$399,000
Buchanan, MI 49107
MLS# 26026938
3 beds | 1 baths | 1152 sqft
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Property Description
Summer is calling at this rare lakeside retreat on the south side of Dayton Lake! Nestled on 11 serene acres with over 1,000 feet of private water frontage, this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and peaceful lake living. With only one other home on the entire lake, this is a truly unique opportunity to enjoy your own private escape. Full of character and warmth, the home features beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and inviting living spaces designed for relaxing after long summer days on the water. Set far back from the road and surrounded by lavish mature trees including stunning hickory, white oak, and red oak, the property is rich with natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking scenery in every season. Spend your summers fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply unwinding along the shoreline while taking in expansive water views and tranquil surroundings.
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Dayton & Sage
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Bertrand Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 346.35
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 884x185x279x545x762x769
Road Frontage: 884
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Dayton Lake
Income Property: No
Basement: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1152
SqFt Above Grade: 1152
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 1152
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Dayton Lake
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Buchanan
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 11
Lot Square Footage: 479160
Year Built: 1956
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 92055
SEV: 135200
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3625
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: Unknown
Tax ID #: 11-05-0008-0010-01-8
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Summer is calling at this rare lakeside retreat on the south side of Dayton Lake! Nestled on 11 serene acres with over 1,000 feet of private water frontage, this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, nature, and peaceful lake living. With only one other home on the entire lake, this is a truly unique opportunity to enjoy your own private escape. Full of character and warmth, the home features beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and inviting living spaces designed for relaxing after long summer days on the water. Set far back from the road and surrounded by lavish mature trees including stunning hickory, white oak, and red oak, the property is rich with natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking scenery in every season. Spend your summers fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply unwinding along the shoreline while taking in expansive water views and tranquil surroundings.
Legal: THAT PRT OF SE1/4 OF NW1/4 FRL SEC 8 T8S R18W LYING S OF HWY M-60 & N OF DAYTON LK & W OF WLY LN OF U.S. GOV'T LOT 1 EXC COM AT NE COR SD LAND TH W 125'TH S 172.9'TH N35DEG 50'E 213.35'TO POB
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 1000
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
No Wake: 1
View: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
Other: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
None: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Heat Source
Propane: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1152
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Driveway
Asphalt: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Appliances
Cooktop: 1
Oven: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Covered: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 5770
Street Direction: W
Street Name: US Highway 12
State: MI
Zip Code: 49107
Zip (4): 8411
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $399,000
Current Price: $399,000
Listing Date: 2026-06-04
Remarks Misc
Directions: West on US Highway 12 before you come to Dayton on south side of the road.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: None
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Substructure: Crawl Space
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning
Appliances: Cooktop; Oven
Heat Source: Propane
Heat Type: Forced Air
Flooring: Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch(es)
Parking Features: Attached
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Asphalt
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Other
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
The oversized garage offers plenty of room for vehicles, tools, and all your lake toys. Recent updates including a new roof and furnace in 2023 provide added peace of mind and comfort year-round. Located in the desirable Buchanan Community Schools district, this one-of-a-kind property is perfect as a year-round home, summer getaway, or private retreat where you can truly disconnect and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level |
| Kitchen | 11.00 | 9.00 | Main |
| Living Room | 19.00 | 11.00 | Main |
| Den | 15.00 | 11.00 | Main |
| Primary Bedroom | 12.00 | 10.00 | Main |
| Bedroom 2 | 11.00 | 9.00 | Main |
| Bedroom 3 | 10.00 | 8.00 | Main |
Listing Office: @properties Christie's International R.E.
Listing Agent: Christie Brown
Last Updated: June - 04 - 2026
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