Adorable log home adjoining public lands and the VB State Park. Located just 3 miles south of South Haven City, the park is situated on the shore of Lake Michigan and has one mile of sandy beach and high dune formations. It's the perfect place to lounge on the beach, walk through woodland trails. The home has been well cared for and is a true log home. It has a screened-in front porch, side deck, large garage, cathedral ceiling, and large family room in the loft area. Large wooded lot adjoints public lands. 1/2 mile bike ride to the Park Beach. Short term rentals are permitted.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
1.1 acresLot Size
$253Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ron Seiler• Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
Bought with Ron Seiler• Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
Adorable log home adjoining public lands and the VB State Park. Located just 3 miles south of South Haven City, the park is situated on the shore of Lake Michigan and has one mile of sandy beach and high dune formations. It's the perfect place to lounge on the beach, walk through woodland trails. The home has been well cared for and is a true log home. It has a screened-in front porch, side deck, large garage, cathedral ceiling, and large family room in the loft area. Large wooded lot adjoints public lands. 1/2 mile bike ride to the Park Beach. Short term rentals are permitted.
REALCOMP #69022032566
Sep 21, 2022
Sold
$269,900
$216/sq ft
Jul 30, 2022
Listing Removed
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Jul 29, 2022
Listed
$269,900
$216/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,050 (−55.9%)
2024
$4,654 (+4.5%)
2023
$4,455 (+251.7%)
2022
$1,267 (+5.9%)
2021
$1,196 (+2.2%)
2020
$1,170 (+6.0%)
2019
$1,104 (+0.5%)
2018
$1,099 (+11.1%)
2017
$989 (+3.1%)
2016
$959 (+0.9%)
2014
$950
Tax history for 20520 Ruggles Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,050 (−55.9%)
2024
$4,654 (+4.5%)
2023
$4,455 (+251.7%)
2022
$1,267 (+5.9%)
2021
$1,196 (+2.2%)
2020
$1,170 (+6.0%)
2019
$1,104 (+0.5%)
2018
$1,099 (+11.1%)
2017
$989 (+3.1%)
2016
$959 (+0.9%)
2014
$950
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.07 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Van Buren County
APN
80-17-083-033-10
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener
# of Rooms Total: 6
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 7
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 7
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 14
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 13
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Length: 6
Room Type: Laundry
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 9
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 17
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 12
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 18
Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 11
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Log Home
Building Area Total: 1,248
Construction Materials: Log
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1980
Roof: Metal
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.1
Lot Size Area: 1.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1248.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $3,200
Tax Assessed Value: $79,200
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: South Haven
Location Information
Directions: Blue Star Hwy to just south of CR 380 to Ruggles Road.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: —
County: Van Buren County
APN: 80-17-083-033-10
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
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Schools
Covert Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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Covert Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
3/10
Covert High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$301,000 – $364,000
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