This adorable cottage in Lakeside could be yours. Not short on charm, the house hosts a spacious front porch, kitchen with a wood-slat ceiling and skylight and a roomy detached garage. Enjoy the privacy 1.5+ acres provides, all while being located close to downtown Three Oaks, New Buffalo, Union Pier and Sawyer. This is the perfect weekend getaway - pack your bags and get ready to enjoy the lake, beaches, breweries, boutique shopping, bonfires and everything this beautiful area has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
1.61 acresLot Size
$499Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by The Frazee Team• RE/MAX by the Lake
Bought with Janice Smith• @properties Christie's International R.E.
This adorable cottage in Lakeside could be yours. Not short on charm, the house hosts a spacious front porch, kitchen with a wood-slat ceiling and skylight and a roomy detached garage. Enjoy the privacy 1.5+ acres provides, all while being located close to downtown Three Oaks, New Buffalo, Union Pier and Sawyer. This is the perfect weekend getaway - pack your bags and get ready to enjoy the lake, beaches, breweries, boutique shopping, bonfires and everything this beautiful area has to offer.
REALCOMP #69019037780
Jan 30, 2020
Sold
$149,000
$164/sq ft
Aug 7, 2019
Listed
$179,900
$198/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,961 (+2.7%)
2024
$7,755 (+6.3%)
2023
$7,294 (+5.9%)
2022
$6,886 (+88.7%)
2021
$3,648 (+57.5%)
2020
$2,316 (+65.7%)
2019
$1,397 (+102.5%)
2005
$690
Tax history for 8501 East Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,961 (+2.7%)
2024
$7,755 (+6.3%)
2023
$7,294 (+5.9%)
2022
$6,886 (+88.7%)
2021
$3,648 (+57.5%)
2020
$2,316 (+65.7%)
2019
$1,397 (+102.5%)
2005
$690
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
127 ft.
Lot depth
518 ft.
Lot size
1.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,224
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
07-0020-0055-00-1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Nov 20, 2022 • Final
Mechanical
HVAC
Sep 25, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 6
Window Features: Storms
Room Information
Basement: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 910
Construction Materials: Other
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1930
Roof: Composition
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size Acres: 1.61
Lot Size Area: 1.61
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 910.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $1,165
Tax Assessed Value: $47,949
Location
School Information
High School District: River Valley
Location Information
Directions: Red Arrow hea east on East Road to sign on the corner of east and Bell.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 07-0020-0055-00-1
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Three Oaks Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
River Valley High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
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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, 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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Historical weather
Three Oaks, MI • 49116
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$432,000 – $523,000
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