A true getaway cottage with 85' frontage on North End of Bankson Lake, off 80th. Craftsman care is evident with this home. Oil based paint, original hardwood floors great lake view from front room. New full bath added. Newer well and septic - no heat included - Terrific 24X36 pole barn with 10' sides. Half finished with heat and insulation for workshop. Unfinished other half with storage nad overhead garage door. If you are looking for easy living on a great fidhing lake - with good amenities - then this is just right! Easy to see and show!
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$337Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by John Brown• RE/MAX Advantage
Bought with Bill Witek• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
A true getaway cottage with 85' frontage on North End of Bankson Lake, off 80th. Craftsman care is evident with this home. Oil based paint, original hardwood floors great lake view from front room. New full bath added. Newer well and septic - no heat included - Terrific 24X36 pole barn with 10' sides. Half finished with heat and insulation for workshop. Unfinished other half with storage nad overhead garage door. If you are looking for easy living on a great fidhing lake - with good amenities - then this is just right! Easy to see and show!
SW Michigan MLS #9152999
Dec 17, 1991
Sold
$42,000
$50/sq ft
Aug 30, 1991
Listed
$49,000
$58/sq ft
(Ba-ok).Dof. Charming Primitive Cottage - Great Room, Large Screened Porch - Boat House - Lake View Is Beautiful ++ Great Place For A Family Getaway Or A Fishing Club. Banksons Lake Is Known For Great Fishing - The Beach Is Nice & Sandy & Has A Gentle Slope. There Is A New Chimney So Heat Can Be Installed. Square Ft. Includes Porch. Please Contact Elaine Van Tichelt For Showing Instructions & Information On Property Lines.
REALCOMP #66009152999
Dec 17, 1991
Sold
$42,000
$50/sq ft
Aug 30, 1991
Listed
$49,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,698 (+9.4%)
2024
$4,296 (+61.8%)
2023
$2,656 (+4.6%)
2022
$2,538 (+0.2%)
2021
$2,533 (+5.6%)
2020
$2,400 (+4.3%)
2019
$2,301 (+3.6%)
2018
$2,220 (+7.1%)
2017
$2,073 (+0.7%)
2016
$2,059 (−13.4%)
2014
$2,377
Tax history for 80354 Kern Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,698 (+9.4%)
2024
$4,296 (+61.8%)
2023
$2,656 (+4.6%)
2022
$2,538 (+0.2%)
2021
$2,533 (+5.6%)
2020
$2,400 (+4.3%)
2019
$2,301 (+3.6%)
2018
$2,220 (+7.1%)
2017
$2,073 (+0.7%)
2016
$2,059 (−13.4%)
2014
$2,377
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Van Buren County
APN
80-16-130-003-00
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Unpaved
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry
# of Rooms Total: 3
Room Information
Basement: Other
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1908
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Area: 0.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Pole Barn
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Bankson Lake
Waterfront Features: All Sports
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well, None
Living Area: 840.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Annual Amount: $2,261
Tax Assessed Value: $42,847
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
High School District: Lawton
Location Information
Directions: To Follow
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Van Buren County
APN: 80-16-130-003-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
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Documents Available: Survey
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