WATERFRONT HOME LOCATION: Charming custom built home with 219 feet of St. Joseph River frontage. This home sits on two wooded acres and includes a small cabin and a boat dock! This home is perfectly located fifteen minutes from the South Bend Airport, twenty minutes from Lake Michigan, 15 minutes from the I 80 / 90 Toll Road, 20 minutes from the I-94 Expressway, 15 minutes from Notre Dame, 20 minutes from shopping malls, 90 minutes from Chicago, 5 minutes from the Michigan Trillium Ravine Preserve, 10 minutes from Fernwood Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve and, set in the midst of wine vineyards and fruit orchard country. MAIN LEVEL: The foyer leads to an open-plan living-dining-kitchen, featuring a wall of windows & French doors for natural light. Hardwood (oak) floors are throughout all rooms, except for the bathrooms, which are tile floors and one bedroom which is carpeted. The Kitchen leads to the large dining room, which opens to a 16 X 34 foot deck which overlooks the beautiful St. Joseph River and is perfect for grilling the catch of the day! The fabulous chef's kitchen features beautiful cupboards, a regular and convection oven, with a large center island & counter, compactor and much more. The main floor master bedroom suite features large windows that provide a view of the wooded backyard and river. A set of French doors provide access to the master bathroom. This bathroom features his/her walk-in closets, a spa-like master tub, a separate walk-in shower and a double basin vanity. LOWER LEVEL: The lower level features nine foot ceilings and has been finished beyond the expectations of you and your guests. This lower level includes a living room, dining room, a full kitchen with hickory cabinets, a theater room with a 119 inch screen, a large office and conference room with marble floors, a wine room, an exercise room, a full lower level laundry room for guests, a large lower level master bedroom, a full bathroom with hickory cabinets. The lower level living and dining room features magnificent porcelain finished wood burning stove. This living and dining room opens up to a large 16 by 40 foot patio that includes a stone path that leads to the paved drive to the river. RIVER AND CABIN: This small cabin includes electricity, water, two sleeping lofts, bathroom, main family room with a flat screen TV, kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave. Walls and floor are beautifully finished in knotty pine. The cabin includes a covered front porch. What a wonderful place to escape while the large fire pit is roaring and the fish are cooking! MISCELLANEOUS: • Heating – Heat Pump with gas backup; • Both levels include whole house vacuum system and garbage compactors; • All kitchen appliances stay; • 577 Square foot heated garage with whole house vacuum system, workbench and oak cabinets; • Wood shed included; • Small storage shed included; • Owner will also sell four additional one acre lots that are wooded primarily with pine trees. These lots are across the street from this house; • This home is located on a beautiful road that ends in a cul-de-sac, which assures very low traffic. • Wildlife include Whitetail Deer, Bald Eagles, Wild Turkey, Swans, etc.; • Excellent boating and fishing.
Vacant landProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
$791,035Price/Acres
2 car garageParking
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Bought with Kathy Virgil• @properties Christie's International R.E.
Source:SW Michigan MLS #17014398
Redfin Estimate
$791,035
$742K since sold in June 2026$54K since July
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This home's estimate is 74% higher than the average sale price ($455K) of 6 comparable homes.
