Property Attributes
- MLS#26048147
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCASS
- CityVandalia
- AreaPorter Twp
- NeighborhoodPorter Twp
- Zip49095
- StyleContemporary
- Year Built2001
- Taxes$ 8379
- Price$ 1,850,000
- Bedrooms6
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage4260
- Lot Size0.3 Acres
Data Source:
Michigan Regional Information Center (MICHRIC)
Property Description
Welcome to this Beautiful Birch Lake Home with 6 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and 108' OF PRIME, SANDY WATERFRONT offering spacious year-round living, timeless character, and exceptional indoor-to-outdoor connections. Warm pine ceilings, abundant natural light, and the best views on the lake welcome you throughout the home. The main level features a spacious living room with engineered hardwood floors, lakeside windows, a striking stone fireplace and impressive 18-foot pine ceilings. The adjoining kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with Corian countertops, a large island with seating, pine cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, pantry, and recessed lighting. A bright dining area and an inviting three-season room with stone tile, screened windows, a cathedral ceiling, and a ceiling fan provide additional spaces to relax and gather. The main level also offers a half bath, a large office/library with hardwood floors and built-ins, a mudroom, and a laundry/utility room Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and an ensuite-style bath with dual sinks and a large walk-in shower. Additional bedrooms, a full bath, an office/exercise space, a bedroom suite, and flexible sitting/sleeping areas provide exceptional room for family, guests, work, and recreation. An additional stairway leads to the second garage, offering abundant space for vehicles, recreational equipment, hobbies, and storage. Outside, enjoy the composite Trex-style deck, stone lakeside patio with a firepit, and a long pier with a lake ladder. With multiple living and sleeping areas, flexible spaces, two garages (one with heat) and a beautiful lakeside setting, Birch Lakeshore Drive offers the space and versatility to enjoy waterfront living in every season. Birch Lake is an extremely desirable pristine body of water, 45 minutes to Notre Dame and 2 hours from Chicago.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed $1,850,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Heat Pump |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Phone Available,Electricity Available,Phone Connected,High-Speed Internet |
| Possession | See Remarks |
| Roof | Composition,Mixed,Shingle |
| Appliances | Humidifier,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Softener Owned |
| Garage Spaces | 4.0 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Security Features | Security System |
| Construction Materials | Vinyl Siding |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Township | Porter Twp |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Private Owned |
| Waterfront Features | Lake |
| Accessibility | 36' or + Hallway,Accessible M Flr Half Bath,Covered Entrance,Lever Door Handles |
| County | Cass |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Total Rooms | 18 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Brownsville St to Walnut Road to Sears St to Birch Rd to Birch Lakeshore Drive to property- follow GPS |
| City | Vandalia |
| Body of Water | Birch Lake |
| High School District | Constantine |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 13068.0 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 8379.55 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Rent Control Y/N | No |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/5784fcd0-132d-48a8-aa3a-2b252eaf414a?initialViewType=pano |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Tax Assessed Value | 316062 |
| MobileHomeRemainsYN | No |
| Legal Description | 756 LOT 10. ALSO COM AT NW COR LOT 9,TH N 65 DEG 53'E 10 FT,S 48 DEG 59'E 32.44 FT,SLY TO PT ON S LN LOT 9 15 FT E OF SW COR SD LOT,WLY TO SW COR SD LOT,NLY TO BEG. INCL LAND BETW SD PARCEL & LAKE. B |
| Senior Community | None |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling Fan(s),Broadband,Garage Door Opener,Center Island,Eat-in Kitchen,Pantry |
|---|---|
| Basement | Crawl Space,Daylight,Walk-Out Access |
| Flooring | Carpet,Engineered Hardwood,Stone,Tile,Wood |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Log,Living Room |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Window Features | Screens,Insulated Windows,Garden Window,Window Treatments |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | Laundry Chute,Laundry Room,Main Level,Sink |
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| Total Baths | 4 |
| Pantry | True |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Scrn Porch |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Garage Faces Side,Garage Faces Rear,Garage Door Opener |
| Lot Features | Level |
| Water Source | Well |
| Lot Size Area | 0.3 |
| Spa | No |
| Building Area Total | 4042.0 |
| Lot Dimensions | 44x177x120x164 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.3 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Other Equipment | Generator |
| Crops Included Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
| Dock | True |
| Private Frontage | True |
| View | 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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