This rural retreat has been in the same family almost 40 years! They have loved their time on the 12.5 acres but it is time for other family choices. With a large kitchen area, this 2 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage is ready for the next family to enjoy the wooded acreage for hiking, bird watching, snowmobiling, ATV trails, or other outdoor pursuits. In addition, the 80 acre Nature Conservancy is located only 1/10 of a mile away. Pier Street Beach on Lake Michigan is 1.6 miles away. The detached 2 car garage is ideal for storage of ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, & other toys. Both cottage & garage have exterior vinyl siding for easy maintenance.
Single-familyProperty Type
12.5 acresLot Size
$658Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jerry Barefield• Olson Real Estate
Bought with Gerald Olson• Olson Real Estate
Source:SW Michigan MLS #11034324
Redfin Estimate
$568,402
$448K since sold in May 2017$18K since September
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This rural retreat has been in the same family almost 40 years! They have loved their time on the 12.5 acres but it is time for other family choices. With a large kitchen area, this 2 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage is ready for the next family to enjoy the wooded acreage for hiking, bird watching, snowmobiling, ATV trails, or other outdoor pursuits. In addition, the 80 acre Nature Conservancy is located only 1/10 of a mile away. Pier Street Beach on Lake Michigan is 1.6 miles away. The detached 2 car garage is ideal for storage of ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, & other toys. Both cottage & garage have exterior vinyl siding for easy maintenance.
REALCOMP #69011034324
Oct 6, 2016
Sold
$120,000
$139/sq ft
Jun 15, 2011
Listed
$125,000
$145/sq ft
This rural retreat has been in the same family almost 40 years! They have loved their time on the 12.5 acres but it is time for other family choices. With a large kitchen area, this 2 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage is ready for the next family to enjoy the wooded acreage for hiking, bird watching, snowmobiling, ATV trails, or other outdoor pursuits. In addition, the 80 acre Nature Conservancy is located only 1/10 of a mile away. Pier Street Beach on Lake Michigan is 1.6 miles away. The detached 2 car garage is ideal for storage of ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, & other toys. Both cottage & garage have exterior vinyl siding for easy maintenance.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,578 (+3.0%)
2024
$1,532 (+5.0%)
2023
$1,458 (+5.9%)
2022
$1,377 (+4.9%)
2021
$1,312 (+1.2%)
2020
$1,296 (+3.9%)
2019
$1,247 (+36.9%)
2005
$911
Tax history for 7859 East Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,578 (+3.0%)
2024
$1,532 (+5.0%)
2023
$1,458 (+5.9%)
2022
$1,377 (+4.9%)
2021
$1,312 (+1.2%)
2020
$1,296 (+3.9%)
2019
$1,247 (+36.9%)
2005
$911
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 864
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 864
Building Sq. Ft: 864
Legal Description: THE E HAF OF W 25 A OF E HAF OF NW 1/4 SEC 21 T7S R20W
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 299
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 544,500
Municipality Name: CHIKAMING TWP
Acres: 12.5
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 864
Stories: —
Lot Size: 12.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 07-0021-0008-01-0
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
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Schools
Three Oaks Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
River Valley High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
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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, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$540,000 – $654,000
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