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31908 Decker Rd, Colon, MI, 49040

2beds
1baths
972sqft
$239,999
$247price/sqft
$1,706/moest. monthly cost
$68,240/yrincome needed

About This Home

This recently updated 2-bed, 1-bath home features 60' of private frontage on all-sports Palmer Lake with access to Long Lake-over 700 acres of water fun! Updates include new roof, siding, flooring, and a full laundry room. Enjoy stunning views, 2 piers for all of your lake toys (left in year-round) & room to sleep 14 comfortably. This comes fully furnished & with a boat! Ideal for fishing, boating, swimming, or relaxing in the quiet, no-wake channel, or enjoy the all-sports lakes. The best fishing around with abundant walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, crappie, bluegill, giant catfish & carp. Take in gorgeous sunsets from your own backyard. Surrounded by nature with frequent eagle & hawk sightings. Ample space for RVs or campers. ORV's/snowmobiles allowed on some local trails & streets. Cameras in use

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
40
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Colon Elementary SchoolGrades K-82.1 mi
5/10
Colon High SchoolGrades 6-122.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1950

Materials

  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Basement: Slab

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Features

  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Laminate

Heating

  • Heating features: Other

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 972
  • Total interior livable area: 972 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 00222000500

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Fencing: Other
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Channel
  • Waterbody name: Palmer Lake

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,969 sqft
  • Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 113 x 60

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Drought
Hail
Inland Flooding
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in St. Joseph County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,213$14,556
Home Insurance *$104$1,248
Property Taxes $201$2,412
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$1,706$20,472
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$58,491/yr
40% on housing$51,180/yr
45% on housing$45,493/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

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WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.8%
10.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.8%
1.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$247This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49040$122
St. Joseph County$165

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49040$149
St. Joseph County$142

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-04Price change$239,999
2026-02-25Listed for sale$249,999
2025-11-16Listing removed$243,000
2025-09-22Price change$243,000
2025-08-04Price change$250,000
2025-07-11Price change$265,000
2025-06-04Listed for sale$275,000
2024-11-01Listing removed$250,000
2024-05-26Price change$250,000
2024-04-19Price change$260,000
2024-03-09Listed for sale$275,000
2020-11-13Sold$116,500
2020-10-12Pending sale$129,500
2020-09-28Listed for sale$129,500
2020-08-31Pending sale$129,500
2020-08-03Price change$129,500
2020-07-17Listed for sale$128,900
2019-09-11Sold$84,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSarah Beckham
BrokerageMichigan Top Producers

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