RIVERHOUSE, reminiscent of Old World French estates, was designed by renowned architect Jack Arnold. A sprawling 5.87 acre retreat, it includes a 6000+ sq.ft. 5BR/4.5BA residence, a 1 bedrooms guest house, manicured grounds and a pool/patio area surrounded with lush hydrangeas. The heart of the house is an expansive kitchen/great room where, of course, all guests will congregate. The master suite includes a large sitting room and a his and hers master bath. The finished English basement provides a large recreation room, an office/workout room, and lots of storage space. All of these beautifully appointed spaces make this a feast for the senses and a comfortable setting for weekends and holidays. See attached for description of amenities.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
5.87 acresLot Size
$462Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gail M Lowrie• @properties Christie's International R.E.
Listed by Mario Zarantenello• @properties Christie's International R.E.
RIVERHOUSE, reminiscent of Old World French estates, was designed by renowned architect Jack Arnold. A sprawling 5.87 acre retreat, it includes a 6000+ sq. ft. 5BR/4.5BA residence, a 1 bedrooms guest house, manicured grounds and a pool/patio area surrounded with lush hydrangeas. The heart of the house is an expansive kitchen/great room where, of course, all guests will congregate. The master suite includes a large sitting room and a his and hers master bath. The finished English basement provides a large recreation room, an office/workout room, and lots of storage space. All of these beautifully appointed spaces make this a feast for the senses and a comfortable setting for weekends and holidays. See attached for description of amenities.
REALCOMP #69018005247
May 1, 2018
Sold
$1,515,000
$248/sq ft
Feb 14, 2018
Listed
$1,650,000
$270/sq ft
RIVERHOUSE, reminiscent of Old World French estates, was designed by renowned architect Jack Arnold. A sprawling 5.87 acre retreat, it includes a 6000+ sq. ft. 5BR/4.5BA residence, a 1 bedrooms guest house, manicured grounds and a pool/patio area surrounded with lush hydrangeas. The heart of the house is an expansive kitchen/great room where, of course, all guests will congregate. The master suite includes a large sitting room and a his and hers master bath. The finished English basement provides a large recreation room, an office/workout room, and lots of storage space. All of these beautifully appointed spaces make this a feast for the senses and a comfortable setting for weekends and holidays. See attached for description of amenities.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,655 (−1.3%)
2024
$19,911 (+4.9%)
2023
$18,977 (+5.0%)
2022
$18,073 (+2.9%)
2021
$17,570 (+12.4%)
2020
$15,635 (+2.5%)
2019
$15,247
Tax history for 8708 W Elm Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,655 (−1.3%)
2024
$19,911 (+4.9%)
2023
$18,977 (+5.0%)
2022
$18,073 (+2.9%)
2021
$17,570 (+12.4%)
2020
$15,635 (+2.5%)
2019
$15,247
*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
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.87 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,926
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
20-0132-0007-04-5
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Security System, Stone Floor, Water Softener/Owned, Wood Floor, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
# of Rooms Total: 14
Fireplace Features: Other
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Built in Oven
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Description: Formal
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 17 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 18 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 19 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Pool Information
Pool Features: Outdoor/Inground
Building Information
Architectural Style: Other
Building Area Total: 3,784
Construction Materials: Stucco
Exterior Features
Year Built: 2008
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 5.87
Lot Size Area: 5.87
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Guest House
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Galien River
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 6101.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $5,344
Tax Assessed Value: $275,203
Location
School Information
High School District: River Valley
Location Information
Directions: Red Arrow to East on Union Pier Road, cross Lakeside Road, becomes Elm Valley, to address or Red Arrow to Lakeside Road to left on Elm Valley to address.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,926
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 20-0132-0007-04-5
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
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Schools
Three Oaks Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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River Valley High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.68M – $3.24M
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