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: 9/06/2026

Overview

Description

Character, acreage and an incredible amount of usable space come together in this charming circa-1890 farmhouse set on just over 2 acres in Berrien Center. Offering 2,527 sq. ft. of living space, the home features a bright four-seasons room, inviting eat-in kitchen, cozy sitting room with fireplace, main-level laundry and three bedrooms upstairs. New main-floor carpet adds a fresh feel while preserving the character and warmth of this historic home. Outside, the possibilities truly expand with an extraordinary 2,450 sq. ft. heated pole building with electricity—ideal for a workshop, hobbies, vehicles, RVs, boats, equipment or additional storage. A detached 2-car garage provides even more space. The level acreage offers room to garden, entertain, enjoy the outdoors or simply relax in a peaceful country setting. If you're looking for more than just a house—this property delivers character, land and room to make it your own.

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

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

Outbuilding 1

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

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 Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Listing Office: Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Listing Agent: Ben Stephen

Last Updated: September - 06 - 2026

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