Located on popular Portage Lake in Mendon Twp. with beautiful views. Portage Lake is an all sports lake for swimming, water skiing, fishing, boating all of those amenities that you are looking for in a lake front home. (No documented information available for year built at the time of listing, age of house is estimated)
Located on popular Portage Lake in Mendon Twp. with beautiful views. Portage Lake is an all sports lake for swimming, water skiing, fishing, boating all of those amenities that you are looking for in a lake front home. (No documented information available for year built at the time of listing, age of house is estimated)
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$522 (−81.3%)
2024
$2,792 (+3.6%)
2023
$2,694 (+29.8%)
2022
$2,076 (+5.2%)
2021
$1,973 (+355.6%)
2019
$433 (−80.1%)
2018
$2,179 (+5.6%)
2016
$2,063 (−5.9%)
2015
$2,192 (+23.8%)
2013
$1,770
Tax history for 51986 Lake Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$522 (−81.3%)
2024
$2,792 (+3.6%)
2023
$2,694 (+29.8%)
2022
$2,076 (+5.2%)
2021
$1,973 (+355.6%)
2019
$433 (−80.1%)
2018
$2,179 (+5.6%)
2016
$2,063 (−5.9%)
2015
$2,192 (+23.8%)
2013
$1,770
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
44 ft.
Lot depth
157 ft.
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
900
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
010 040 004 01
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 4
Window Features: Replacement, Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Partial
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 915
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1950
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Lot Size Area: 0.15
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Portage Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 915.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2003
Tax Annual Amount: $689
Tax Assessed Value: $17,002
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Mendon
Location Information
Directions: M-60 to north on Silver Street east on Michigan Ave. to north on Lake Ave.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 010 040 004 01
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mendon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$245,000 – $296,000
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