78 Van Buren Street, South Haven, MI 49090

New Listing
$869,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,548 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,442 Status: Active
Current Price: $869,000 List Date: 6/27/2026 Last Modified: 6/27/2026

Overview

Description

Prime Location! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath lake house offers the quintessential beach-town lifestyle, just steps from the scenic overlook and convenient access to the shores of Lake Michigan. Imagine starting your mornings with a stroll along the beach, spending carefree days by the water, and ending each evening with breathtaking sunsets. Inside, you will find timeless wood floors, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room, and a welcoming living area centered around a classic wood-burning fireplace. The light-filled sunroom is the perfect place to unwind while enjoying views of Lake Michigan throughout the seasons. Outdoors, a detached garage offers abundant storage for all your beach essentials, and the expansive deck provides an ideal space for entertaining, surrounded by mature trees and beautiful landscaping that enhance the home's charm and privacy. Whether you're looking for a seasonal retreat, vacation getaway, or year-round residence, this inviting home places you in

Supplements: the heart of everything that makes South Haven living so special. Opportunities like this are rare--don't miss your chance to own a piece of the Lake Michigan lifestyle in one of South Haven's most desirable locations.

Listing Details MLS# 26032435

Location Property Info

County
Van Buren
Street #
78
Street Name
Van Buren
Suffix
Street
State
MI
Zip Code
49090
Zip (4)
1121

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.15
Lot Square Footage
6442
Lot Dimensions
54x120
Year Built
1920
Road Frontage
54
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1548
SqFt Above Grade
1548
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
728
Building Total SqFt
2276
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
Yes
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
South Haven
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
80-53-184-006-00
Taxable Value
65026
SEV
284000
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
3873.36
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
none known
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
Head east on Van Buren Street from Monroe Blvd. Property is located on the right.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
546
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1002

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
728
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
St. Joseph and Monroe
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
South Haven City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
561.37

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Prime Location! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath lake house offers the quintessential beach-town lifestyle, just steps from the scenic overlook and convenient access to the shores of Lake Michigan. Imagine starting your mornings with a stroll along the beach, spending carefree days by the water, and ending each evening with breathtaking sunsets. Inside, you will find timeless wood floors, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room, and a welcoming living area centered around a classic wood-burning fireplace. The light-filled sunroom is the perfect place to unwind while enjoying views of Lake Michigan throughout the seasons. Outdoors, a detached garage offers abundant storage for all your beach essentials, and the expansive deck provides an ideal space for entertaining, surrounded by mature trees and beautiful landscaping that enhance the home's charm and privacy. Whether you're looking for a seasonal retreat, vacation getaway, or year-round residence, this inviting home places you in
Legal
792-448 793-26 A745 1-17 LOT 6 & W 4' OF LOT 5, BLK 4. J R MONROE SUB.

Water Type

Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports
Yes
Public Access 1 Mile or Less
Yes
View
Yes

Lot Description

Sidewalk
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Electricity Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes

Utilities Attached

Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Wood Siding
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Parking Features

Carport
Yes
Detached
Yes
Garage Faces Front
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Hot Water
Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s)
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Concrete
Yes
Paved
Yes

Substructure

Crawl Space
Yes
Partial
Yes

Kitchen Features

Breakfast Nook
Yes
Eating Area
Yes

Fireplace

Family Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Oven
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Landscape

Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Architectural Style

Colonial
Yes
Traditional
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Crawl Space; Partial Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; High Speed Internet Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook; Eating Area Fireplace: Family Room; Wood Burning Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Hot Water Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges Parking Features: Carport; Detached; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Colonial; Traditional Driveway: Concrete; Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: Greenridge Realty South Haven
Listing Agent: Michelle Parent
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Last Updated: June - 27 - 2026
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