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824 Forest Drive

Portage, MI 49002

List Price

$597,000

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BEDS

3

BATHS

3.5

SQFT

2,440

DAYS ON MARKET

56

STATUS

ACTIVE

The Story

About This Home

Welcome to a world of unlimited potential! Indulge in this exceptional lakefront property, offering 73 feet of prime frontage on one of Michigan's most desirable all-sports lakes. Presented as-is, this idyllic property offers stunning water views, generous frontage, and the perfect canvas to create a custom lakefront estate. This unique offering awaits your vision to either breathe new life into the existing brick home or custom build your dream lakefront retreat.

The strength of this property lies not just in the dwelling but the truly outstanding waterfront location that captures stunning sunrises, sunsets, and long summer days on the water right from your own backyard. Enjoy living on West Lake, with beautiful surroundings, and the chance to design your ideal retreat or year-round residence in a highly sought-after all-sports lakefront community. Please note that this property is being sold as-is. Embrace the unprecedented potential this property offers- your gateway to lakefront living begins right here. Your imagination is the only limitation to the possibilities awaiting this extraordinary waterfront home!

The Numbers

Interior

Beds

3

Baths

3.5

Square Feet

2,440

Heating & Cooling

Forced Air

Exterior & Lot

Lot Size

0.37 acres

Garage

2-car garage

Year Built

1938

Community & Costs

Property Type

Single Family Residence

School District

Portage

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Waterfront

Waterfront on West Lake

Monthly Payment Estimate

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Estimated Monthly P&I

$3,177

per month

Loan amount$477,600
First-month principal$391
First-month interest$2,786

Estimate shows principal and interest only. Does not include property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA fees, or PMI. Actual monthly payment will be higher. Contact Jason for a personalized estimate.

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Your Agent

Jason O'Brien, REALTOR

Jason O'Brien

REALTOR®

(269) 247-6868jason@jobrienhomes.com
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PREMIERE Group at Real Broker, LLC

(269) 247-6868

Listed by

Evenboer Walton, REALTORS

Jessica Vliek

269-324-4852

jlvliek@gmail.com

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