Historic charm and a rare opportunity to have waterfront property on Dayton Lake. This 1860's cottage was once a train depot in the town of Dayton. Many years ago, it was made to be a 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom cottage. The historic charm of the fieldstone and limestone chimney, wood stove, wood beams and wood floors, make life very cozy here. If you are looking for a water view from the cottage, this isn't it. Just steps away (384 steps) from the cottage is 250+ feet of Dayton Lake frontage that gives you the opportunity for a dock, boat, fishing, canoe/kayak, picnic, party, sunbathing and so much more. This is a rare opportunity to get on a beautiful, private lake in Southwest Mich. Includes parcel 11-05-6750-0001-00
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$255Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Julie Quardokus• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Bought with Julie Quardokus• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
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Market trends in 49113, MI
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-List Price
95.2%
1.0% MoM
Median sale price
$195K
$27K MoM
Avg. days on market
131d
14 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
1 MoM
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Sale history for 1990 Dayton Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Sep 11, 2024
Sold
$150,000
$196/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #24017248
Sep 10, 2024
Sold
$157,500
$206/sq ft
Aug 29, 2024
Pending
—
Aug 27, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Jul 26, 2024
Contingent
—
Jul 22, 2024
Price Changed
$175,000
$229/sq ft
Jul 3, 2024
Price Changed
$200,000
$262/sq ft
Apr 11, 2024
Listed
$250,000
$327/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70399711
Sep 10, 2024
Sold
$157,500
$206/sq ft
Sep 10, 2024
Sold
$157,500
$206/sq ft
Aug 29, 2024
Pending
—
Aug 27, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Jul 27, 2024
Contingent
—
Jul 22, 2024
Price Changed
$175,000
$229/sq ft
Jul 3, 2024
Price Changed
$200,000
$262/sq ft
Apr 11, 2024
Listed
$250,000
$327/sq ft
Apr 11, 2024
Listed
$175,000
$229/sq ft
Historic charm and a rare opportunity to have waterfront property on Dayton Lake. This 1860's cottage was once a train depot in the town of Dayton. Many years ago, it was made to be a 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom cottage. The historic charm of the fieldstone and limestone chimney, wood stove, wood beams and wood floors, make life very cozy here. If you are looking for a water view from the cottage, this isn't it. Just steps away (384 steps) from the cottage is 250+ feet of Dayton Lake frontage that gives you the opportunity for a dock, boat, fishing, canoe/kayak, picnic, party, sunbathing and so much more. This is a rare opportunity to get on a beautiful, private lake in Southwest Mich. Includes parcel11-05-6750-0001-00
REALCOMP #69024017248
Sep 10, 2024
Sold
$157,500
$206/sq ft
Aug 29, 2024
Pending
—
Aug 27, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Jul 26, 2024
Contingent
—
Jul 22, 2024
Price Changed
$175,000
$229/sq ft
Jul 3, 2024
Price Changed
$200,000
$262/sq ft
Apr 11, 2024
Listed
$250,000
$327/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #14004462
May 4, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 22, 2014
Listed
$109,900
$144/sq ft
REALCOMP #69014004462
May 22, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 22, 2014
Listed
$109,900
$144/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2645134
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2006
Listed
$160,000
$209/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2602114
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 14, 2006
Listed
$150,000
$196/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2602115
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 14, 2006
Listed
$99,000
$130/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2111298
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 2001
Listed
$39,000
$51/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2645133
Sep 15, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2006
Listed
$99,000
$130/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2003775
Sep 15, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Feb 1, 2000
Listed
$39,900
$52/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002645134
Dec 18, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2006
Listed
$160,000
$209/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002645133
Dec 18, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2006
Listed
$99,000
$130/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002602115
Sep 14, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 14, 2006
Listed
$99,000
$130/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002602114
Sep 14, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 14, 2006
Listed
$150,000
$196/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002111298
Oct 18, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 2001
Listed
$39,000
$51/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002003775
Aug 1, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Feb 1, 2000
Listed
$39,900
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,134 (+741.2%)
2024
$254 (−6.9%)
2023
$272 (+3.9%)
2022
$262 (+3.2%)
2021
$254 (+2.2%)
2020
$248
2019
$248 (−19.1%)
2005
$307
Tax history for 1990 Dayton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,134 (+741.2%)
2024
$254 (−6.9%)
2023
$272 (+3.9%)
2022
$262 (+3.2%)
2021
$254 (+2.2%)
2020
$248
2019
$248 (−19.1%)
2005
$307
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.71 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
528
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
05-0007-0042-03-5
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wood
Interior Features
Interior Features: Gas/Wood Stove, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Screens
Room Information
Basement: Other
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 11
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 7
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 5
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 6
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 6
Room Length: 11
Room Type: Den
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 17
Room Type: Living Room
Room Width: 16
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 7
Room Width: 9
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 6.11
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Length: 5.5
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 764
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1860
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.4
Lot Size Area: 1.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Dayton Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 764.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $410
Tax Assessed Value: $10,913
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Buchanan
Location Information
Directions: US 12 to Dayton Rd in Galien, Mi
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 528
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 05-0007-0042-03-5
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ottawa Elementary School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 4.1mi
Buchanan Middle School
Public 5-7 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
Buchanan High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
8/10
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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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Galien, MI • 49113
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$186,000 – $225,000
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