OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2025 for $219K

$259,464

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,736/mo

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1,086

sq ft

8243 Forest Beach Rd, Watervliet, MI 49098

About this home

Your gateway to lake living! 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch, located just a short stroll from the sandy shores of Paw Paw Lake. Turn weekends into mini vacations without ever packing a bag. Step inside to an open floor plan filled with natural light, vaulted ceilings, and bamboo wood flooring, spacious living room, mudroom, and laundry off the garage. Primary bedroom complete with private full bath, while 2 add'tl bedrooms and a full bath. Thermal windows provide energy efficiency, 2023 high-efficiency furnace/central a/c maintain an ideal climate all year long. Newer upgrades inc: roof, roof decking, and gutters, saving your future expense. If you're seeking a peaceful vacation retreat or a full-time residence with beach access privileges, this home delivers both.

Single-familyProperty Type

1993Year Built

6,170 sq ftLot Size

$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Joy Schwarting • Century 21 Affiliated

Bought with Jonathan Stowers • Epique Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:SW Michigan MLS #25027548

Redfin Estimate

$259,464

$40K since sold in July 2025$1,000 since August

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Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 48.9% lower than the average sale price ($508K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$310,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,276 sq ft
7226 Little Paw Paw Lake Rd, Coloma, MI 49038
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$530,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
8274 Pokagon Rd, Watervliet, MI 49098
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,150,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,100 sq ft
8414 Lake Ave, Watervliet, MI 49098
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$156,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,316 sq ft
925 Forest Park Ave, Watervliet, MI 49098
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$289,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,570 sq ft
4537 Stanley Ave, Watervliet, MI 49098
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$611,100
F
2 beds1 bath1,155 sq ft
5511 Lakewood St, Coloma, MI 49038

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Market trends in 49098, MI

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.1%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$285K

$63 MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,300,000
6 beds4 baths3,409 sq ft
8589 Heron Ct, Watervliet, MI 49098
$115,000
2 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
3915 M-140, Watervliet, MI 49098
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$195,000
3 beds1 bath1,228 sq ft
2759 N M-140, Watervliet, MI 49098
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Sale history for 8243 Forest Beach Rd

Date

Event

Price

SW Michigan MLS #25027548

Jul 8, 2025

Sold

$219,000

$202/sq ft

Jun 23, 2025

Pending

—

Jun 15, 2025

Contingent

—

Jun 10, 2025

Listed

$219,000

$202/sq ft

Greater Lansing AoR #70474203

Jul 8, 2025

Sold

$219,000

$202/sq ft

Jul 8, 2025

Sold

$219,000

$202/sq ft

Jun 23, 2025

Pending

—

Jun 15, 2025

Contingent

—

Jun 10, 2025

Listed

$219,000

$202/sq ft

Jun 10, 2025

Listed

$219,000

$202/sq ft

REALCOMP #69025027548

Jul 8, 2025

Sold

$219,000

$202/sq ft

Jun 23, 2025

Pending

—

Jun 15, 2025

Contingent

—

Jun 10, 2025

Listed

$219,000

$202/sq ft

SW Michigan MLS #9719749

Sep 15, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Jul 28, 1997

Listed

$79,900

$74/sq ft

SW Michigan MLS #2334770

Oct 21, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Sep 10, 2003

Listed

$95,000

$87/sq ft

REALCOMP #69002334770

Oct 21, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Sep 10, 2003

Listed

$95,000

$87/sq ft

REALCOMP #69009719749

May 11, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Jul 28, 1997

Listed

$79,900

$74/sq ft

Tax history for 8243 Forest Beach Rd

*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

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,170 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Berrien County

APN

21-6080-0128-00-5

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 8
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Insulated Windows

Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space

Room 1 Information
Room Width: 8
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 11

Room 2 Information
Room Length: 16
Room Width: 13
Room Type: Dining Area

Room 3 Information
Room Width: 11
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 16

Room 4 Information
Room Width: 11
Room Length: 12
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 5 Information
Room Length: 6
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Width: 11

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 11
Room Width: 11

Room 7 Information
Room Width: 8
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 11

Room 8 Information
Room Length: 5
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Width: 7

Room 9 Information
Room Length: 5
Room Type: Laundry
Room Width: 6

Exterior

Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,086
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Exterior Features
Year Built: 1993
Roof: Composition

Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Units: Acres

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 1086.0

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $1,912
Tax Assessed Value: $47,920

Utilities

Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater

Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 425.0
Has Association

School Information
High School District: Watervliet

Location Information
Directions: M140 through Watervliet to North Watervliet Road. Turn left on Forest Beach Road

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,170 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 21-6080-0128-00-5

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

Around this home

Schools

North Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

Watervliet Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

Watervliet Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Watervliet, MI • 49098

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$247,000 – $299,000

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Home values near 8243 Forest Beach Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8237 Forest Beach Rd, Watervliet, MI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$217,015
8263 Forest Beach Rd, Watervliet, MI - Beds \| - Baths \| 5472 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
8223 Forest Beach Rd, Watervliet, MI 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1180 Sq. Ft.	—
8242 Wakazoo Way, Watervliet, MI 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1392 Sq. Ft.	$321,160

Address	Redfin Estimate
8281 Forest Beach Rd, Watervliet, MI 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1824 Sq. Ft.	$298,334
8263 Wakazoo Way, Watervliet, MI 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 898 Sq. Ft.	$290,463

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