$269,900
Coldwater, MI 49036
MLS# 26034498
2 beds | 1 baths | 742 sqft
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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully renovated waterfront cottage on all-sports Messenger Lake, part of Coldwater's highly desirable North Chain of Lakes. Enjoy access to five connected lakes, boat directly to two waterfront restaurants, and take advantage of the nearby beach area, making this an exceptional destination for lake living. Inside, you'll find a completely renovated interior that perfectly blends modern updates with timeless cottage charm. This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features a warm and welcoming living room centered around a cozy gas fireplace, while the beautifully updated kitchen offers stylish finishes and an ideal space for preparing meals or gathering with family and friends. Wake up to stunning lake views from the primary bedroom and enjoy the peaceful waterfront setting throughout the home. Whether you're spending the day on the water, relaxing by the shoreline, or entertaining guests, this property offers the perfect lakeside lifestyle.
Details
Maps
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Behnke Road
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Coldwater
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 363.75
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Road Frontage: 67
Garage Y/N: No
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Messenger Lake
Income Property: No
Basement: No
Total Rooms AG: 5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 742
SqFt Above Grade: 742
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 742
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Messenger Lake
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Coldwater
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.14
Lot Square Footage: 6098
Year Built: 1960
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 62155
SEV: 92000
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1819.15
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Tax ID #: 070-019-200-005-09
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to this beautifully renovated waterfront cottage on all-sports Messenger Lake, part of Coldwater's highly desirable North Chain of Lakes. Enjoy access to five connected lakes, boat directly to two waterfront restaurants, and take advantage of the nearby beach area, making this an exceptional destination for lake living. Inside, you'll find a completely renovated interior that perfectly blends modern updates with timeless cottage charm. This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features a warm and welcoming living room centered around a cozy gas fireplace, while the beautifully updated kitchen offers stylish finishes and an ideal space for preparing meals or gathering with family and friends. Wake up to stunning lake views from the primary bedroom and enjoy the peaceful waterfront setting throughout the home. Whether you're spending the day on the water, relaxing by the shoreline, or entertaining guests, this property offers the perfect lakeside lifestyle.
Legal: (1) COM 16.92 FT E & N 19DEG 10MIN 10SEC E 5447.86 FT & 156.49 FT E & 337.16 FT S FR S 1/4 POST & TH N 8 DEG 59MIN E 60 FT & TH S 77DEG 09MIN E 67.15 FT & TH S 18DEG 40MIN 20SEC W 60.17 FT & TH N 77DEG 09M IN W 57 FT TO POB SEC 19 T6S R6W & (2) PT OF OUTLOT A OF MESSENGER LAKE HEIGHTS COM AT NE COR LOT 1; TH S 07DEG 43MIN 55SEC W ALG E LN LOT L 213.46 FT TO TRUE POB; TH S 74DEG 56MIN 22SEC E 43.08
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 67
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Dock: 1
Private Frontage: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Recreational: 1
Util Avail at Street
Electricity Available: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Kitchen: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Carport: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Wall Furnace: 1
Air Conditioning
Window Unit(s): 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 742
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Manufactured
Manufactured Y/N: No
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Kitchen Features
Snack Bar: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Vinyl: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Branch
Street #: 185
Street Name: Bluegill
Suffix: Lane
State: MI
Zip Code: 49036
Zip (4): 8438
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $269,900
Current Price: $269,900
Listing Date: 2026-07-08
Remarks Misc
Directions: South on N Broad Street, left on E Bacon Street, Left on Superior Street to sign on right side of road.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: In Kitchen; Main Level
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Replacement
Substructure: Crawl Space
Lot Description: Recreational
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available
Kitchen Features: Snack Bar
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Wall Furnace
Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
Flooring: Vinyl
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio
Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Carport
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Gravel
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
An additional lot across the street is included in the sale, providing valuable extra parking and featuring a newer retaining wall. Whether you're searching for a year-round residence, a weekend getaway, or an investment opportunity, this move-in-ready waterfront cottage offers an outstanding opportunity to enjoy one of Branch County's premier chain of lakes. Schedule your private showing today!
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Living Room | Main |
| Kitchen | Main |
| Dining Area | Main |
| Primary Bedroom | Main |
| Bedroom 2 | Main |
| Primary Bathroom | Main |
| Laundry | Main |
Listing Office: Real Broker LLC
Listing Agent: Grace Roberts
Last Updated: July - 08 - 2026
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