8498 Lake Road, Berrien Center, MI 49102 (MLS# 26022856)

8498 Lake Road, Berrien Center, MI 49102

$465,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,527 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 87,556 Status: Active

Current Price: $465,000 List Date: 5/16/2026 Last Modified: 6/07/2026

Overview

Description

Escape from it all and move right into this charming country estate set on 2+ peaceful acres. Lovingly maintained and move-in ready, this classic 1890s farmhouse blends timeless character with comfortable living. The main floor features new carpet, a bright four seasons room filled with natural light, and a cozy sitting room anchored by a beautiful fireplace. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms. Enjoy the quiet beauty and peaceful surroundings in the heart of Southwest Michigan. Outdoors, the property truly shines with open space to relax and enjoy country living. A standout feature is the impressive 2,450 sq. ft. heated pole building with electricity -- perfect for storing recreational vehicles, equipment, hobbies, or workshop space. An additional detached two-car garage provides even more convenience and storage. If you've been searching for the perfect place to plant your roots, this property offers everything you need and more.

Listing Details MLS# 26022856

Location Property Info

County: Berrien
Street #: 8498
Street Name: Lake
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49102
Zip (4): 9722

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 2.01
Lot Square Footage: 87556
Lot Dimensions: 235 x 381
Year Built: 1890
Road Frontage: 235
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 10
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2527
SqFt Above Grade: 2527
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 685
Building Total SqFt: 3212
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Eau Claire
# of Outbuildings: Yes
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 11-04-0002-0018-02-3
Taxable Value: 158900
SEV: 158900
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2292
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None known

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: No

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 1200
Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1327

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 685
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description: Pole Barn
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions: 41 x 61
Outbuilding 1 SqFt: 2450

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Pucker Street
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Berrien Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 184.01

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Escape from it all and move right into this charming country estate set on 2+ peaceful acres. Lovingly maintained and move-in ready, this classic 1890s farmhouse blends timeless character with comfortable living. The main floor features new carpet, a bright four seasons room filled with natural light, and a cozy sitting room anchored by a beautiful fireplace. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms. Enjoy the quiet beauty and peaceful surroundings in the heart of Southwest Michigan. Outdoors, the property truly shines with open space to relax and enjoy country living. A standout feature is the impressive 2,450 sq. ft. heated pole building with electricity -- perfect for storing recreational vehicles, equipment, hobbies, or workshop space. An additional detached two-car garage provides even more convenience and storage. If you've been searching for the perfect place to plant your roots, this property offers everything you need and more.
Legal: FROM S1/4 PST SEC 2 T6S R17W MEAS N89DEG E 407.59'TO C/L LAKE RD TH N19DEG34'31''E 63.25'TH N04DEG06' 45''E 71.25'TO POB TH N00DEG56'51'' W 186.85'ON C/L TH N02DEG47'08''W 48'ON C/L TH N89DEG37'43''E 370.72' TH S02DEG47'08''E 235'TH S89DEG37' 43''W 376.72'TO POB

Lot Description

Level: Yes

Other Structures

Pole Barn: Yes

Street Type

Public: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level: Yes
Sink: Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes

Heat Source

Propane: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Aggregate: Yes

Substructure

Michigan Basement: Yes
Partial: Yes

Kitchen Features

Eating Area: Yes

Fireplace

Family Room: Yes

Appliances

Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Other: Yes
Wood: Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 1

Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete: Yes

Architectural Style

Farmhouse: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Main Level; Sink Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Substructure: Michigan Basement; Partial Lot Description: Level Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Kitchen Features: Eating Area Fireplace: Family Room Appliances: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Propane Heat Type: Forced Air Water Heater: Electric Flooring: Carpet; Other; Wood Other Structures: Pole Barn Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Farmhouse Driveway: Aggregate Street Type: Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Listing Office: Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Listing Agent: Ben Stephen

Last Updated: June - 07 - 2026

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