5 bedroom, 2.5 bath lake house only 5 miles south of Vicksburg! This home is great for a summer getaway or year round living. With almost 90 feet of sandy frontage on all sports Portage Lake, this is a great place to spend swimming, fishing or boating! The house has plenty of room to accommodate guests. The main floor features a living room with wood burning fireplace and sliding door to the large 6' x 40' deck and spacious kitchen with snack bar and ceramic flooring. The downstairs walkout level features 2 more bedrooms and full bath plus another kitchen. Just a short drive from town to your new beach home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Greg Miller• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Listed by Richard Roy• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Bought with Pamella Knapp• RE/MAX Advantage
Source:REALCOMP #66015002858
Redfin Estimate
$541,273
$255K since sold in November 2015$22K since July
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This home's estimate is 52.9% higher than the average sale price ($354K) of 6 comparable homes.
5 bedroom, 2.5 bath lake house only 5 miles south of Vicksburg! This home is great for a summer getaway or year round living. With almost 90 feet of sandy frontage on all sports Portage Lake, this is a great place to spend swimming, fishing or boating! The house has plenty of room to accommodate guests. The main floor features a living room with wood burning fireplace and sliding door to the large 6' x 40' deck and spacious kitchen with snack bar and ceramic flooring. The downstairs walkout level features 2 more bedrooms and full bath plus another kitchen. Just a short drive from town to your new beach home!
REALCOMP #66015002858
Aug 5, 2015
Sold
$286,000
$112/sq ft
Jan 21, 2015
Listed
$259,900
$102/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #13069827
Jul 29, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Dec 27, 2013
Listed
$269,000
$106/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #13017066
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2013
Listed
$274,900
$108/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2821910
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2008
Listed
$319,000
$125/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2715423
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 6, 2007
Listed
$324,900
$128/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2612199
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Mar 17, 2006
Listed
$324,900
$128/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #9184839
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 17, 1995
Listed
$163,900
$64/sq ft
REALCOMP #71013069827
Dec 18, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Dec 27, 2013
Listed
$269,000
$106/sq ft
REALCOMP #66013017066
Oct 31, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2013
Listed
$274,900
$108/sq ft
REALCOMP #66002821910
Oct 7, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2008
Listed
$319,000
$125/sq ft
REALCOMP #66002715423
Nov 30, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Apr 6, 2007
Listed
$324,900
$128/sq ft
REALCOMP #66002612199
Dec 31, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Mar 17, 2006
Listed
$324,900
$128/sq ft
REALCOMP #66009184839
Aug 31, 1995
Listing Removed
—
May 17, 1995
Listed
$163,900
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,373 (−69.4%)
2024
$4,483 (+3.4%)
2023
$4,334 (+50.1%)
2022
$2,887 (+7.6%)
2021
$2,683 (+135.7%)
2019
$1,138 (−70.6%)
2018
$3,866 (+4.8%)
2016
$3,688 (+86.1%)
2015
$1,981 (−20.9%)
2013
$2,503
Tax history for 52008 Lake Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,373 (−69.4%)
2024
$4,483 (+3.4%)
2023
$4,334 (+50.1%)
2022
$2,887 (+7.6%)
2021
$2,683 (+135.7%)
2019
$1,138 (−70.6%)
2018
$3,866 (+4.8%)
2016
$3,688 (+86.1%)
2015
$1,981 (−20.9%)
2013
$2,503
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,040
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HELENA BEACH
Living Sq. Ft: 1,508
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,040
Building Sq. Ft: 1,508
Legal Description: LOT 1 HELENA BEACH SUB SE 1/4 SEC 7 T5S R10W EXC COM 125.1 FT W OF MOST ELY COR SD LOT 1 TH W 65.7 FT TH N 40D 56M E 35.62 FT TH S 57D 34M 37S E 50.19 FT TO POB. ALSO COM NE COR LOT 11 SOUTH HELENA BEACH SUB SEC 18 T5S R10W TH S 26D 46M 00S W ALG WLY LN LAKE AVE 23.82 FT TH N 63D 46M 29S W 48.12 FT TO N LN SD LOT 11 TH E ALG SD N LN 53.9 FT TO POB. (COMB W/ 010-090-010-20 DEC/09)
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 640
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,504
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: MENDON TWP
Acres: 0.31
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,548
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 2020
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 010 040 001 00
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mendon Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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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
$515,000 – $623,000
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