Prime Location! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath lake house offers the quintessential beach-town lifestyle, just steps from the scenic overlook and convenient access to the shores of Lake Michigan. Imagine starting your mornings with a stroll along the beach, spending carefree days by the water, and ending each evening with breathtaking sunsets. Inside, you will find timeless wood floors, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room, and a welcoming living area centered around a classic wood-burning fireplace. The light-filled sunroom is the perfect place to unwind while enjoying views of Lake Michigan throughout the seasons. Outdoors, a detached garage offers abundant storage for all your beach essentials, and the expansive deck provides an ideal space for entertaining, surrounded by mature trees and beautiful landscaping that enhance the home's charm and privacy. Whether you're looking for a seasonal retreat, vacation getaway, or year-round residence, this inviting home places you in the heart of everything that makes South Haven living so special. Opportunities like this are rare--don't miss your chance to own a piece of the Lake Michigan lifestyle in one of South Haven's most desirable locations.
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Price cut: $70K (7/6)
$799,000
78 Van Buren St, South Haven, MI 49090
3beds
1,548sqft
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Get pre-qualified$5,906/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$765,000 Zestimate®
$516/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Surrounded by mature treesTimeless wood floorsLight-filled sunroomClassic wood-burning fireplaceFormal dining roomSpacious kitchen
- 46 days |
- 2,398 |
- 146 |
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Listed by:
Michelle Parent 269-370-1820,
Greenridge Realty South Haven 269-637-8555,
Emily Anderson,
Greenridge Realty South Haven
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26032435
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 183.6
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 10.80
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140.58
- Dimensions: 14.20 x 9.90
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108.16
- Dimensions: 10.40 x 10.40
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,548
- Total interior livable area: 1,548 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached, Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Lake Michigan
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 54 x 120
- Features: Sidewalk, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 805318400600
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: South Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $516/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $65,026
- Annual tax amount: $3,873
- Date on market: 6/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$765,000
$727,000 - $803,000
$2,544/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Contingent | $799,000$516/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $799,000-8.1%$516/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $869,000$561/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,772 +5.7% | $274,600 +9.4% |
| 2024 | $3,569 +5.2% | $250,900 +17.7% |
| 2023 | $3,393 | $213,100 +8.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $196,100 +5.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $185,500 +5.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $175,700 +32.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $132,600 -1.8% |
| 2017 | $1,487 +0.9% | $135,000 +3.3% |
| 2016 | $1,474 +1.2% | $130,700 |
| 2015 | $1,457 +1.9% | $130,700 +9.4% |
| 2014 | $1,430 -18.8% | $119,500 +0.8% |
| 2013 | $1,761 | $118,600 +0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $117,600 +4.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $112,600 +3.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $108,900 -5.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $115,700 -0.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $116,300 +4.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $111,000 +11.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $99,800 +5.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $94,200 +10.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $85,400 +6.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,200 +40.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $56,900 +6.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $53,400 |
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Neighborhood: 49090
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lincoln ElementaryGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Baseline Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 4/10South Haven High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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