14931 Bachelor Island, Buchanan, MI 49107 (MLS# 25035795)

14931 Bachelor Island, Buchanan, MI 49107

$239,914

Note the Pontoon at the dock (Negotiable)

The quiet river perfect for fishing, boating, jet skis and beauty.

10 cottages are on the island. The all sports part of the river is on the other side of island.

Even the dishes and towels are included.

Enjoy eating outdoors right off the kitchen

Relax, listen to birds, be mezmerized by the river

It is a short 5ish minute ride from your car parking to the dock.

From Crossroads Mall in Kalamazoo - About 1 hour

From Navy Pier - About 1 hour and 38 min

From S Bend - the nearest airport to the Island - About 18 minutes

From S Chicago Suburbs - About 1 hour 33 min

From W Chicago Suburbs - about 1 hour and 49 min

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,032 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 12,000 Status: Active

Current Price: $239,914 List Date: 5/18/2026 Last Modified: 7/04/2026

Overview

Description

Private pontoon boat tours are now being scheduled for pre-qualified buyers. Imagine leaving the mainland behind and taking a pontoon ride to your own private island cottage on the St. Joseph River. This fully furnished 2-bedroom retreat offers 100 feet of river frontage, a 60-foot private dock, an incredible screened porch overlooking the water, wood-burning fireplace, outdoor shower, rustic sauna, and multiple outbuildings for storage, workshop, and river-life essentials. Fish from the dock, cruise the river by pontoon, kayak, jet ski, or relax beneath mature shade trees while listening to the water instead of traffic. Located just minutes from Buchanan, Michigan -- named the 2020 Nicest Place in America by Reader's Digest -- this is more than a cottage. It is a completely different pace of life. Accessible only by boat. Memories included.

Supplements: Approximately 60 minutes from Kalamazoo, 90 minutes from downtown Chicago, and about 30 minutes from the Michigan Welcome Center, this private island getaway feels worlds away from everyday life while still being surprisingly accessible for spontaneous weekends and summer escapes. What makes this property special is not just the cottage itself -- i ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 25035795

Location Property Info

County: Berrien
Street #: 14931
Street Name: Bachelor
Suffix: Island
State: MI
Zip Code: 49107

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.28
Lot Square Footage: 12000
Lot Dimensions: 104 x 124 x 103 x 119
Year Built: 1948
Road Frontage: 104
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 4
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1032
SqFt Above Grade: 1032
Building Total SqFt: 945
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: Yes
School District: Buchanan
# of Outbuildings: 4
Association YN: Yes
Waterfront: Yes
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: St Joseph River
Basement: No
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 110600230015018
Taxable Value: 40572
SEV: 57900
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1690.87
Tax Year: 2024
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: Use the GPS address of 15195 Red Bud Trail, Buchanan, MI 49107 for the parking area and shared dock space.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 100

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1032

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description: Storage Shed

Outbuilding 2

Outbuilding Description: Storage Shed

Outbuilding 3

Outbuilding 3 Description: Other

Outbuilding 4

Outbuilding Description: Other

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Miller Rd and River Front Dr
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
Municipality: Buchanan Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 232.47

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Private pontoon boat tours are now being scheduled for pre-qualified buyers. Imagine leaving the mainland behind and taking a pontoon ride to your own private island cottage on the St. Joseph River. This fully furnished 2-bedroom retreat offers 100 feet of river frontage, a 60-foot private dock, an incredible screened porch overlooking the water, wood-burning fireplace, outdoor shower, rustic sauna, and multiple outbuildings for storage, workshop, and river-life essentials. Fish from the dock, cruise the river by pontoon, kayak, jet ski, or relax beneath mature shade trees while listening to the water instead of traffic. Located just minutes from Buchanan, Michigan -- named the 2020 Nicest Place in America by Reader's Digest -- this is more than a cottage. It is a completely different pace of life. Accessible only by boat. Memories included.
Legal: FROM E1/4 PST SEC 23 T7S R18W RUN W 1448.4'TH S25DEG W 27.4'TH S00DEG45'E 200' TO POB TH S20DEG30'E 100' TH S70DEG45'W 117' TH N20DEG30'W 100'TH N70DEG45'E 117'TO POB ALSO ALL THAT LAND LYING BET THE NLY & SLY LNS OF THE DESC PARCELS AND THE WATERS EDGE BEING PT OF ISLAND NO 2 IN ST JOE RIVER SEC 23 T7S R18W KNOWN AS LOTS 63 & 64 UNREC PLAT OF BATCHELORS ISLAND

Water Type

River: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports: Yes
Assoc Access: Yes
Deeded Access: Yes
Dock: Yes
Private Frontage: Yes
View: Yes

Other Structures

Other: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Association Info.

Approx. Assoc Fee: 200
Assoc. Buy in Fee: $2000
Assoc. Fee Payable: Annually

Laundry Features

None: Yes

Assoc. Amenities

Boat Launch: Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding: Yes

Assoc. Fee Incl.

Other: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes

Heat Source

Wood: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Wood: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

None: Yes

Substructure

Other: Yes

Kitchen Features

Eating Area: Yes

Fireplace

Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Additional Items

Sauna: Yes

Appliances

Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Exterior Features

Scrn Porch: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 1

Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood: Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: River Laundry Features: None Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Other Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Kitchen Features: Eating Area Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Sauna Appliances: Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: Wood Heat Type: Wood Water Heater: Electric Exterior Features: Scrn Porch Patio and Porch Features: Deck Other Structures: Other Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood Architectural Style: Ranch Driveway: None Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Listing Office: eXp Realty LLC

Listing Agent: Jason Veenstra

Last Updated: July - 04 - 2026

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