Experience the best of Portage Lake living! Completely rebuilt from the ground up with exceptional quality craftsmanship, this stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and year-round lake lifestyle. Step inside to a welcoming back entryway featuring custom shiplap, built-in bench seating, and hooks for effortless organization. The beautifully designed kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, brand-new appliances, and an open layout that flows seamlessly into the spacious dining area perfect for gathering with family and friends while enjoying picturesque lake views. Expansive new windows fill the home with natural light and capture the beauty of Portage Lake from multiple rooms. The inviting gathering room opens onto a maintenance-free patio, providing the perfect space to relax, entertain, or take a short stroll to your lake access and newly installed dock. Every detail has been updated, including bathrooms with custom cabinetry, designer countertops, and upgraded plumbing and lighting fixtures. Additional features include main-floor laundry, a dry basement [w/ dry system in place] ideal for storage, spray foam insulation, a new roof, new concrete, new electrical panel, new furnace, central air conditioning, water softener, and fresh professional landscaping with retaining walls and lake water lawn irrigation system. Enjoy everything Portage Lake has to offer, an all-sports lake known for boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, northern pike, and panfish. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and major highways, this home offers the ideal combination of peaceful waterfront living and everyday convenience. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence or a weekend retreat in Southwest Michigan, this move-in-ready property delivers the perfect opportunity to embrace the sought-after Portage Lake lifestyle.
Single-familyProperty Type
2026Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$443Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Inspired Living Real Estate Team Scheffers• eXp Realty LLC
Experience the best of Portage Lake living! Completely rebuilt from the ground up with exceptional quality craftsmanship, this stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and year-round lake lifestyle. Step inside to a welcoming back entryway featuring custom shiplap, built-in bench seating, and hooks for effortless organization. The beautifully designed kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, brand-new appliances, and an open layout that flows seamlessly into the spacious dining area perfect for gathering with family and friends while enjoying picturesque lake views. Expansive new windows fill the home with natural light and capture the beauty of Portage Lake from multiple rooms. The inviting gathering room opens onto a maintenance-free patio, providing the perfect space to relax, entertain, or take a short stroll to your lake access and newly installed dock. Every detail has been updated, including
REALCOMP #66026040497
Sep 15, 2026
Price Changed
$575,500
$443/sq ft
Aug 21, 2026
Price Changed
$625,000
$481/sq ft
Aug 4, 2026
Listed
$675,000
$520/sq ft
+23
Experience the best of Portage Lake living! Completely rebuilt from the ground up with exceptional quality craftsmanship, this stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and year-round lake lifestyle. Step inside to a welcoming back entryway featuring custom shiplap, built-in bench seating, and hooks for effortless organization. The beautifully designed kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, brand-new appliances, and an open layout that flows seamlessly into the spacious dining area perfect for gathering with family and friends while enjoying picturesque lake views. Expansive new windows fill the home with natural light and capture the beauty of Portage Lake from multiple rooms. The inviting gathering room opens onto a maintenance-free patio, providing the perfect space to relax, entertain, or take a short stroll to your lake access and newly installed dock. Every detail has been updated, includingbathrooms with custom cabinetry, designer countertops, and upgraded plumbing and lighting fixtures. Additional features include main-floor laundry, a dry basement [w/ dry system in place] ideal for storage, spray foam insulation, a new roof, new concrete, new electrical panel, new furnace, central air conditioning, water softener, and fresh professional landscaping with retaining walls and lake water lawn irrigation system. Enjoy everything Portage Lake has to offer, an all-sports lake known for boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, northern pike, and panfish. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and major highways, this home offers the ideal combination of peaceful waterfront living and everyday convenience. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence or a weekend retreat in Southwest Michigan, this move-in-ready property delivers the perfect opportunity to embrace the sought-after Portage Lake lifestyle.
Public Records
Sep 10, 2025
Sold
$250,000
$192/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$675 (−71.7%)
2024
$2,381 (+3.2%)
2023
$2,308 (+46.7%)
2022
$1,574 (+6.8%)
2021
$1,473 (+163.4%)
2019
$559 (−69.2%)
2018
$1,817 (+6.3%)
2016
$1,710 (−6.9%)
2015
$1,837 (+30.1%)
2013
$1,412
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
195 ft.
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,248
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
010 090 001 00
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
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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Historical weather
Three Rivers, MI • 49093
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Three Rivers. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 52070 Lake Ave
$560,451
$15K under list price of $576K
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