$1,995,000
South Haven, MI 49090
MLS# 26015030
6 beds | 3 baths | 2327 sqft
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Property Description
Own the LARGEST parcel on Lake Shore Dr. in South Haven. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind quarter-acre and historic home on the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan. Currently priced well below the city's valuation of $2.3M This property is an extraordinary chance to create your lakefront dream, invest in one of South Haven's most desirable locations, and have the potential to expand and double your investment. Enjoy the property as is, OR start from scratch, tear down existing home and BUILD TWO LARGE lakefront homes side-by-side w/room to spare for pool and outdoor space. The charming cottage-style home blends vintage character with modern updates, including a refreshed kitchen, 6 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, plus an outdoor shower. Short term rental permit is available because home is in overlay district. There's plenty of room for entertaining to enjoy summer memories together. Step outside and experience a private, expansive back yard rarely found along this stretch of beach.
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Esplanade & Avery
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: South Haven City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 857.33
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Road Frontage: 165
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Lake Michigan
Income Property: Yes
Basement: No
Total Rooms AG: 11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2327
SqFt Above Grade: 2327
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 2327
Total Beds Above Grade: 6
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Michigan
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: South Haven
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.25
Lot Square Footage: 10890
Year Built: 1890
Total Bedrooms: 6
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 3
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 211156
SEV: 1154000
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 8553
Tax Year: 2026
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Tax ID #: 80-53-810-009-01
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Own the LARGEST parcel on Lake Shore Dr. in South Haven. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind quarter-acre and historic home on the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan. Currently priced well below the city's valuation of $2.3M This property is an extraordinary chance to create your lakefront dream, invest in one of South Haven's most desirable locations, and have the potential to expand and double your investment. Enjoy the property as is, OR start from scratch, tear down existing home and BUILD TWO LARGE lakefront homes side-by-side w/room to spare for pool and outdoor space. The charming cottage-style home blends vintage character with modern updates, including a refreshed kitchen, 6 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 2 half baths, plus an outdoor shower. Short term rental permit is available because home is in overlay district. There's plenty of room for entertaining to enjoy summer memories together. Step outside and experience a private, expansive back yard rarely found along this stretch of beach.
Legal: C396 3-1-17 812-517 813-989 977-237 1073-83 1409-887 1412-825 LOTS 2-3-4-9-10 BLOCK 10 MONROE PARK.
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 0
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
Shared Frontage: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Flag Lot: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Util Avail at Street
High Speed Internet: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Laundry Features
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Shingle: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Hot Water: 1
Mini-Split: 1
Radiant: 1
Air Conditioning
Mini-Split: 1
Window Unit(s): 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 5
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Half Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 945
Total Baths Above Grade: 3
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1382
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Pantry: 1
Snack Bar: 1
Fireplace
Gas Log: 1
Living Room: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Flower Garden: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Van Buren
Street #: 30
Street Name: Lakeshore
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49090
Zip (4): 1131
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $1,995,000
Current Price: $1,995,000
Listing Date: 2026-04-13
Remarks Misc
Directions: North Shore Dr. to Avery St. to Lake Shore Dr. to property
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Main Level
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Shingle
Substructure: Crawl Space
Lot Description: Flag Lot
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet
Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Pantry; Snack Bar
Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Hot Water; Mini-Split; Radiant
Air Conditioning: Mini-Split; Window Unit(s)
Flooring: Carpet; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch(es)
Landscape: Flower Garden; Shrubs/Hedges
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
So much more than meets the eye! All measurements obtained by best of listing agent's ability. Buyer's agent/Buyer to confirm. Hot tub currently on property is probably not operational.
Listing Office: Jaqua REALTORS
Listing Agent: John R Valenziano
Last Updated: April - 15 - 2026
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