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Property Description
2 Incredible Historic Homes on Paw Paw Lake. Stunning West facing with Breathtaking Sunsets, you'll love 'The Fern' & 'Ohio' from the moment you step inside. Vintage charm surrounds you with each home offering a screen porch & sunroom. Enjoy your own private pier & sprawling yard. Fully furnished making the perfect vacation home or Short-Term rental. Or build your dream Lakehouse on each homesite. Located in the Heart of SW Michigan, Paw Paw Lake is a 900 acre all-sports lake featuring a Yacht Club, Gas Dock, Marina & boat-up restaurant. Take advantage of everything the area offers including the Paw Paw Lake golf course, wineries, breweries, farmer's markets & orchards. World Class Golfing just minutes at the Point 0' Woods Country Club. 15 mins to St. Joe, South Haven, Lake Michigan & Warren Dunes. Under 2 hours from Chicago & 1.5hrs from Grand Rapids. South Haven, Lake Michigan & Warren Dunes. Rear home address is 5411 Forest. Own this part of History & schedule your tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5412 Forest Ave
General
- Price: $849,900
- Taxes: $3,058
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 26019860
- Updated: 8/1/2026
- Added to Site: 100 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Guest Quarters
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Screened Porch
Location
- County: Berrien
- Cross Streets: N. Watervliet Rd
- Driving Directions: Exit Watervliet 41 Northbound, turn onto N. Watervliet Rd then left on Forest
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
- Utility Description: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Replacement, Insulated Windows
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,596
- Living Area: 1,596 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1945
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,275
- Lot Dimensions: Irreg
- Frontage: Paved
- Lot Features: Level
- Zoning: Residential
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Lake
- Lake Front: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,058.71
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LOT 12 FAIR VIEW ALSO THAT PT OF SUN SET PARK DES AS COM AT NW COR SD LOT 12 TH S16DEG16'10''E 30'TH S73DEG32'20''W 10.92'TO LAKE TH N76DEG10'10''W 56.95'TH N72DEG19'10''E 60.2'TO POB PER 1001/82 AND LOT 53 FAIR VIEW
- Property ID: 11-21-2220-0012-00-4
Listed by Windy Mitten Properties, Nicholas F Scalise
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Schools
Schools serving 5412 Forest Ave
School District:Watervliet School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
North Elementary School, Watervliet, MI 287 West Baldwin Ave, Watervliet, MI 49098 | 3-5 | 1 mi |
South Elementary School, Watervliet, MI 433 Lucinda Lane, Watervliet, MI 49098 | PK-2 | 2 mi |
Watervliet Middle School 450 East Saint Joseph Street, Watervliet, MI 49098 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5412 Forest Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/01/2026
Price Reduced
$849,900
-5.56%
MLS
6/17/2026
Price Reduced
$899,900
-5.17%
MLS
5/04/2026
Listed
$949,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 5412 Forest Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,133
3%
$182,600
—
2024
$2,079
4%
$182,400
8%
2023
$2,006
3%
$168,800
43%
2022
$1,948
3%
$118,400
6%
2021
$1,891
1%
$112,000
2%
2020
$1,868
1%
$110,000
-4%
2019
$1,843
3%
$115,100
1%
2018
$1,797
2%
$114,400
9%
2017
$1,770
2%
$104,500
-1%
2016
$1,735
-35%
$105,400
—
2015
$2,680
—
$105,200
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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5412 Forest Avenue, Watervliet, MI 49098 (MLS# 26019860) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5412 Forest Avenue is currently listed for $849,900 and was received on May 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 5412 Forest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Watervliet? You can browse all Watervliet real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

