Experience exceptional lakefront living on Paw Paw Lake with 70 feet of pristine frontage on one of Southwestern Michigan's most desirable all-sports lakes. This quality-built custom home offers breathtaking views, expansive outdoor living spaces, and thoughtfully designed interiors across three spacious levels. The main level features an open-concept floor plan ideal for entertaining, with a welcoming living room, dining area, and chef's kitchen overlooking the lake. Interior highlights include beamed ceilings, wainscoting, hardwood floors, a fireplace with remote starter, wet bar, mud room with laundry, and a spacious bedroom with nearby half bath. The gourmet kitchen is appointed with custom white cabinetry, granite countertops, dual sinks, double ovens, built-in refrigerator, wine fridge, and filtered ice maker. Step outside to enjoy the large, covered porch, expansive deck, and permanent pier, all perfectly positioned to capture stunning lake views. OPEN HOUSE 6/27/2026 11-1PM The second level offers three additional bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite, along with a family room, second laundry room, wet bar, and oversized deck overlooking the water. The third level provides even more space with two bedrooms, a second family room featuring a charming built-in window seat, and a full bath with walk-in shower. Heated attached garage, Whole-house generator (new outdoor Generac generator installed in 2023) Two sump pumps. Two hot water heaters replaced in 2024 Additional circulator pump added in 2024 Leaf Guard gutter protection system installed in 2025 New garbage disposal and kitchen faucet in 2025 Third-floor toilets were replaced in 2025 Fireplace cleaned and serviced in 2026 New decorative outdoor lighting around the lower deck in 2024. Located just two hours from Chicago, Paw Paw Lake offers endless recreation and charm, including local farm stands, restaurants, specialty shops, a lakeside gas dock, golf course gazebo, and waterfront dining. Paw Paw Lake Yacht Club also offers seasonal sailing lessons for both adults and children. Enjoy the absolute best of Michigan lake living, schedule your private tour today.
Pending
Price cut: $81K (7/14)
$1,689,000
8568 Lake Ave, Watervliet, MI 49098
6beds
3,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$469/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Heated attached garageFireplace with remote starterLarge covered porchBeamed ceilingsHardwood floorsExpansive deckGranite countertops
- 64 days |
- 1,376 |
- 40 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patricia Hutchinson 269-369-2650,
Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E. 269-468-7986
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26022759
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level, Upper Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wet Bar, Center Island
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,600
- Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Tandem, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Balcony, Other
- Fencing: Front Yard
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Paw Paw Lake
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 71 x 40
- Features: Level, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 112122200027001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- HardiPlank Type, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Smoke Detector(s), Security System
Location
- Region: Watervliet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $469/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $447,715
- Annual tax amount: $20,741
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2026 | Pending sale | $1,689,000$469/sqft |
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| 7/14/2026 | Price change | $1,689,000-4.6%$469/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,770,000+120.7%$492/sqft |
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| 4/11/2017 | Sold | $802,000-5.5%$223/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #16033555 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $849,000-5.6%$236/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #16033555 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2016 | Listing removed | $899,000$250/sqft |
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| 9/12/2016 | Price change | $899,000-2.8%$250/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #16033555 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2016 | Listed for sale | $925,000$257/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group #16033555 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,741 +4.3% | $638,600 +11.6% |
| 2024 | $19,884 | $572,300 +31.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $435,100 +10.1% |
| 2022 | $18,537 | $395,100 +3.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $381,300 -8.7% |
| 2020 | $19,575 +2.4% | $417,700 +1.6% |
| 2019 | $19,117 +58.4% | $411,100 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $12,066 +1.6% | $393,800 +14.3% |
| 2017 | $11,875 +57.3% | $344,600 +2.3% |
| 2016 | $7,551 +85.6% | $336,700 -6.4% |
| 2015 | $4,069 | $359,900 +15% |
| 2014 | -- | $312,900 +4.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $298,900 +1.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $295,100 +6.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $276,500 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $284,000 +5.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $268,900 +5.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $255,200 +108.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $122,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $122,600 +7.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $113,600 +7.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $105,700 +0.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $104,900 +11.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $94,200 +12.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $83,900 |
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Neighborhood: 49098
Nearby schools
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- 6/10North Elementary SchoolGrades: PK,3-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Watervliet Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Watervliet Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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