185 Bluegill Lane, Coldwater, MI 49036

$265,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 742 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Active
Current Price: $265,000 List Date: 7/08/2026 Last Modified: 7/17/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this beautifully renovated waterfront cottage on all-sports Messenger Lake, part of Coldwater's highly desirable North Chain of Lakes. Enjoy access to five connected lakes, boat directly to two waterfront restaurants, and take advantage of the nearby beach area, making this an exceptional destination for lake living. Inside, you'll find a completely renovated interior that perfectly blends modern updates with timeless cottage charm. This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features a warm and welcoming living room centered around a cozy gas fireplace, while the beautifully updated kitchen offers stylish finishes and an ideal space for preparing meals or gathering with family and friends. Wake up to stunning lake views from the primary bedroom and enjoy the peaceful waterfront setting throughout the home. Whether you're spending the day on the water, relaxing by the shoreline, or entertaining guests, this property offers the perfect lakeside lifestyle.

Supplements: An additional lot across the street is included in the sale, providing valuable extra parking and featuring a newer retaining wall. Whether you're searching for a year-round residence, a weekend getaway, or an investment opportunity, this move-in-ready waterfront cottage offers an outstanding opportunity to enjoy one of Branch County's premier chai ...

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Listing Details MLS# 26034498

Location Property Info

County
Branch
Street #
185
Street Name
Bluegill
Suffix
Lane
State
MI
Zip Code
49036
Zip (4)
8438

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.14
Lot Square Footage
6098
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Year Built
1960
Road Frontage
67
Garage Y/N
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
742
SqFt Above Grade
742
Building Total SqFt
742
Total Beds Above Grade
2
Total Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
Yes
School District
Coldwater
Association YN
No
Waterfront
Yes
Body of Water
Messenger Lake
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
Messenger Lake
Basement
No
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
070-019-200-005-09
Taxable Value
62155
SEV
92000
For Tax Year
2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax
1819.15
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
None

Remarks Misc

Directions
South on N Broad Street, left on E Bacon Street, Left on Superior Street to sign on right side of road.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes
Water Frontage
67

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
742

Manufactured

Manufactured Y/N
No

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Behnke Road
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Coldwater

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
357.14

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Welcome to this beautifully renovated waterfront cottage on all-sports Messenger Lake, part of Coldwater's highly desirable North Chain of Lakes. Enjoy access to five connected lakes, boat directly to two waterfront restaurants, and take advantage of the nearby beach area, making this an exceptional destination for lake living. Inside, you'll find a completely renovated interior that perfectly blends modern updates with timeless cottage charm. This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features a warm and welcoming living room centered around a cozy gas fireplace, while the beautifully updated kitchen offers stylish finishes and an ideal space for preparing meals or gathering with family and friends. Wake up to stunning lake views from the primary bedroom and enjoy the peaceful waterfront setting throughout the home. Whether you're spending the day on the water, relaxing by the shoreline, or entertaining guests, this property offers the perfect lakeside lifestyle.
Legal
(1) COM 16.92 FT E & N 19DEG 10MIN 10SEC E 5447.86 FT & 156.49 FT E & 337.16 FT S FR S 1/4 POST & TH N 8 DEG 59MIN E 60 FT & TH S 77DEG 09MIN E 67.15 FT & TH S 18DEG 40MIN 20SEC W 60.17 FT & TH N 77DEG 09M IN W 57 FT TO POB SEC 19 T6S R6W & (2) PT OF OUTLOT A OF MESSENGER LAKE HEIGHTS COM AT NE COR LOT 1; TH S 07DEG 43MIN 55SEC W ALG E LN LOT L 213.46 FT TO TRUE POB; TH S 74DEG 56MIN 22SEC E 43.08

Water Type

Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports
Yes
Dock
Yes
Private Frontage
Yes
View
Yes

Lot Description

Recreational
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Electricity Available
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes

Utilities Attached

Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

In Kitchen
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Parking Features

Carport
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Wall Furnace
Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s)
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Substructure

Crawl Space
Yes

Windows

Replacement
Yes

Kitchen Features

Snack Bar
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Covered
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Vinyl
Yes

Landscape

Ground Cover
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: In Kitchen; Main Level Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Windows: Replacement Substructure: Crawl Space Lot Description: Recreational Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available Kitchen Features: Snack Bar Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Window Treatments Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Wall Furnace Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Flooring: Vinyl Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Patio Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Carport Architectural Style: Ranch Driveway: Gravel Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLevel
Living RoomMain
KitchenMain
Dining AreaMain
Primary BedroomMain
Bedroom 2Main
Primary BathroomMain
LaundryMain
IDX
Listing Office: Real Broker LLC
Listing Agent: Grace Roberts
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Last Updated: July - 17 - 2026
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