189 Bluegill Lane, Coldwater, MI 49036

New Listing
$599,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,597 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,970 Status: Active
Current Price: $599,000 List Date: 3/05/2026 Last Modified: 3/05/2026

Description

Welcome to your dream lakefront retreat on beautiful Messenger Lake, part of the highly sought after North Chain of Lakes in Coldwater, Michigan. This spacious two-story traditional home offers year-round comfort, breathtaking water views, and the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment. Step inside to an inviting open floor plan highlighted by vaulted ceilings and expansive windows that showcase amazing lake views from most rooms in the home. The main floor features a private primary suite with full bathroom, plus an additional convenient half bath all on the main level. Updated kitchen & bright living and dining area ideal for gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a comfortable family room, perfect for guests or extra living space. Enjoy lakeside living at its finest on the beautiful Trex decking, offering the perfect setting for entertaining friends and family or simply savoring your morning coffee while overlooking the water.

Supplements: This turn-key property comes fully furnished with all appliances included. The main-floor washer and dryer, making your move seamless and stress-free. Ample closet space throughout ensures plenty of storage. Additional features include a 2+ car attached garage, storage shed, aluminum dock and an 18' pontoon boat. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or the perfect waterfront getaway, this exceptional home checks every box.

More Information MLS# 26008248

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: 230.65

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 109x50 Road Frontage: 109 Garage Y/N: Yes Garage Spaces: 2 Waterfront: Yes Body of Water: Messenger Lake Income Property: No Basement: Yes Total Rooms AG: 7 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2597 SqFt Above Grade: 2597 Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0 Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0 Building Total SqFt: 2597 Total Beds Above Grade: 3 Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Messenger Lake Main Level Primary: Yes Stories: 2 School District: Coldwater Association YN: No Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 0.16 Lot Square Footage: 6970 Year Built: 1950 Total Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1 Total Baths: 3

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 124813 SEV: 209100 For Tax Year: 2025 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3557 Tax Year: 2025 Homestead %: 100 Spec Assessment & Type: none known Tax ID #: 070-019-200-005-07

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Welcome to your dream lakefront retreat on beautiful Messenger Lake, part of the highly sought after North Chain of Lakes in Coldwater, Michigan. This spacious two-story traditional home offers year-round comfort, breathtaking water views, and the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment. Step inside to an inviting open floor plan highlighted by vaulted ceilings and expansive windows that showcase amazing lake views from most rooms in the home. The main floor features a private primary suite with full bathroom, plus an additional convenient half bath all on the main level. Updated kitchen & bright living and dining area ideal for gatherings. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a comfortable family room, perfect for guests or extra living space. Enjoy lakeside living at its finest on the beautiful Trex decking, offering the perfect setting for entertaining friends and family or simply savoring your morning coffee while overlooking the water. Legal: COM N 8DEG E 8 FT FR NE COR LOT 5 MESSENGER LAKE PLAT TH S 77DEG 9MIN E 52.5 FT TO LK SHR TH N 16DEG 9MIN E 111.95 FT TH N77DEG 9MIN W 66 FT TH S 8DEG 59MIN W 112.02 FT TO POB SEC 19 T6S R6W EXC DRIVE R/W SEC 19 T6S R6W

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes Water Frontage: 112

Water Type

Lake: 1

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports: 1 Dock: 1 Private Frontage: 1 View: 1

Lot Description

Level: 1

Street Type

Paved: 1

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available: 1 Electricity Available: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Natural Gas Available: 1 Phone Available: 1

Utilities Attached

Natural Gas Connected: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Water

Well: 1

Terms Available

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 MSHDA: 1 Rural Development: 1 VA Loan: 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Closet: 1 Main Level: 1

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding: 1

Roofing

Asphalt: 1 Shingle: 1

Parking Features

Attached: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Garage Faces Front: 1

Heat Source

Natural Gas: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Forced Air: 1

Air Conditioning

Central Air: 1

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 2 Upper Full Baths: 1 Upper Level Square Feet: 1000 Total Baths Above Grade: 3

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 1 Main Full Baths: 1 Main Half Baths: 1 Main Level SQFT: 1597

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0 Total Lower SQFT: 0

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 0 Total Basement SQFT: 0

Driveway

Paved: 1

Substructure

Crawl Space: 1 Slab: 1

Windows

Insulated Windows: 1 Replacement: 1

Kitchen Features

Center Island: 1 Mud Room Access: 1 Pantry: 1

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Ensuite: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Vaulted Ceilings: 1 Window Treatments: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Oven: 1 Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Vinyl: 1

Security Features

24 Hour Security: 1 Closed Circuit Camera(s): 1 Security System: 1

Landscape

Ground Cover: 1

Architectural Style

Traditional: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Location Property Info

County: Branch Street #: 189 Street Name: Bluegill Suffix: Lane State: MI Zip Code: 49036 Zip (4): 8438

OfficeContract Info

Status: Active List Price: $599,000 Current Price: $599,000 Listing Date: 2026-03-03

Remarks Misc

Directions: Chicago Road West turn South on Behnke Road to Blue Gill Lane.

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: Laundry Closet; Main Level Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle Windows: Insulated Windows; Replacement Substructure: Crawl Space; Slab Lot Description: Level Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available Kitchen Features: Center Island; Mud Room Access; Pantry Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; Vaulted Ceilings; Window Treatments Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl Patio and Porch Features: Deck Security Features: 24 Hour Security; Closed Circuit Camera(s); Security System Landscape: Ground Cover Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office: Hauska Home and Farm
Listing Agent: Jami Lind
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Last Updated: March - 05 - 2026
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