Pending

Price cut: $50K (8/1)

$849,900

5412 Forest Ave, Watervliet, MI 49098

3beds

1,596sqft

$6,607/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1945

7,405 Square Feet Lot

$793,000 Zestimate^®

$533/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Vintage charmScreen porchSprawling yardPrivate pierFully furnished

2 Incredible Historic Homes on Paw Paw Lake. Stunning West facing with Breathtaking Sunsets, you'll love 'The Fern' & 'Ohio' from the moment you step inside. Vintage charm surrounds you with each home offering a screen porch & sunroom. Enjoy your own private pier & sprawling yard. Fully furnished making the perfect vacation home or Short-Term rental. Or build your dream Lakehouse on each homesite. Located in the Heart of SW Michigan, Paw Paw Lake is a 900 acre all-sports lake featuring a Yacht Club, Gas Dock, Marina & boat-up restaurant. Take advantage of everything the area offers including the Paw Paw Lake golf course, wineries, breweries, farmer's markets & orchards. World Class Golfing just minutes at the Point 0' Woods Country Club. 15 mins to St. Joe, South Haven, Lake Michigan & Warren Dunes. Under 2 hours from Chicago & 1.5hrs from Grand Rapids. South Haven, Lake Michigan & Warren Dunes. Rear home address is 5411 Forest. Own this part of History & schedule your tour today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Description: Waterfront Home
Level: Upper
Area: 203.28
Dimensions: 13.20 x 15.40

Bedroom 2

Description: Waterfront Home
Level: Upper
Area: 146.52
Dimensions: 13.20 x 11.10

Primary bathroom

Description: Rear Home
Level: Main
Area: 200
Dimensions: 10.00 x 20.00

Dining area

Description: Waterfront Home
Level: Main
Area: 148.74
Dimensions: 13.40 x 11.10

Dining area

Description: Rear Home
Level: Main
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00

Kitchen

Description: Waterfront Home
Level: Main
Area: 77.5
Dimensions: 7.11 x 10.90

Kitchen

Description: Rear Home
Level: Main
Area: 50
Dimensions: 5.00 x 10.00

Living room

Description: Waterfront Home
Level: Main
Area: 213.06
Dimensions: 13.40 x 15.90

Living room

Description: Rear Home
Level: Main
Area: 200
Dimensions: 10.00 x 20.00

Other

Description: Sunroom
Level: Main
Area: 271.25
Dimensions: 21.70 x 12.50

Heating

Wall Furnace

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: None

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Guest Quarters
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Windows: Replacement, Insulated Windows
Basement: Crawl Space,Other
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,596
Total interior livable area: 1,596 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Carport, Attached
Has carport: Yes

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
Fencing: Front Yard
On waterfront: Yes
Waterfront features: Lake
Body of water: Paw Paw Lake

Lot

Size: 7,405 Square Feet
Features: Level, Shrubs/Hedges

Details

Parcel number: 112122200012004
Zoning description: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Historic,Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1945

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Well
Utilities for property: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Watervliet

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $533/sqft
Tax assessed value: $85,408
Annual tax amount: $3,058
Date on market: 5/5/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$793,000

$753,000 - $833,000

$1,840/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/15/2026	Pending sale	$849,900$533/sqft
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8/1/2026	Price change	$849,900-5.6%$533/sqft
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6/17/2026	Price change	$899,900-5.2%$564/sqft
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5/5/2026	Listed for sale	$949,000$595/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,079 +3.7%	$182,400 +8.1%
2024	$2,006	$168,800 +42.6%
2023	--	$118,400 +5.7%
2022	$1,891	$112,000 +1.8%
2021	--	$110,000 -4.4%
2020	$1,843 +2.6%	$115,100 +0.6%
2019	$1,797 +1.5%	$114,400 +9.5%
2018	$1,770 +2%	$104,500 -0.9%
2017	$1,735 -35.2%	$105,400 +0.2%
2016	$2,680 +51.8%	$105,200 -0.2%
2015	$1,765	$105,400 +3%
2014	--	$102,300 +0.5%
2013	--	$101,800 -0.6%
2012	--	$102,400 -10.5%
2011	--	$114,400 -9.3%
2010	--	$126,100 +3.2%
2009	--	$122,200 +2.3%
2008	--	$119,400 +16.8%
2007	--	$102,200 +15.1%
2006	--	$88,800 +10%
2005	--	$80,700 +11%
2004	--	$72,700 +14.1%
2003	--	$63,700 +7.2%
2002	--	$59,400 +6.3%
2001	--	$55,900