$299,500
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
MLS# 26014843
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Property Description
Build your dream lakefront home on this beautifully cleared and ready-to-go half acre parcel on all-sports Lake Chapin, offering over 100 feet of direct frontage and an increasingly rare opportunity for truly turnkey lakefront construction. Much of the important groundwork has already been completed, including a septic permit, survey, recent staking, and a new topographical survey, saving significant time, cost, and uncertainty in the building process. The setting is ideal for both a full-time residence or a weekend retreat, with scenic water views and direct access to boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, and more. Lake Chapin is known for its excellent fishing and true all-sports capabilities, while still maintaining a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere than many nearby lakes. One of the most unique aspects of Lake Chapin is its balance of activity and space. Unlike more crowded lakes, you are not competing for room here.
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Elm and Maple
Municipality: Berrien Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/Acre: 534821.43
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
General Property Info
Property Sub-Type: Lot
Lot Dimensions: 110 x 219
Road Frontage: 110
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Lake Chapin
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Chapin
School District: Berrien Springs
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Square Footage: 24394
Lot Acres: 0.56
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 69901
SEV: 72300
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3047
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Tax ID #: 11-04-1500-0022-00-5
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Build your dream lakefront home on this beautifully cleared and ready-to-go half acre parcel on all-sports Lake Chapin, offering over 100 feet of direct frontage and an increasingly rare opportunity for truly turnkey lakefront construction.
Much of the important groundwork has already been completed, including a septic permit, survey, recent staking, and a new topographical survey, saving significant time, cost, and uncertainty in the building process.
The setting is ideal for both a full-time residence or a weekend retreat, with scenic water views and direct access to boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, and more. Lake Chapin is known for its excellent fishing and true all-sports capabilities, while still maintaining a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere than many nearby lakes.
One of the most unique aspects of Lake Chapin is its balance of activity and space. Unlike more crowded lakes, you are not competing for room here.
Legal: LOT 22 AND THE S 20'OF LOT 21 DAWN HAVEN
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 106
Water Type
Lake: 1
River: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Dock: 1
Private Frontage: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Buildable: 1
Cleared: 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
None: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 3788
Street Name: Beech
Suffix: Court
State: MI
Zip Code: 49103
Zip (4): 9652
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $299,500
List Price: $299,500
Listing Date: 2026-04-10
Property Features
Water Type: Lake; River
Lot Description: Buildable; Cleared
Street Type: Paved
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available
Utilities Attached: None
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Sale Conditions: None
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Supplements
Whether you are waterskiing, tubing, or enjoying a slow evening cruise, the experience feels open, peaceful, and easy. Often described as having an "up north" feel, the lake also connects to miles of the scenic St. Joseph River, offering even more opportunity to explore by boat and take in a completely different landscape.
Located in the heart of Southwest Michigan, the property is conveniently positioned between St. Joseph and South Bend, with easy access to Notre Dame, wineries, farm markets, restaurants, and the Lake Michigan shoreline. One of the closest inland lake options to Chicago.
Vacant waterfront parcels with this level of preparation, frontage, and ease of building are becoming increasingly difficult to find. This is a rare opportunity to create a custom lakefront home in a setting that offers both tranquility and true recreational value.
Listing Office: @properties Christie's International R.E.
Listing Agent: Gretchen Volkenstein
Last Updated: April - 11 - 2026
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