Welcome to 68445 Sweet Lake Road! With 141 feet of Sweet Lake lakefront and nearly an acre of land in the back, this cozy 2-bedroom 1-bath cottage is ready for you. The property also features a spacious 23' x 23' detached 2-car garage. Improvements include furnace (2015), metal roof (2016), kitchen remodel (2020), and a septic tank and drain field (2021). Located approx. 13 miles from Shipshewana and 3.5 miles from Sturgis. Schedule your showing today! BTVAI
Welcome to 68445 Sweet Lake Road! With 141 feet of Sweet Lake lakefront and nearly an acre of land in the back, this cozy 2-bedroom 1-bath cottage is ready for you. The property also features a spacious 23' x 23' detached 2-car garage. Improvements include furnace (2015), metal roof (2016), kitchen remodel (2020), and a septic tank and drain field (2021). Located approx. 13 miles from Shipshewana and 3.5 miles from Sturgis. Schedule your showing today! BTVAI
REALCOMP #20250008200
Aug 22, 2025
Sold
$150,000
$178/sq ft
Jul 29, 2025
Pending
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Apr 9, 2025
Price Changed
$169,900
$202/sq ft
Mar 10, 2025
Price Changed
$189,900
$225/sq ft
Feb 6, 2025
Listed
$224,900
$267/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2
May 2, 2025
Price Changed
$169,900
$202/sq ft
REALCOMP #81025006064
May 2, 2025
Price Changed
$169,900
$202/sq ft
Feb 19, 2025
Listed
$224,900
$267/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70435189
Jan 31, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Oct 27, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2024
Price Changed
$250,000
$297/sq ft
Oct 7, 2024
Listed
$260,000
$308/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #1
Oct 21, 2024
Price Changed
$250,000
$297/sq ft
REALCOMP #68024052748
Oct 27, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 2024
Price Changed
$250,000
$297/sq ft
Oct 7, 2024
Listed
$260,000
$308/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #20040165
Mar 30, 2021
Sold
$195,000
$231/sq ft
Mar 15, 2021
Pending
—
Feb 26, 2021
Relisted
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Feb 15, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 3, 2020
Price Changed
$195,000
$231/sq ft
Sep 24, 2020
Listed
$210,000
$249/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70162875
Mar 30, 2021
Sold
$195,000
$231/sq ft
Sep 24, 2020
Listed
$195,000
$231/sq ft
REALCOMP #68020040165
Mar 30, 2021
Sold
$195,000
$231/sq ft
Mar 15, 2021
Pending
—
Feb 26, 2021
Relisted
—
Feb 15, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 24, 2020
Listed
$195,000
$231/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 16, 2017
Sold
$55,000
$65/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #15050393
Nov 6, 2015
Sold
$43,000
$51/sq ft
Nov 5, 2015
Pending
—
Sep 30, 2015
Contingent
—
Sep 17, 2015
Listed
$49,900
$59/sq ft
REALCOMP #68015050393
Nov 6, 2015
Sold
$43,000
$51/sq ft
Sep 17, 2015
Listed
$49,900
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$771 (−78.3%)
2024
$3,557 (+21.5%)
2023
$2,927 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,788 (+126.6%)
2021
$1,230 (+54.9%)
2020
$794 (−33.4%)
2019
$1,193 (+10.4%)
2018
$1,081 (+3.8%)
2016
$1,042 (−22.9%)
2015
$1,351 (−4.1%)
2013
$1,409
Tax history for 68445 SWEET LAKE Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$771 (−78.3%)
2024
$3,557 (+21.5%)
2023
$2,927 (+5.0%)
2022
$2,788 (+126.6%)
2021
$1,230 (+54.9%)
2020
$794 (−33.4%)
2019
$1,193 (+10.4%)
2018
$1,081 (+3.8%)
2016
$1,042 (−22.9%)
2015
$1,351 (−4.1%)
2013
$1,409
*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
Stories
—
Lot width
138 ft.
Lot depth
160 ft.
Lot size
1.16 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
780
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
005 004 002 40
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2.5
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Entry
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2 Level: Entry
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Bathroom 1 Information
Bathroom 1 Level: Entry
Bathroom 1 Length: 8
Bathroom 1 Width: 9
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Entry
Kitchen Dimension: 11 x 11
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Entry
Living Room Dimensions: 11 x 18
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Porch
Foundation Type: Crawl
Property Features
On Waterfront
Water Features: Dock/Pier Facility, Lake Frontage, Water View, Waterfront
Lake Name: Sweet Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 Story
Year Built: 1900
Lot Information
Lot Size: 141,423,215,321
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 1.16
Roads: Gravel, Private Road
Frontage: 141
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $61,005
Total Tax Amount: $2,927
Summer Tax Amount: $642
Winter Tax Amount: $2,285
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Heater: Propane Hot Water
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S)
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=843
School Information
School District: Sturgis Public Schools
School District: Sturgis Public Schools
Address Information
Street Designation: Road
Location Details
Directions: US 12 E from Sturgis to Sweet Lake Rd N to long private gravel driveway on E side of road.
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Fawn River Twp
Mail City: Sturgis
Municipality: Fawn River Twp
Area (Municipality): Fawn River Twp (75005)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 780
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 005 004 002 40
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
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Around this home
Schools
Eastwood School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
Sturgis Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
Sturgis High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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 98° 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
Sturgis, MI • 49091 8416
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.4 hours in
June and 2.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.4 hrs
2.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$187,000 – $226,000
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