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Price cut: $20K (7/21)

$445,000

8498 Lake Rd, Berrien Center, MI 49102

3beds

2,527sqft

$2,807/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1890

2.01 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$176/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Peaceful country settingBright four-seasons roomMain-level laundryInviting eat-in kitchenThree bedrooms upstairs

Character, acreage and an incredible amount of usable space come together in this charming circa-1890 farmhouse set on just over 2 acres in Berrien Center. Offering 2,527 sq. ft. of living space, the home features a bright four-seasons room, inviting eat-in kitchen, cozy sitting room with fireplace, main-level laundry and three bedrooms upstairs. New main-floor carpet adds a fresh feel while preserving the character and warmth of this historic home. Outside, the possibilities truly expand with an extraordinary 2,450 sq. ft. heated pole building with electricity—ideal for a workshop, hobbies, vehicles, RVs, boats, equipment or additional storage. A detached 2-car garage provides even more space. The level acreage offers room to garden, entertain, enjoy the outdoors or simply relax in a peaceful country setting. If you're looking for more than just a house—this property delivers character, land and room to make it your own.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: Main Level, Sink

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Carpet, Other, Wood
Basement: Michigan Basement,Partial
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Family Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,527
Total interior livable area: 2,527 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 2.01 Acres
Dimensions: 235 x 381
Features: Level

Details

Additional structures: Pole Barn
Parcel number: 110400020018023

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Farmhouse
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1890

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Berrien Center

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $176/sqft
Tax assessed value: $158,900
Annual tax amount: $2,292
Date on market: 5/16/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/21/2026	Price change	$445,000-4.3%$176/sqft
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5/16/2026	Listed for sale	$465,000$184/sqft
Source: MichRIC #26022856 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,292 -8.4%	$158,900 +14.8%
2024	$2,502	$138,400 +12.9%
2023	--	$122,600 +10.8%
2022	$2,207	$110,600 +4.3%
2021	--	$106,000 -1.6%
2020	$2,118 +2.6%	$107,700 +4.8%
2019	$2,065 +2.1%	$102,800 +1.2%
2018	$2,023 +3.5%	$101,600 -0.9%
2017	$1,955 +1.6%	$102,500 +2.6%
2016	$1,925 +39.2%	$99,900 +5.6%
2015	$1,382	$94,600 +2.2%
2014	--	$92,600 -2.5%
2013	--	$95,000 -3%
2012	--	$97,900 +8.2%
2011	--	$90,500 +3%
2010	--	$87,900 -15%
2009	--	$103,400 +5.1%
2008	--	$98,400 +1.8%
2007	--	$96,700 +1.4%
2006	--	$95,400 +48.6%
2005	--	$64,200 +4.6%
2004	--	$61,400 +2.3%
2003	--	$60,000 +26.6%
2002	--	$47,400 +0.6%
2001	--	$47,100