Open House Sun, Nov 8th 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Price Reduction - Waterfront - Primary on Main
Address
1914 Forest Drive, Portage, MI
Price
$ 325,000
Property Attributes
- ID#26057281
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyKALAMAZOO
- CityPortage
- AreaPortage City
- NeighborhoodPortage City
- Zip49002
- StyleCabin
- Year Built1949
- Taxes$ 11096
- Price$ 325,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1006
- Lot Size0.13 Acres
Data Source:
Michigan Regional Information Center (MICHRIC)
Property Description
MOTIVATED SELLER, PRICED TO SELL!!! Enjoy this West Lake Getaway! Delight in your very own 64 FT of private lake frontage with this charming 1,006-square-foot cottage in Portage. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, beautiful water views, and mature shade trees, this inviting waterfront property offers a peaceful setting to enjoy lake living. A truly unique feature is the special repurposed hardwood flooring from the 1920s Ames' Resort dance hall, bringing a piece of local history into the home. Spend your days swimming, boating, fishing, or relaxing along the shoreline. Whether you're searching for a weekend retreat or year-round residence, 1914 Forest Dr. offers a chance to make the most of life on West Lake! Within walking distance to various Portage restaurants and stores: Biggby Coffee, Michiganders WindyCity Dawghouse, Cove Lakeside Bistro, Wyman's Cafe and more.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 10/28/2026 | Listed $339,900 |
| 11/5/2026 | 4$325,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Possession | Close Of Escrow |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | Dryer,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| HOA Fee | 35.0 |
| Association Fee Includes | Other |
| Architectural Style | Cabin |
| Security Features | Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s) |
| Construction Materials | Shingle Siding,Vinyl Siding |
| Year Built | 1949 |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Township | Portage City |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Ownership | Private Owned |
| Waterfront Features | Lake |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Annually |
| County | Kalamazoo |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | Yes |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Shed(s) |
| Total Rooms | 5 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Portage Road,head west on Forest Drive and continue to 1914 Forest Drive. The property is near the intersection of Ames Avenue and Forest Drive. |
| City | Portage |
| Body of Water | West Lake |
| High School District | Portage |
| Zoning Description | R-1A |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 5663.0 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 11096.94 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Rent Control Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Vacant |
| Tax Assessed Value | 180398 |
| MobileHomeRemainsYN | No |
| Legal Description | AMES WEST LAKE PARK PART OF LOT 28 DESC AS FOL BEG AT NW COR LOT 28 TH SWLY ALG WLY LI SD LOT 213.6 FT TO NLY SHORE WEST LAKE TH S 56 DEG 02 MIN E ALG NLY SHORE SD LAKE 64.06 FT TH N 22 DEG 47 MIN E |
| Senior Community | None |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Basement | Crawl Space |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Laundry Features | In Bathroom,Main Level |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 2 |
| Total Baths | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Detached |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Flag Lot,Wooded |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 0.13 |
| Spa | No |
| Building Area Total | 1006.0 |
| Lot Dimensions | 64x213x10x70x78x35x75 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.13 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Crops Included Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
| Dock | True |
| Private Frontage | True |
| All Sports | True |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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