78 Van Buren Street, South Haven, MI 49090 (MLS# 26032435)

78 Van Buren Street, South Haven, MI 49090

New Listing

$869,000

Welcome home! Just STEPS to the beach with gorgeous views!

Sunroom with views of South Haven Lighthouse!

Upstairs SW bedroom with door into hallway and door into other NW bedroom

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,548 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,442 Status: Active

Current Price: $869,000 List Date: 6/27/2026 Last Modified: 6/27/2026

Overview

Description

Prime Location! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath lake house offers the quintessential beach-town lifestyle, just steps from the scenic overlook and convenient access to the shores of Lake Michigan. Imagine starting your mornings with a stroll along the beach, spending carefree days by the water, and ending each evening with breathtaking sunsets. Inside, you will find timeless wood floors, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room, and a welcoming living area centered around a classic wood-burning fireplace. The light-filled sunroom is the perfect place to unwind while enjoying views of Lake Michigan throughout the seasons. Outdoors, a detached garage offers abundant storage for all your beach essentials, and the expansive deck provides an ideal space for entertaining, surrounded by mature trees and beautiful landscaping that enhance the home's charm and privacy. Whether you're looking for a seasonal retreat, vacation getaway, or year-round residence, this inviting home places you in

Supplements: the heart of everything that makes South Haven living so special. Opportunities like this are rare--don't miss your chance to own a piece of the Lake Michigan lifestyle in one of South Haven's most desirable locations.

Listing Details MLS# 26032435

Location Property Info

County: Van Buren
Street #: 78
Street Name: Van Buren
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49090
Zip (4): 1121

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.15
Lot Square Footage: 6442
Lot Dimensions: 54x120
Year Built: 1920
Road Frontage: 54
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1548
SqFt Above Grade: 1548
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 728
Building Total SqFt: 2276
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: Yes
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: South Haven
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 80-53-184-006-00
Taxable Value: 65026
SEV: 284000
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3873.36
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: Head east on Van Buren Street from Monroe Blvd. Property is located on the right.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 546
Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1002

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 728
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: St. Joseph and Monroe
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: South Haven City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 561.37

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Prime Location! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath lake house offers the quintessential beach-town lifestyle, just steps from the scenic overlook and convenient access to the shores of Lake Michigan. Imagine starting your mornings with a stroll along the beach, spending carefree days by the water, and ending each evening with breathtaking sunsets. Inside, you will find timeless wood floors, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room, and a welcoming living area centered around a classic wood-burning fireplace. The light-filled sunroom is the perfect place to unwind while enjoying views of Lake Michigan throughout the seasons. Outdoors, a detached garage offers abundant storage for all your beach essentials, and the expansive deck provides an ideal space for entertaining, surrounded by mature trees and beautiful landscaping that enhance the home's charm and privacy. Whether you're looking for a seasonal retreat, vacation getaway, or year-round residence, this inviting home places you in
Legal: 792-448 793-26 A745 1-17 LOT 6 & W 4' OF LOT 5, BLK 4. J R MONROE SUB.

Water Type

Lake: Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports: Yes
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
View: Yes

Lot Description

Sidewalk: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Util Avail at Street

Electricity Available: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes

Utilities Attached

Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement: Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding: Yes

Roofing

Composition: Yes

Parking Features

Carport: Yes
Detached: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Hot Water: Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s): Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Concrete: Yes
Paved: Yes

Substructure

Crawl Space: Yes
Partial: Yes

Kitchen Features

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Eating Area: Yes

Fireplace

Family Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Oven: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes

Flooring

Wood: Yes

Landscape

Shrubs/Hedges: Yes

Architectural Style

Colonial: Yes
Traditional: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Crawl Space; Partial Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; High Speed Internet Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook; Eating Area Fireplace: Family Room; Wood Burning Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Hot Water Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Carport; Detached; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Colonial; Traditional Driveway: Concrete; Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Listing Office: Greenridge Realty South Haven

Listing Agent: Michelle Parent

Last Updated: June - 27 - 2026

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