$970,000
Portage, MI 49002
MLS# 26054743
4 beds | 5 baths | 2754 sqft
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Property Description
Sunsets over all-sports West Lake, wildlife across the water and a nature preserve as your backdrop—this is lake living with spectacular views. Terraced grounds offer a secluded propane firepit area, a boathouse seating deck and a wood-burning firepit by the water. Inside, vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace frame a living area that opens to the deck. The kitchen features a large island, peninsula with bar seating, stone countertops and stainless appliances. A main-floor bedroom offers a private entrance and ensuite bath. Upstairs, MBR with panoramic lake views, gas fireplace, whirlpool tub, glass & tile enclosed shower, dual vanities and large walk-in closet. An office landing and ensuite bedroom complete the level. The walkout lower level offers a rec room, bedroom, full bath, and covered patio access. Completely refurbished upper levels, two heated floor zones, main-floor laundry plus hookups on both other levels, fiber internet, and a detached 24x40 four-car drive-through garage.
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Portage Rd & Newell's Ln
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Portage City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 352.21
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 40*240*40*235
Road Frontage: 40
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 2
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: West Lake
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 10
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3594
SqFt Above Grade: 2754
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 840
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 408
Building Total SqFt: 4002
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: West Lake
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Portage
# of Outbuildings: 1
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.2
Lot Square Footage: 8712
Year Built: 2016
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 5
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 289611
SEV: 410600
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 12797
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: Lake Weed in Taxes
Tax ID #: 39-10-00340-008-O
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Sunsets over all-sports West Lake, wildlife across the water and a nature preserve as your backdrop—this is lake living with spectacular views. Terraced grounds offer a secluded propane firepit area, a boathouse seating deck and a wood-burning firepit by the water. Inside, vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace frame a living area that opens to the deck. The kitchen features a large island, peninsula with bar seating, stone countertops and stainless appliances. A main-floor bedroom offers a private entrance and ensuite bath. Upstairs, MBR with panoramic lake views, gas fireplace, whirlpool tub, glass & tile enclosed shower, dual vanities and large walk-in closet. An office landing and ensuite bedroom complete the level. The walkout lower level offers a rec room, bedroom, full bath, and covered patio access. Completely refurbished upper levels, two heated floor zones, main-floor laundry plus hookups on both other levels, fiber internet, and a detached 24x40 four-car drive-through garage.
Legal: AMES WEST LAKE PARK LOT 8 & UNPLATTED LAND IN SW1/4 SEC 23-3-11 DESC AS FOL BEG AT SE COR SD LOT 8 TH N 39 DEG 58 MIN W 40.66 FT TH S 55 DEG 07 MIN W 213.64 FT TH S 34 DEG 26 MIN E 40.5 FT TH N 55 DEG 07 MIN E 217.69 FT TO BEG THE ABOVE DES PARCELS ARE OCCUPIED AS ONE PARCEL
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 40
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Private Frontage: 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Other Structures
Boat House: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Laundry Features
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Metal: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 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: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1188
Total Baths Above Grade: 4
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1566
Lower Rooms
Lower Bedrooms: 1
Lower Full Baths: 1
Lower Finished SQFT: 840
Total Lower SQFT: 1248
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Windows
Bay/Bow: 1
Insulated Windows: 1
Replacement: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Eating Area: 1
Pantry: 1
Snack Bar: 1
Fireplace
Gas Log: 1
Living Room: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Whirlpool Tub: 1
Appliances
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Terraced Yard: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Boat House
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Location Property Info
County: Kalamazoo
Street #: 1724
Street Name: Forest
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49002
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $970,000
Current Price: $970,000
Listing Date: 2026-10-14
Remarks Misc
Directions: Portage Rd to W on Forest Dr, follow to sign.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Main Level
Exterior Material: Brick; Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition; Metal
Windows: Bay/Bow; Insulated Windows; Replacement
Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access
Lot Description: Level
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Pantry; Snack Bar
Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room; Primary Bedroom
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Whirlpool Tub
Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Flooring: Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio
Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges; Terraced Yard
Other Structures: Boat House
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Remarks |
| Kitchen | Main | |
| Dining Room | Main | Formal |
| Dining Area | Main | |
| Living Room | Main | |
| Laundry | Main | |
| Primary Bedroom | Upper | |
| Primary Bathroom | Upper | |
| Bedroom 2 | Main | |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper | |
| Bedroom 4 | Lower | |
| Bathroom 1 | Main | 1/2 bath |
| Bathroom 2 | Main | Full bath in bedroom |
| Bathroom 3 | Lower | |
| Bathroom 4 | Upper |
Listing Office: Lake Life Realty
Listing Agent: Paul DeLano
Last Updated: October - 14 - 2026
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