2853 Villa Lane, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

New Listing
$465,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,856 Status: Active
Current Price: $465,000 List Date: 5/05/2026 Last Modified: 5/08/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to The Villas at the River, where the ''Canterbury'' layout offers low-maintenance, ground floor living in this beautiful ranch-style condo. This open-concept home features airy, vaulted ceilings and polished wood flooring. The kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting rich dark cabinetry, stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, and a spacious walk-in pantry. Relax in the living room by the elegant fireplace or enjoy the sunroom's panoramic views of the private community pond. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with an en-suite bath and a generous walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a dedicated laundry room with storage, a two-car garage, a bonus room/den, and a charming exterior. Association Amenities include a Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, a private boat launch and a nature path for summer fun for all! Ideally located just 15 minutes from the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan, this home perfectly blends a tranquil setting with easy access to all amenities.

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Listing Details MLS# 26019913

Location Property Info

County
Berrien
Street #
2853
Street Name
Villa
Suffix
Lane
State
MI
Zip Code
49022

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Square Feet
Year Built
2008
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1856
SqFt Above Grade
1856
Building Total SqFt
1856
Total Beds Above Grade
2
Total Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
Yes
School District
Benton Harbor
Entry Type
Private
Pets Y/N
Yes
Association YN
Yes
Waterfront
Yes
Body of Water
2 Ponds
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
2 Ponds
Basement
No
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
11-19-8300-0036-00-8
Taxable Value
177200
SEV
177200
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
3312
Tax Year
2024
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
None

Remarks Misc

Directions
Take I-94's Exit 29 to Pipestone Road. Go South on Pipestone Road past the stop light at Nickerson to the 'T' in the road. Turn right (West)onto EAST Nickerson and go a short distance to The Villas at the River.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes
Water Frontage
100

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
2
Main Full Baths
2
Main Level SQFT
1856

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
E Nickerson Ct & Villa Ln
Property Sub-Type
Condominium
Municipality
Sodus Twp
Subdivision
Villas at the River

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date
2026-05-05
Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
250.54
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Welcome to The Villas at the River, where the ''Canterbury'' layout offers low-maintenance, ground floor living in this beautiful ranch-style condo. This open-concept home features airy, vaulted ceilings and polished wood flooring. The kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting rich dark cabinetry, stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, and a spacious walk-in pantry. Relax in the living room by the elegant fireplace or enjoy the sunroom's panoramic views of the private community pond. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with an en-suite bath and a generous walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a dedicated laundry room with storage, a two-car garage, a bonus room/den, and a charming exterior. Association Amenities include a Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, a private boat launch and a nature path for summer fun for all! Ideally located just 15 minutes from the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan, this home perfectly blends a tranquil setting with easy access to all amenities.
Legal
UNIT 36 VILLAS AT THE RIVER FIRST AMENDMENT LIBER 234 PA GE 64 BLDG 10 #

Water Type

Pond
Yes
River
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Assoc Access
Yes
Dock
Yes
View
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Private
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Association Info.

Approx. Assoc Fee
440
Assoc. Buy in Fee
660
Assoc. Fee Payable
Monthly

Laundry Features

Laundry Room
Yes
Main Level
Yes

Assoc. Amenities

Clubhouse
Yes
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pool
Yes

Exterior Material

Brick
Yes
Stone
Yes
Other
Yes

Assoc. Fee Incl.

Lawn/Yard Care
Yes
Maintenance Structure
Yes
Sewer
Yes
Snow Removal
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Asphalt
Yes
Paved
Yes

Substructure

Slab
Yes

Windows

Insulated Windows
Yes
Low-Emissivity Windows
Yes
Screens
Yes

Kitchen Features

Eating Area
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Fireplace

Gas Log
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Ensuite
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Generator Hook-up
Yes
Home Warranty
Yes
Vaulted Ceilings
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes
Engineered Hardwood
Yes

Other Equipment

Generator
Yes

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Landscape

Decor Pond
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes
Underground Sprinkler
Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Pond; River Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Exterior Material: Brick; Stone; Other Roofing: Composition Windows: Insulated Windows; Low-Emissivity Windows; Screens Substructure: Slab Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Pantry Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; Generator Hook-up; Home Warranty; Vaulted Ceilings; Window Treatments Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Engineered Hardwood Other Equipment: Generator Patio and Porch Features: Patio Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Decor Pond; Shrubs/Hedges; Underground Sprinkler Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener Architectural Style: Ranch Driveway: Asphalt; Paved Street Type: Paved; Private Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevelRemarks
Kitchen16.0022.58MainCeramic Tile Floor
Dining Area12.2519.42MainCeramic Tile Floor
Living Room17.9022.67MainWood Floors
Den11.1712.83MainCarpet flooring
Laundry6.588.90MainCeramic Tile Flooring
Primary Bedroom14.3313.50MainCarpeted Flooring
Primary Bathroom14.3313.50MainTile Flooring
Bedroom 211.0812.75MainCarpeted Flooring
Bathroom 210.758.67
Utility Room6.584.90MainPantry-Tile Floor
IDX
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Agent: Keith Claunch
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026
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