Ready to swap the everyday grind for lake life? This super cute and quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage on 119-acre Rush Lake has been newly remodeled and is offered turnkey, ready for you to enjoy! Enjoy an all-sports lake with great fishing, paddle out from the private boat dock with kayak launch, or relax in the hot tub while taking in the peaceful lake setting. Currently being used as an Airbnb, this property offers an excellent opportunity for those looking for a vacation home, investment property, or both. Spend your days on the water and your evenings relaxing on the deck or enjoying the hot tub. Located just 20 minutes from Lake Michigan, South Haven, and St. Joseph, and approximately two hours from Chicago, this charming cottage puts you close to beaches, trails, and all that Southwest Michigan has to offer. Michigan lake life is waiting!
Single-familyProperty Type
2023Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$378Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Brittany DePriest-Smith Depriest-Smith• Greenridge Realty South Haven
Ready to swap the everyday grind for lake life? This super cute and quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage on 119-acre Rush Lake has been newly remodeled and is offered turnkey, ready for you to enjoy! Enjoy an all-sports lake with great fishing, paddle out from the private boat dock with kayak launch, or relax in the hot tub while taking in the peaceful lake setting. Currently being used as an Airbnb, this property offers an excellent opportunity for those looking for a vacation home, investment property, or both. Spend your days on the water and your evenings relaxing on the deck or enjoying the hot tub. Located just 20 minutes from Lake Michigan, South Haven, and St. Joseph, and approximately two hours from Chicago, this charming cottage puts you close to beaches, trails, and all that Southwest Michigan has to offer. Michigan lake life is waiting!
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70555642
Aug 27, 2026
Listed
$645,000
$827/sq ft
REALCOMP #69026045983
Aug 27, 2026
Listed
$645,000
$827/sq ft
Public Records
May 12, 2023
Sold
$100,000
$128/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 17, 2006
Sold
$80,000
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,480 (+121.7%)
2023
$2,021 (+5.1%)
2022
$1,923 (+3.1%)
2021
$1,866 (+1.5%)
2020
$1,839 (+3.9%)
2019
$1,769 (+2.4%)
2018
$1,728 (+1.7%)
2017
$1,699 (−1.5%)
2016
$1,725 (−7.1%)
2014
$1,856
Public record
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Lot width
90 ft.
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Lot size
0.92 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Van Buren County
APN
80-11-006-004-00
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Last updated by owner on Jun 2, 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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hartford, MI • 49057
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 48781 Rush Lake Rd
$287,904
$7,096 under list price of $295K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $135K to $465K.