Wow, this lake cottage has it all. Little Fish Lake in St. Joseph Co. Mi. is spring fed, 30 acres in size, a great fishing lake with large views of the wooded hills across the lake. Perfect for pontoons and kayaking. The cottage with its own unique charm and character features 1600 sq. ft. of living space on one level, 2 large bedrooms (master has its own fireplace) and 2 full baths. The bright and cheery kitchen with hardwood floors and granite island is open to dining area, then open to a huge lakeside living room with its own fireplace. Lots of windows for grand lake views and natural light. Outside you will find a large lakeside deck with a patio hot tub area on the side, large 2 car garage with a bonus room inside (good place to send the kids), Newer storage shed plus a garden shed. All this on 4.86 acres of cleared/wooded land and 584 feet of lake frontage. Located close to town with lots of privacy. Sale includes 4 property tax IDs with the sale of the home. Come ENJOY!
Waterfront Description: Lake Front, Lake/River (Private), Private Water Frontage
Property Information
Short Sale
Financial
Tax Information
Summer Tax Amount: $2,364
Total Tax: $2,364
Financing Information
Down Payment Resource: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Hot Water
Liquid Petroleum Gas
Ceiling Fan
Well (Existing)
Septic (Existing)
Location
School Information
Sturgis
Location Information
Directions: North from Sturgis on M 66 3 miles to Maystead Rd then East one mile to the corner of Prairie River and Maystead Rd on the right before the corner
Directions From North South Detail: M 66 & Prairie River
Directions From East West Detail: Rd.
Settlement: Township
County Or Parish: St. Joseph
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,700
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 001 050 003 00
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
Other
Listing Data Information
Close Date: 2014-12-12
DOM: 503
RDOM: 503
Listing Information
Originating MLS: St. Joseph County Association of REALTORS®
Close Price: $160,000
Around this home
Schools
Wall School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 3.1mi
Sturgis Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
4/10
Sturgis High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
7/10
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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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 2.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$361,000 – $437,000
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