11628 S Lake Chapin Road, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 (MLS# 26036352)

11628 S Lake Chapin Road, Berrien Springs, MI 49103

$499,900

8-9 miles of water to play on between the Buchanan and Berrien Springs Dams.

Vaulted ceiling HUGE primary bedroom suite!

Waterfront Home in Southwest Michigan under $500,000!

Spacious living room with wood burning fireplace.

Another look at the dining room with views all around.

Water views right out the kitchen window!

Another look at the Primary Bedroom with connecting deck overlooking the water!

Your own private dock for your boat! Or fishing and lounging.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,903 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 24,829 Status: Active

Current Price: $499,900 List Date: 7/16/2026 Last Modified: 8/17/2026

Overview

Description

160 FEET OF PRIVATE LAKE CHAPIN FRONTAGE! Enjoy your own dock and miles of all-sports water on the St. Joseph River/Lake Chapin! Updated for year-round living, this inviting home offers beautiful water views from nearly every room. The light-filled dining room features sliding doors on both sides, a bay window, and soaring ceilings, creating the perfect space to gather and take in the scenery. The primary suite feels like a private escape with cathedral knotty-pine ceilings, walls of windows, and its own deck overlooking the water. A new privacy fence adds comfort and seclusion, while multiple decks and outdoor spaces make it easy to relax, entertain, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Whether you are searching for a full-time home or weekend getaway, this is a waterfront property you will want to experience in person.

Listing Details MLS# 26036352

Location Property Info

County: Berrien
Street #: 11628
Street Direction: S
Street Name: Lake Chapin
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49103
Zip (4): 9210

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.57
Lot Square Footage: 24829
Lot Dimensions: 141 x 147 x 128 x 165
Year Built: 1953
Road Frontage: 141
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1903
SqFt Above Grade: 1903
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1395
Building Total SqFt: 3298
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: Yes
School District: Berrien Springs
Association YN: No
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Lake Chapin
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Lake Chapin
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 11-04-0135-0005-09-9
Taxable Value: 219880
SEV: 223200
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 4734
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known

Remarks Misc

Directions: Snyder or Rangeline to Lake Chapin Rd. Map shows E. Lake Chapin.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 160

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 1903

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 1395
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Maple & Rangeline
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Berrien Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 262.69
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: 160 FEET OF PRIVATE LAKE CHAPIN FRONTAGE! Enjoy your own dock and miles of all-sports water on the St. Joseph River/Lake Chapin! Updated for year-round living, this inviting home offers beautiful water views from nearly every room. The light-filled dining room features sliding doors on both sides, a bay window, and soaring ceilings, creating the perfect space to gather and take in the scenery. The primary suite feels like a private escape with cathedral knotty-pine ceilings, walls of windows, and its own deck overlooking the water. A new privacy fence adds comfort and seclusion, while multiple decks and outdoor spaces make it easy to relax, entertain, and enjoy the peaceful setting. Whether you are searching for a full-time home or weekend getaway, this is a waterfront property you will want to experience in person.
Legal: FROM NE COR FRL SEC 35 T6S R18W TH W 1652.5' TO RD C/L TH S02DEG E 462' TH S20DEGW 250.8' TH S24DEGW 661' TH S01DEG30'W 842.3' ALL ON C/L TO POB TH S01DEG30'W ON C/L 155.6' TH S88DEG30'W 151' TO WATERS EDGE OF LAKE CHAPIN TH N01DEG43'W ON WATERS EDGE 163.8' TH S88DEG30'E 160' TO POB

Water Type

Lake: Yes
River: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports: Yes
Dock: Yes
Private Frontage: Yes
View: Yes

Lot Description

Adj. to Public Land: Yes
Recreational: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Street Type

Public: Yes

Util Avail at Street

Electricity Available: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Natural Gas Available: Yes
Phone Available: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
Rural Development: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement: Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes

Heat Source

Electric: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Heat Pump: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Concrete: Yes

Substructure

Partial: Yes

Windows

Bay/Bow: Yes
Insulated Windows: Yes

Fireplace

Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Vaulted Ceilings: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Fencing

Privacy: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Deck: Yes

Landscape

Garden Area: Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake; River Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Windows: Bay/Bow; Insulated Windows Substructure: Partial Lot Description: Adj. to Public Land; Recreational; Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Vaulted Ceilings Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: Electric Heat Type: Heat Pump Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Electric Fencing: Privacy Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Landscape: Garden Area Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Ranch Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Rural Development; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Kitchen	13.00	8.00	Main
Dining Room	15.00	15.00	Main
Living Room	20.00	19.00	Main
Office	14.00	11.00	Main
Primary Bedroom	22.00	23.00	Main
Primary Bathroom	8.00	7.00	Main
Bedroom 2	12.00	11.00	Main
Bedroom 3	11.00	11.00	Main
Bathroom 1	7.00	8.00	Main

Listing Office: The Shore Real Estate Group

Listing Agent: Julie Dalson Scott

Last Updated: August - 17 - 2026

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