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.
Sold
$388,000
48168 70th Ave, Decatur, MI 49045
3beds
1,062sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.27 Acres Lot
$389,800 Zestimate®
$365/sqft
$1,429 Estimated rent
Home value
$389,800
$370,000 - $409,000
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Quiet shorelineComfortable as-is
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Listed by:
Wayne Ryan 574-876-9641,
McKinnies Realty
Bought with:
Allexia L Money, 6506044794
D Mottl Realty Group LLC
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26015741
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 7.00
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 420
- Dimensions: 21.00 x 20.00
Dining area
- Level: Main
- Area: 300
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 12.00
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
Heating
- Forced Air, Other
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,062
- Total interior livable area: 1,062 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Christie Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 801318601900
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: Snow Removal
Location
- Region: Decatur
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $365/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $83,014
- Annual tax amount: $4,325
- Date on market: 5/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Sold | $388,000-2.7%$365/sqft |
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| 6/21/2026 | Pending sale | $398,900$376/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $398,900-5%$376/sqft |
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| 5/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,900$395/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Pending sale | $419,900$395/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,900$395/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,325 +7.6% | $113,300 +16.8% |
| 2024 | $4,020 +5% | $97,000 +8.9% |
| 2023 | $3,828 | $89,100 +13.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $78,200 +10.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $70,700 -3.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $73,200 -6.9% |
| 2018 | -- | $78,600 -6.1% |
| 2017 | $2,563 +3.4% | $83,700 -5% |
| 2016 | $2,478 +49.7% | $88,100 |
| 2015 | $1,656 +113.7% | $88,100 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $775 | $84,500 +70.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $49,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49045
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Lawrence Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 4.7 mi
- 3/10Lawrence Jr/Sr High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lawrence Elementary School
- Middle: Lawrence Jr/Sr High School
- High: Lawrence Jr/Sr High School
Source: MichRIC. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Michigan
- Van Buren County
- Decatur
- 49045
- 48168 70th Ave
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