48168 70th Avenue, Decatur, MI 49045 (MLS# 26015741)

48168 70th Avenue, Decatur, MI 49045

$398,900

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,062 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,975 Status: Pending

Current Price: $398,900 List Date: 5/03/2026 Last Modified: 6/21/2026

Overview

Description

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.

Listing Details MLS# 26015741

Location Property Info

County: Van Buren
Street #: 48168
Street Name: 70th
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49045
Zip (4): 9146

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.27
Lot Square Footage: 11975
Lot Dimensions: irregular
Year Built: 1938
Road Frontage: 49
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1062
SqFt Above Grade: 1062
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 420
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 146
Building Total SqFt: 1062
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Lawrence
Elementary School: Lawrence Elementary School
Middle School: Lawrence Jr/Sr High School
High School: Lawrence Jr/Sr High School
Association YN: Yes
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Christie Lake
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Christie Lake
Basement: No

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 80-13-186-019-00
Taxable Value: 83014
SEV: 113300
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 4325
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: none
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: From downtown Decatur, take M-51 south to Territorial Road and turn west. Continue approximately 2.5 miles to Hill Avenue, then north to 70th Street. Follow 70th east toward Christie Lake--property on lake side near intersection of 70th and Hill Avenue

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-06-20

More Information

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 36

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 0

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1062

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Territorial Rd. / Hill Ave.
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Lawrence Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 375.61

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: 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.
Legal: 463-D19 36-3-15 1597-520 1643-1 * LOT 19 ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF ROSE'S LANDING TWO *** SPLIT ON 27 DECEMBER 2012 FROM 80-13-036-001-00 FOR 2013.

Water Type

Lake: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

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

Street Type

Dirt: Yes
Private: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Association Info.

Assoc. Fee Payable: Annually

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
Upper Level: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding: Yes

Assoc. Fee Incl.

Snow Removal: Yes

Roofing

Asphalt: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes

Heat Source

Electric: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes
Other: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Bedrooms: Yes
Lower Finished SQFT: 420
Total Lower SQFT: 566

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Substructure

Walk-Out Access: Yes

Appliances

Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Washer: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Linoleum: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Upper Level; Washer Hookup Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Asphalt Substructure: Walk-Out Access Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Well Appliances: Dryer; Range; Washer Heat Source: Electric Heat Type: Forced Air; Other Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Electric Flooring: Carpet; Linoleum Patio and Porch Features: Deck Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Gravel Street Type: Dirt; Private Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Living Room	12.00	20.00	Main
Dining Area	25.00	12.00	Main
Kitchen	91.00	12.00	Main
Bathroom 1	9.00	6.00	Main
Laundry	6.00	5.00	Main
Bedroom 2	9.00	7.00	Main
Bonus Room	21.00	20.00	Lower
Utility Room	10.00	9.00	Lower
Utility Room	8.00	7.00	Lower

Listing Office: McKinnies Realty

Listing Agent: Wayne Ryan

Last Updated: June - 21 - 2026

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