Beautiful lakefront parcel with approx. 132' of private lake frontage. Stunning views of the lake from the elevated perch of this terraced lot. Build your new home now or fix up the lakeside retro beach house & enjoy the lake for a summer or two while planning your dream home. Beach house currently is a blank slate waiting for your restoration ideas. Quaint front deck with screened room/covered porch right along the shore. Enjoy this rustic retreat with a day of sunbathing, fishing, an afternoon cookout & an evening campfire. This property is nearly 1/2 acre & located directly on the sandy shore of Shafer Lake. An all sports lake known for it's spectacular fishing in both summer AND winter. A spring fed, sandy bottom lake to enjoy swimming, boating, kayaking or just simple relaxation!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$401Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mikki Swisher• American Homes Real Estate
Bought with Jason Querfurth• American Homes Real Estate
Beautiful lakefront parcel with approx. 132' of private lake frontage. Stunning views of the lake from the elevated perch of this terraced lot. Build your new home now or fix up the lakeside retro beach house & enjoy the lake for a summer or two while planning your dream home. Beach house currently is a blank slate waiting for your restoration ideas. Quaint front deck with screened room/covered porch right along the shore. Enjoy this rustic retreat with a day of sunbathing, fishing, an afternoon cookout & an evening campfire. This property is nearly 1/2 acre & located directly on the sandy shore of Shafer Lake. An all sports lake known for it's spectacular fishing in both summer AND winter. A spring fed, sandy bottom lake to enjoy swimming, boating, kayaking or just simple relaxation!!
Greater Lansing AoR #70112384
May 22, 2020
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MiRealSource-MiMLS #70062660
May 22, 2020
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May 22, 2019
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$199,000
$288/sq ft
REALCOMP #69019022610
May 22, 2020
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May 22, 2019
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$199,000
$288/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #19022543
Dec 10, 2019
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May 22, 2019
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$199,000
$288/sq ft
REALCOMP #69019022543
Dec 10, 2019
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May 22, 2019
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$199,000
$288/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #19022610
May 31, 2019
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May 22, 2019
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$199,000
$288/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #18020940
May 12, 2019
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Jul 17, 2018
Price Changed
$199,000
$288/sq ft
May 11, 2018
Listed
$209,000
$303/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #18034903
May 12, 2019
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May 11, 2018
Listed
$199,000
$288/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70026912
May 11, 2019
Listing Removed
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May 11, 2018
Listed
$199,000
$288/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70102641
May 11, 2019
Listing Removed
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May 11, 2018
Listed
$199,000
$288/sq ft
REALCOMP #69018034903
May 11, 2019
Listing Removed
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May 11, 2018
Listed
$199,000
$288/sq ft
REALCOMP #69018020940
May 11, 2019
Listing Removed
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May 11, 2018
Listed
$199,000
$288/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 2, 2009
Sold
$175,000
$254/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,835 (+21.1%)
2024
$4,818 (+9.6%)
2023
$4,395 (+24.8%)
2022
$3,522 (+2.9%)
2021
$3,424 (−9.3%)
2020
$3,777 (+1.9%)
2019
$3,708 (+1.5%)
2018
$3,652 (+1.9%)
2017
$3,583 (+0.8%)
2016
$3,555 (−1.5%)
2014
$3,609
Tax history for 63584 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,835 (+21.1%)
2024
$4,818 (+9.6%)
2023
$4,395 (+24.8%)
2022
$3,522 (+2.9%)
2021
$3,424 (−9.3%)
2020
$3,777 (+1.9%)
2019
$3,708 (+1.5%)
2018
$3,652 (+1.9%)
2017
$3,583 (+0.8%)
2016
$3,555 (−1.5%)
2014
$3,609
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
185 ft.
Lot size
20,038
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
690
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Van Buren County
APN
80-13-240-010-10
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Dec 6, 2025.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 4
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Description: Formal
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 17 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 18 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 19 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 690
Construction Materials: Block, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1960
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.46
Lot Size Area: 0.46
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Shafer Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: None
Living Area: 690.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $3,424
Tax Assessed Value: $66,000
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: None
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Lawrence
Location Information
Directions: CR 681 to east on CR 365 to left (north) on Ridge. Or, if coming from the east, I-94 to exit 52 and south on CR 365 which also becomes 64th Ave. Follow to Ridge
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 690
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Van Buren County
APN: 80-13-240-010-10
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Dec 6, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Lawrence Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.1mi
2/10
Lawrence Jr/Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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 100° 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Lawrence, MI • 49064
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Estimated sale price
$264,000 – $319,000
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