WATERFRONT HOME LOCATION: Charming custom built home with 219 feet of St. Joseph River frontage. This home sits on two wooded acres and includes a small cabin and a boat dock! This home is perfectly located fifteen minutes from the South Bend Airport, twenty minutes from Lake Michigan, 15 minutes from the I 80 / 90 Toll Road, 20 minutes from the I-94 Expressway, 15 minutes from Notre Dame, 20 minutes from shopping malls, 90 minutes from Chicago, 5 minutes from the Michigan Trillium Ravine Preserve, 10 minutes from Fernwood Botanical Gardens and Nature Preserve and, set in the midst of wine vineyards and fruit orchard country. MAIN LEVEL: The foyer leads to an open-plan living-dining-kitchen, featuring a wall of windows & French doors for natural light. Hardwood (oak) floors are throughout all rooms, except for the bathrooms, which are tile floors and one bedroom which is carpeted. The Kitchen leads to the large dining room, which opens to a 16 X 34 foot deck which overlooks the beautiful St. Joseph River and is perfect for grilling the catch of the day! The fabulous chef's kitchen features beautiful cupboards, a regular and convection oven, with a large center island & counter, compactor and much more. The main floor master bedroom suite features large windows that provide a view of the wooded backyard and river. A set of French doors provide access to the master bathroom. This bathroom features his/her walk-in closets, a spa-like master tub, a separate walk-in shower and a double basin vanity. LOWER LEVEL: The lower level features nine foot ceilings and has been finished beyond the expectations of you and your guests. This lower level includes a living room, dining room, a full kitchen with hickory cabinets, a theater room with a 119 inch screen, a large office and conference room with marble floors, a wine room, an exercise room, a full lower level laundry room for guests, a large lower level master bedroom, a full bathroom with hickory cabinets. The lower level living and dining room features magnificent porcelain finished wood burning stove. This living and dining room opens up to a large 16 by 40 foot patio that includes a stone path that leads to the paved drive to the river. RIVER AND CABIN: This small cabin includes electricity, water, two sleeping lofts, bathroom, main family room with a flat screen TV, kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave. Walls and floor are beautifully finished in knotty pine. The cabin includes a covered front porch. What a wonderful place to escape while the large fire pit is roaring and the fish are cooking! MISCELLANEOUS: • Heating – Heat Pump with gas backup; • Both levels include whole house vacuum system and garbage compactors; • All kitchen appliances stay; • 577 Square foot heated garage with whole house vacuum system, workbench and oak cabinets; • Wood shed included; • Small storage shed included; • Owner will also sell four additional one acre lots that are wooded primarily with pine trees. These lots are across the street from this house; • This home is located on a beautiful road that ends in a cul-de-sac, which assures very low traffic. • Wildlife include Whitetail Deer, Bald Eagles, Wild Turkey, Swans, etc.; • Excellent boating and fishing.
FSBO.com #1
Apr 15, 2017
Price Changed
$545,000
Dec 31, 2016
Price Changed
$577,500
Nov 13, 2016
Price Changed
$587,500
Sep 18, 2016
Price Changed
$597,500
SW Michigan MLS #16038803
Jan 27, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jan 23, 2017
Relisted
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Jan 23, 2017
Pending
—
Dec 23, 2016
Price Changed
$577,500
Nov 3, 2016
Price Changed
$587,500
Sep 13, 2016
Price Changed
$597,500
Jul 28, 2016
Listed
$629,900
SW Michigan MLS #15013905
Oct 17, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Oct 12, 2015
Relisted
—
Oct 10, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 3, 2015
Listed
$539,000
SW Michigan MLS #14010180
Aug 4, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Mar 28, 2014
Listed
$599,000
SW Michigan MLS #13024692
Aug 4, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 9, 2013
Listed
$649,500
REALCOMP #69013024692
Nov 9, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 9, 2013
Listed
$649,500
Public Records
May 25, 2012
Sold
$20,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$624 (+1.1%)
2024
$617 (+7.6%)
2023
$574 (+0.6%)
2022
$571 (+7.3%)
2021
$532
2020
$532 (+63.7%)
2019
$325
Tax history for 1401 Riverside Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$624 (+1.1%)
2024
$617 (+7.6%)
2023
$574 (+0.6%)
2022
$571 (+7.3%)
2021
$532
2020
$532 (+63.7%)
2019
$325
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Legal Description: BEG 135.37' N26DEG32'14"E & 297.97' N36DEG34'46"E & 2474.14' N89DEG36'05"E OF THE SW COR SEC 20 T7S R17W TH N63DEG27'46"W 250' TH N26DEG32'14"E 175' TH S63DEG27'46"E 250' TO THE WLY LN RIVERSIDE RD TH S26DEG32'14"W 175' TO POB
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 43,560
Municipality Name: NILES TWP
Acres: 1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL VACANT
State Use Description: VACANT LAND
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 14-0020-0005-52-7
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Moccasin Elementary School
Public 2-4 • Assigned • 2.7mi
7/10
Buchanan High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Niles, MI • 49120
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 2.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$752,000 – $910,000
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