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48168 70th Ave, Decatur, MI, 49045

3beds
1baths
1,062sqft
$419,900
$395price/sqft
$2,912/moest. monthly cost
$116,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to Christie Lake -- a clear, spring-fed, all-sports lake known for its quiet shoreline, low turnover, and timeless Michigan charm. This 3 bedroom cottage sits just steps from the water with 36 feet of private frontage, offering an affordable and highly sought-after entry point into one of Van Buren County's most desirable lake communities. The home is comfortable as-is, with the flexibility for future updates or expansion. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, a family lake house, or a renovation-ready property with strong long-term value, this location delivers. Opportunities at this price point on Christie Lake are exceptionally rare -- and when they come to market, they don't last.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
40
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

2/10
3/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1938

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Range,Washer
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Upper Level,Washer Hookup

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access

Bathroom1

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 54
  • Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 63
  • Dimensions: 9.00 x 7.00

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Bonus Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 420
  • Dimensions: 21.00 x 20.00

Dining Area

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 300
  • Dimensions: 25.00 x 12.00

Features

  • Flooring: Carpet,Linoleum

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Other
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,062
  • Total interior livable area: 1,062 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 1092
  • Dimensions: 91.00 x 12.00

Laundry

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 30
  • Dimensions: 6.00 x 5.00

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 240
  • Dimensions: 12.00 x 20.00

Utility Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 90
  • Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00

Utility Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Area: 56
  • Dimensions: 8.00 x 7.00

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 801318601900

Features

  • Stories: 2
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Lake
  • Waterbody name: Christie Lake

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.27 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: irregular

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage Door Opener,Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2