Cozy lakefront cottage on Paw Paw Lake in SW Michigan. Perfectly positioned to offer one of the longest and most breathtaking views on the lake; facing west for lovely sunset views.
2 Bedrooms and 1 Bath
Private Parking
Permanent Pier for Docking Boat/Jet Ski
Great Fishing Lake
Steal Seawall
Garage and Shed
Walking Distance to Public Pier
Awesome Opportunity for Rental Income
Perfectly positioned between two tourist attractions - St. Joe and South Haven
Short 10-minute drive to Lake Michigan (Hagar Shore Beach)
For sale by owner
$599,000
8642 Lake Ave, Watervliet, MI 49098
2beds
730sqft
Unknown
Built in 1975
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$821/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Garage and shedGreat fishing lakePrivate parking
What the owner loves about this home
Imagine your own cottage on the water...the view, the coziness inside, swimming, fishing, and boating! A lot of memories created on Paw Paw Lake!
- 94 days |
- 1,046 |
- 23 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (708) 446-5313
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Wall
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 730 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl, Wood, Metal
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 3,200 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2122200018011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Unknown
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Watervliet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $821/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $360,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,549
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,037/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000$821/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,549 +4.1% | $180,400 +8.2% |
| 2024 | $4,368 | $166,700 +40.8% |
| 2023 | -- | $118,400 +5.8% |
| 2022 | $4,083 | $111,900 +1.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $109,800 -4.6% |
| 2020 | $3,954 +2.3% | $115,100 +0.8% |
| 2019 | $3,866 +1.8% | $114,200 +10.1% |
| 2018 | $3,798 -5.8% | $103,700 -0.8% |
| 2017 | $4,030 +0.2% | $104,500 +0.2% |
| 2016 | $4,020 +58.3% | $104,300 |
| 2015 | $2,540 | $104,300 +3% |
| 2014 | -- | $101,300 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $100,800 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $101,300 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $113,500 -10.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $126,400 +3.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $122,600 +2.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $119,600 +17.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $102,100 +17.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $86,800 +10.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $78,700 +11.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $70,800 +14.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,000 +7.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $57,800 +6.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $54,100 |
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Neighborhood: 49098
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10North Elementary SchoolGrades: PK,3-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Watervliet Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 6/10Watervliet Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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