$599,000
Coldwater, MI 49036
MLS# 26008248
3 beds | 3 baths | 2597 sqft
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Property Description
Welcome to your dream lakefront retreat on beautiful Messenger Lake, part of the highly sought after North Chain of Lakes in Coldwater, Michigan. This spacious two-story traditional home offers year-round comfort, breathtaking water views, and the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment. Step inside to an inviting open floor plan highlighted by vaulted ceilings and expansive windows that showcase amazing lake views from most rooms in the home. The main floor features a private primary suite with full bathroom, plus an additional convenient half bath all on the main level. Updated kitchen & bright living and dining area ideal for gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a comfortable family room, perfect for guests or extra living space. Enjoy lakeside living at its finest on the beautiful Trex decking, offering the perfect setting for entertaining friends and family or simply savoring your morning coffee while overlooking the water.
Details
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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: 230.65
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 109x50
Road Frontage: 109
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Messenger Lake
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2597
SqFt Above Grade: 2597
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 2597
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Messenger Lake
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Coldwater
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.16
Lot Square Footage: 6970
Year Built: 1950
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 3
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 124813
SEV: 209100
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3557
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Tax ID #: 070-019-200-005-07
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to your dream lakefront retreat on beautiful Messenger Lake, part of the highly sought after North Chain of Lakes in Coldwater, Michigan. This spacious two-story traditional home offers year-round comfort, breathtaking water views, and the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment. Step inside to an inviting open floor plan highlighted by vaulted ceilings and expansive windows that showcase amazing lake views from most rooms in the home. The main floor features a private primary suite with full bathroom, plus an additional convenient half bath all on the main level. Updated kitchen & bright living and dining area ideal for gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a comfortable family room, perfect for guests or extra living space. Enjoy lakeside living at its finest on the beautiful Trex decking, offering the perfect setting for entertaining friends and family or simply savoring your morning coffee while overlooking the water.
Legal: COM N 8DEG E 8 FT FR NE COR LOT 5 MESSENGER LAKE PLAT TH S 77DEG 9MIN E 52.5 FT TO LK SHR TH N 16DEG 9MIN E 111.95 FT TH N77DEG 9MIN W 66 FT TH S 8DEG 59MIN W 112.02 FT TO POB SEC 19 T6S R6W EXC DRIVE R/W SEC 19 T6S R6W
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 112
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Dock: 1
Private Frontage: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
Rural Development: 1
VA Loan: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Closet: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 1000
Total Baths Above Grade: 3
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1597
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Slab: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Replacement: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Mud Room Access: 1
Pantry: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Ensuite: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Vinyl: 1
Security Features
24 Hour Security: 1
Closed Circuit Camera(s): 1
Security System: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Branch
Street #: 189
Street Name: Bluegill
Suffix: Lane
State: MI
Zip Code: 49036
Zip (4): 8438
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $599,000
Current Price: $599,000
Listing Date: 2026-03-03
Remarks Misc
Directions: Chicago Road West turn South on Behnke Road to Blue Gill Lane.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet; Main Level
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle
Windows: Insulated Windows; Replacement
Substructure: Crawl Space; Slab
Lot Description: Level
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Mud Room Access; Pantry
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; Vaulted Ceilings; Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Security Features: 24 Hour Security; Closed Circuit Camera(s); Security System
Landscape: Ground Cover
Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
This turn-key property comes fully furnished with all appliances included. The main-floor washer and dryer, making your move seamless and stress-free. Ample closet space throughout ensures plenty of storage. Additional features include a 2+ car attached garage, storage shed, aluminum dock and an 18' pontoon boat. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or the perfect waterfront getaway, this exceptional home checks every box.
Listing Office: Hauska Home and Farm
Listing Agent: Jami Lind
Last Updated: March - 05 - 2026
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