ENJOY 265 FT OF ST JOSEPH RIVER FRONTAGE in your back yard... Wonderful, wooded, river double lot with your own small vineyard of Marechal Foch grapes. Relax in the hot tub on your deck overlooking nature. Secluded, private feel and some of the BEST FISHING on the St, Joseph river due to a cold water creek emptying into the St. Joseph River right on the property. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths,geothermal heat. Large dining room open to kitchen is perfect for gatherings. Ease of living on one level with main floor Master Suite, and main floor laundry. Additional 3 bedrooms, full bath, and family room in lower level. Screen porch adds 384 square feet to home. Ready to move in & enjoy! Welcome Home!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
2.7 acresLot Size
$206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Barber• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Bought with Scott McLauchlin• McLauchlin Realty, Inc.
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Market trends in 49126, MI
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
+1.9% MoM
Median sale price
$249K
$16K MoM
Avg. days on market
56d
17 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
1 MoM
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Sale history for 5254 River Rd
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #19042784
Nov 13, 2019
Sold
$305,000
$132/sq ft
Sep 13, 2019
Contingent
—
Sep 3, 2019
Listed
$289,000
$125/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70078689
Nov 13, 2019
Sold
$305,000
$132/sq ft
Sep 3, 2019
Listed
$289,000
$125/sq ft
Sep 3, 2019
Listed
$289,000
$125/sq ft
ENJOY 265 FT OF ST JOSEPH RIVER FRONTAGE in your back yard. .. Wonderful, wooded, river double lot with your own small vineyard of Marechal Foch grapes. Relax in the hot tub on your deck overlooking nature. Secluded, private feel and some of the BEST FISHING on the St, Joseph river due to a cold water creek emptying into the St. Joseph River right on the property. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, geothermal heat. Large dining room open to kitchen is perfect for gatherings. Ease of living on one level with main floor Master Suite, and main floor laundry. Additional 3 bedrooms, full bath, and family room in lower level. Screen porch adds 384 square feet to home. Ready to move in & enjoy! Welcome Home!!!
REALCOMP #69019042784
Nov 13, 2019
Sold
$305,000
$132/sq ft
Sep 3, 2019
Listed
$289,000
$125/sq ft
ENJOY 265 FT OF ST JOSEPH RIVER FRONTAGE in your back yard. .. Wonderful, wooded, river double lot with your own small vineyard of Marechal Foch grapes. Relax in the hot tub on your deck overlooking nature. Secluded, private feel and some of the BEST FISHING on the St, Joseph river due to a cold water creek emptying into the St. Joseph River right on the property. The home features 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, geothermal heat. Large dining room open to kitchen is perfect for gatherings. Ease of living on one level with main floor Master Suite, and main floor laundry. Additional 3 bedrooms, full bath, and family room in lower level. Screen porch adds 384 square feet to home. Ready to move in & enjoy! Welcome Home!!!
SW Michigan MLS #2021119
Sep 29, 2000
Sold
$228,000
$99/sq ft
Jul 11, 2000
Listed
$229,000
$99/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002021119
Sep 29, 2000
Sold
$228,000
$99/sq ft
Jul 11, 2000
Listed
$229,000
$99/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #9810400
Jun 12, 1998
Sold
$193,000
$84/sq ft
Apr 20, 1998
Listed
$199,000
$86/sq ft
REALCOMP #69009810400
Jun 12, 1998
Sold
$193,000
$84/sq ft
Apr 20, 1998
Listed
$199,000
$86/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #7094613
Mar 23, 1994
Sold
$160,000
$69/sq ft
Jan 31, 1994
Listed
$189,900
$82/sq ft
REALCOMP #69007094613
Mar 23, 1994
Sold
$160,000
$69/sq ft
Jan 31, 1994
Listed
$189,900
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,756 (+2.4%)
2024
$2,692 (+10.0%)
2023
$2,446 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,329 (+3.3%)
2021
$2,255 (+1.4%)
2020
$2,225 (−50.9%)
2019
$4,531 (+20.9%)
2005
$3,747
Tax history for 5254 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,756 (+2.4%)
2024
$2,692 (+10.0%)
2023
$2,446 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,329 (+3.3%)
2021
$2,255 (+1.4%)
2020
$2,225 (−50.9%)
2019
$4,531 (+20.9%)
2005
$3,747
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
45 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
1.65 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,308
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
19-0022-0009-01-7
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa
# of Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Built in Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 14
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 18
Room Description: Cedar vaulted ceiling, stone wood burning FP
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 10
Room Description: Sliding glass doors to deck
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 10
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 20
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 14
Room Length: 18
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 9
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Width: 6
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 5
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 5
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Description: Powder Room
Room Length: 5
Room 8 Information
Room Description: Sliding glass door to 3 season room
Room Length: 17
Room Type: Family Room
Room Width: 14
Room 9 Information
Room Length: 13
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Width: 12
Room 10 Information
Room Width: 10
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 18
Room 11 Information
Room Width: 14
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Length: 17
Room 12 Information
Room Width: 8
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Length: 15
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,309
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1988
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 2.7
Lot Size Area: 2.7
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: St Joseph River
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 2309.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $6,312.17
Tax Assessed Value: $150,600
Location
School Information
High School District: Eau Claire
Location Information
Directions: 31 to Tabor Rd west to River Rd north to home
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,308
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 19-0022-0009-01-7
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
River School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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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
3/10 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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$453,000 – $548,000
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