Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
1
Square Footage:
1,062
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
11,975
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$419,900
List Date:
4/16/2026
Last Modified:
4/16/2026
48168 70th Avenue, Decatur, MI 49045
New Listing
$419,900
Overview
Description
Listing Details MLS# 26015741
Location Property Info
- County
- Van Buren
- Street #
- 48168
- Street Name
- 70th
- Suffix
- Avenue
- State
- MI
- Zip Code
- 49045
- Zip (4)
- 9146
General Property Info
- New Construction
- No
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Lot Acres
- 0.27
- Lot Square Footage
- 11975
- Lot Dimensions
- irregular
- Year Built
- 1938
- Road Frontage
- 49
- Garage Y/N
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Fireplace
- No
- Income Property
- No
- Total Rooms AG
- 8
- Total Fin SqFt All Levels
- 1062
- SqFt Above Grade
- 1062
- Below Grade Finished SqFt
- 420
- Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
- 146
- Building Total SqFt
- 1062
- Total Beds Above Grade
- 2
- Total Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- Yes
- Total Baths
- Yes
- Main Level Primary
- No
- Stories
- 2
- School District
- Lawrence
- Elementary School
- Lawrence Elementary School
- Middle School
- Lawrence Jr/Sr High School
- High School
- Lawrence Jr/Sr High School
- Association YN
- Yes
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Body of Water
- Christie Lake
- Statewide Lakes & Rivers
- Christie Lake
- Basement
- No
Tax Info
- Tax ID #
- 80-13-186-019-00
- Taxable Value
- 83014
- SEV
- 113300
- For Tax Year
- 2025
- Seller's Annual Property Tax
- 4325
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Spec Assessment & Type
- none
- Homestead %
- 0
Remarks Misc
- Directions
- From downtown Decatur, take M-51 south to Territorial Road and turn west. Continue approximately 2.5 miles to Hill Avenue, then north to 70th Street. Follow 70th east toward Christie Lake--property on lake side near intersection of 70th and Hill Avenue
Waterfront Options
- Water Access Y/N
- Yes
- Water Frontage
- 49
More Information
Access Feat
- Accessibility Features
- No
Upper Rooms
- Total Baths Above Grade
- Yes
- Upper Level Square Feet
- 0
Main Rooms
- Main Bedrooms
- 2
- Main Full Baths
- Yes
- Main Level SQFT
- 1062
Location & Property Info
- Cross Streets
- Territorial Rd. / Hill Ave.
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
- Municipality
- Lawrence Twp
Office/Contract Info
- Auction or For Sale
- For Sale
- List Price/SqFt
- 395.39
Remarks & Misc
- Public Remarks
- Welcome to Christie Lake -- a clear, spring-fed, all-sports lake known for its quiet shoreline, low turnover, and timeless Michigan charm. This 3 bedroom cottage sits just steps from the water with 36 feet of private frontage, offering an affordable and highly sought-after entry point into one of Van Buren County's most desirable lake communities.The home is comfortable as-is, with the flexibility for future updates or expansion. Whether you're looking for a weekend retreat, a family lake house, or a renovation-ready property with strong long-term value, this location delivers. Opportunities at this price point on Christie Lake are exceptionally rare -- and when they come to market, they don't last.
- Legal
- 463-D19 36-3-15 1597-520 1643-1 * LOT 19 ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF ROSE'S LANDING TWO *** SPLIT ON 27 DECEMBER 2012 FROM 80-13-036-001-00 FOR 2013.
Water Type
- Lake
- Yes
Water Fea. Amenities
- All Sports
- Yes
- Assoc Access
- Yes
- Private Frontage
- Yes
- View
- Yes
Street Type
- Dirt
- Yes
- Private
- Yes
Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Yes
Water
- Well
- Yes
Terms Available
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
Mineral Rights
- Unknown
- Yes
Association Info.
- Assoc. Fee Payable
- Annually
Laundry Features
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- Yes
- Upper Level
- Yes
- Washer Hookup
- Yes
Exterior Material
- Vinyl Siding
- Yes
Assoc. Fee Incl.
- Snow Removal
- Yes
Roofing
- Asphalt
- Yes
Parking Features
- Detached
- Yes
- Garage Door Opener
- Yes
Heat Source
- Propane
- Yes
Sale Conditions
- None
- Yes
Heat Type
- Forced Air
- Yes
Lower Rooms
- Lower Bedrooms
- Yes
- Lower Finished SQFT
- 420
- Total Lower SQFT
- 566
Driveway
- Gravel
- Yes
Substructure
- Walk-Out Access
- Yes
Appliances
- Dryer
- Yes
- Range
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Deck
- Yes
Flooring
- Carpet
- Yes
- Linoleum
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Traditional
- Yes
Property Features
Water Type:
Lake
Laundry Features:
Electric Dryer Hookup; Upper Level; Washer Hookup
Exterior Material:
Vinyl Siding
Roofing:
Asphalt
Substructure:
Walk-Out Access
Sewer:
Private Sewer
Water:
Well
Appliances:
Dryer; Range; Washer
Heat Source:
Propane
Heat Type:
Forced Air
Flooring:
Carpet; Linoleum
Patio and Porch Features:
Deck
Parking Features:
Detached; Garage Door Opener
Architectural Style:
Traditional
Driveway:
Gravel
Street Type:
Dirt; Private
Mineral Rights:
Unknown
Terms Available:
Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions:
None
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living Room | 12.00 | 20.00 | Main |
| Dining Area | 25.00 | 12.00 | Main |
| Kitchen | 91.00 | 12.00 | Main |
| Bathroom 1 | 9.00 | 6.00 | Main |
| Laundry | 6.00 | 5.00 | Main |
| Bedroom 2 | 9.00 | 7.00 | Main |
| Bonus Room | 21.00 | 20.00 | Lower |
| Utility Room | 10.00 | 9.00 | Lower |
| Utility Room | 8.00 | 7.00 | Lower |
Listing Office:
McKinnies Realty
Listing Agent:
Wayne Ryan
Last Updated: April - 16 - 2026
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