CHRISTIE LAKE IS A PRIVATE, ALL SPORTS 220 ACRE LAKE located in the heart of Van Buren County. 2 BR, 1 BA home with 1384 sq. ft. of living space on main level and 629 sq. ft. unfinished space in the lower level storage area. 2 living rooms provide plenty of interior space if full time lake living is in your future. Features include a spacious primary BR with walk in closet, laundry on the main level and 33' of inviting sandy beach tucked in a cove with low traffic on a quiet dead end street in the country. A wood burning stove keeps you extra warm during the fall/winter months. This home provides spectacular sunrise views from the deck where you will enjoy your morning coffee. Peaceful fields back up to the home giving it a laid back country feel. A detached 2 car garage conveniently provides storage for the lake toys and there is an area on each side where you can enjoy a bonfire. Seller says they will include the pontoon boat in the sale with a good offer. Generations of families live on this PRIVATE lake, known for lower boat traffic, good fishing and a great lake community. The association fee covers snow plowing and boat launch privileges. Schedule your private showing today. SALE IS CONTINGENT UPON SELLER FINDING SUITABLE HOUSING.
Active
Price cut: $10K (10/23)
$399,900
48164 70th Ave, Decatur, MI 49045
2beds
1,384sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.25 Acres Lot
$385,700 Zestimate®
$289/sqft
$29/mo HOA
What's special
Wood burning stove
- 29 days
- 601
- 15
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Suzy Glomski 269-251-0085,
Michigan Lifestyle Properties 800-413-1016
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26052829
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), LP Tank Rented
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Replacement, Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,384
- Total interior livable area: 1,384 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Christie Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Recreational, Cul-De-Sac, Ground Cover
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 801318602000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: LP Tank Rented
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Boat Launch
- Services included: Other, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $350 annually
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $289/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $56,016
- Annual tax amount: $2,915
- Date on market: 10/4/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,USDA Loan,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$385,700
$366,000 - $405,000
$1,275/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2026 | Price change | $399,900-2.4%$289/sqft |
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| 10/4/2026 | Price change | $409,900-2.2%$296/sqft |
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| 9/28/2026 | Price change | $419,000-1.4%$303/sqft |
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| 9/21/2026 | Price change | $424,999-0.9%$307/sqft |
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| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $429,000+342.3%$310/sqft |
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| 7/28/2021 | Sold | $97,000$70/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,841 +7.6% | $108,100 +15.6% |
| 2024 | $2,641 +5% | $93,500 +6.4% |
| 2023 | $2,515 | $87,900 +12.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $78,100 +8.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $71,700 -1.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $72,900 +7.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $68,000 +70.4% |
| 2017 | $460 +926.1% | $39,900 -9.3% |
| 2016 | $45 +1.1% | $44,000 |
| 2015 | $44 +51.2% | $44,000 |
| 2014 | $29 | $44,000 -12.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $50,200 |
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