$194,900
216 Congress Street
Watervliet, MI 49098
MLS# 26038435
2 beds  |  1 baths  |  864 sqft


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Property Description
Discover this charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom single-family residence in Watervliet, Michigan, offering 864 square feet of comfortable living space, a large basement for storage, plus a HUGE 20' x 22' two-car garage with a covered sitting porch off the back! Situated on one of the rare remaining double lots in the area, this property offers generous outdoor space with plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, future expansion, or other outdoor pursuits. The property is accessible from both the front and the back for added convenience. Originally built with character, the home was completely remodeled in 2021-2022, including a new furnace, central air conditioner, water heater, windows, plumbing, and an updated electrical system with a new electrical panel and meter. Additional improvements include a new water softener, garage door, kitchen cabinets, kitchen appliances, fresh interior paint, and new siding on the garage.

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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: W st joseph and pleasant
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Watervliet City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 225.58
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 100 x 130
Road Frontage: 100
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 864
SqFt Above Grade: 864
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 440
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Watervliet
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.3
Lot Square Footage: 12987
Year Built: 1940
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 45791
SEV: 57000
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2029
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none reported
Zoning: res
Tax ID #: 11-78-3500-0040-00-8
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Discover this charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom single-family residence in Watervliet, Michigan, offering 864 square feet of comfortable living space, a large basement for storage, plus a HUGE 20' x 22' two-car garage with a covered sitting porch off the back! Situated on one of the rare remaining double lots in the area, this property offers generous outdoor space with plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, future expansion, or other outdoor pursuits. The property is accessible from both the front and the back for added convenience. Originally built with character, the home was completely remodeled in 2021-2022, including a new furnace, central air conditioner, water heater, windows, plumbing, and an updated electrical system with a new electrical panel and meter. Additional improvements include a new water softener, garage door, kitchen cabinets, kitchen appliances, fresh interior paint, and new siding on the garage.
Legal: LOTS 4 & 5 BLK D IMPROVEMENT CO'S ADD TO CITY OF WATERVLIET
Lot Description
Level: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Electricity Available: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
Rural Development: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
No: 1
Association Info.
Approx. Assoc Fee: 0
Assoc. Buy in Fee: 0
Laundry Features
Laundry Closet: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 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
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 864
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 400
Manufactured
Manufactured Y/N: No
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Unpaved: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Partial: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Flooring
Laminate: 1
Architectural Style
Bungalow: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 216
Street Name: Congress
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49098
Zip (4): 9375
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $194,900
Current Price: $194,900
Listing Date: 2026-07-24
Remarks Misc
Directions: Gps from location
Property Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet; Main Level
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Insulated Windows
Substructure: Crawl Space; Partial
Lot Description: Level
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available
Appliances: Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Flooring: Laminate
Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Driveway: Gravel; Unpaved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: No
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
The master bedroom is spacious with a large walk in closet. Immense dining room with a pantry that doubles great as extra counter space for small appliances because of its ample outlets! This compact yet functional home presents an excellent opportunity for first-time homebuyers, those looking to downsize, or investors seeking a well-updated property in a desirable Watervliet location. Conveniently located in the heart of Watervliet, this home is just minutes from Paw Paw Lake, the Paw Paw River kayak launch, local parks, shopping, and dining. Spend your weekends boating, fishing, or exploring Southwest Michigan's renowned wineries and farm markets, with Silver Beach, Jean Klock Park, Harbor Shores Golf Club, and downtown St. Joseph all just a short 20-minute drive away. Enjoy small-town living with quick access to some of Southwest Michigan's most popular recreational destinations.

IDX
Listing Office: The Shore Real Estate Group
Listing Agent: Aris Kubash

Last Updated: July - 25 - 2026

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