may be able to buy the land also.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Jeffery Grunden • Keller Williams Realty Swm

Bought with Jeffery Grunden • Keller Williams Realty Swm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:SW Michigan MLS #12014314

Redfin Estimate

$128,914

$69K since sold in April 2012$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 44.6% lower than the average sale price ($233K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$99,000
A
1 bed1 bath656 sq ft
208 Prospect St, Decatur, MI 49045
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$388,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,062 sq ft
48168 70th Ave, Decatur, MI 49045
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$87,550
C
2 beds1 bath978 sq ft
206 Clark St, Decatur, MI 49045
SOLD NOV 3, 2025
$475,000
D
2 beds1 bath608 sq ft
43834 Eagle Lake Dr, Paw Paw, MI 49079
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$187,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,166 sq ft
315 Pine St, Decatur, MI 49045
SOLD OCT 17, 2025
$160,000
F
2 beds1 bath942 sq ft
311 Pine St, Decatur, MI 49045

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Market trends in 49045, MI

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

+1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$132K

$14K MoM

Avg. days on market

66d

24 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$99,900
3 beds2 baths924 sq ft
47528 84th Ave, Decatur, MI 49045
$249,900
4 beds3 baths3,012 sq ft
42910 Evergreen Park Dr, Decatur, MI 49045
3D WALKTHROUGH
$695,000
3 beds2 baths2,266 sq ft
46726 Prospect Dr, Decatur, MI 49045
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Sale history for 48136 70th Ave

Date

Event

Price

SW Michigan MLS #10051649

Jan 24, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Oct 22, 2010

Listed

$65,000

$122/sq ft

SW Michigan MLS #12014314

Apr 27, 2012

Sold

$60,000

$112/sq ft

Mar 17, 2012

Listed

$65,000

$122/sq ft

REALCOMP #69012014314

Apr 27, 2012

Sold

$60,000

$112/sq ft

Mar 17, 2012

Listed

$65,000

$122/sq ft

This is the most inexpensive way to buy a cottage with 54' of private sandy lake frontage on 220 acre all-sport Christie Lake. Christie is one of the premier lakes in the area with no public access, which reduces boat traffic. This lake offers excellent bass and pan fishing. The cottage has been freshly painted inside and all carpeting has been cleaned. There is plenty of sleeping room for guests with a pull out sofa in the living room and an 8x14 3-season porch. Enjoy the view from the house or the 15x13 deck. There are 5 sheds for plenty of storage. Three sheds are behind the house, the largest is 8x16 with electric & extra refrigerator. There are 2 sheds by the water, one with electric. If you are looking for a lake cottage getaway easy on your budget, this is the place. The cottage is on leased land. You will pay annual rent, but this is offset by very low personal property tax on the cottage. In the near future you may be able to buy the land also.

Tax history for 48136 70th Ave

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

—

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

486

Year built

1942

Style

Other

County

Van Buren County

APN

80-13-999-019-00

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Unpaved

Garage Information
No Attached Garage

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric

Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 4
Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
Window Features: Storms, Screens, Replacement

Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Architectural Style: Cabin/Cottage

Exterior Features
Year Built: 1950

Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.33
Lot Size Area: 0.33
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Christie Lake
Waterfront Features: All Sports, Dock, Private Frontage

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 534.0

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Annual Amount: $586
Tax Assessed Value: $8,800

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Utilities: Electricity Connected

Location

School Information
High School District: Decatur

Location Information
Directions: 70th Ave to Hill Dr. N to to Rose's landing. Turn right to home.

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 486
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Other
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Van Buren County
APN: 80-13-999-019-00

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 2, 2026

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Documents Available: Other

Around this home

Schools

Lawrence Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 4.6mi

2/10

Lawrence Jr/Senior High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi

3/10

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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 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

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$123,000 – $149,000

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3D WALKTHROUGH

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Home values near 48136 70th Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
48140 70th Avenue, Decatur, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 913 Sq. Ft.	$241,525
48180 70th Avenue, Decatur, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1004 Sq. Ft.	$262,736

Address	Redfin Estimate
48104 70th Avenue, Decatur, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 860 Sq. Ft.	$205,242
48120 70th Avenue, Decatur, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 600 Sq. Ft.	$87,847

Address	Redfin Estimate
48184 70th Avenue, Decatur, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 940 Sq. Ft.	$138,046
48128 70th Avenue, Decatur, MI 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 704 Sq. Ft.	$212,383

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