The auction is for 2 adjacent residential lots in Grand Junction, close to Little Bear, Saddle and Silver Lakes!

You are bidding on the full price, not down payment or terms!
AREA DESCRIPTION

Van Buren County is located in the southwestern part of the Lower Peninsula, bordered on the northwest by Lake Michigan and traversed by I-94 and I-196. The county contains 611 square miles and is the 45th largest in the state. The county seat is Paw Paw, where one of the area's fine wineries is located. About half the county's land is in farms and is included in the state's fruit and truck belt. Van Buren County has a scenic coastline on Lake Michigan that includes rolling sand dunes and the historic port of South Haven, complete with the bright red Pierhead Lighthouse. It is also a historic area, with many of its towns preserving turn-of-the-century architecture - including the County Building at Paw Paw.

Columbia Township was formed in 1845 and has a population of 2700. The township is sometimes called “the blueberry capital of the world". Nearby towns are Benton Harbor and South Haven and the large cities of South Bend, Chicago, and Detroit and all less than 3 hours away.

The property for sale is located in Grand Junction, just minutes from Little Bear Lake & Kai-Haven Trail Park, and a short drive from the South Haven shops and restaurants, several golf courses, and Lake Michigan.

The lots for sale are within a walking distance from Little Bear Lake and Kai-Haven Trail Park!

42 acre Little Bear Lake is a small quiet lake with charming scenery and great fishing. All through the summertime month’s highs at Little Bear Lake reach the 80's.

Kal-Haven Trail State Park is a 33-mile crushed limestone path connecting South Haven and Kalamazoo, part of Michigan’s Rails-to-Trails State Park system. The trail crosses over bridges, passes through wooded areas, small towns and by points of historical interest. Trail highlights include a camelback bridge and covered bridge. The Kal-Haven Trail is a preferred destination for hiking, biking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. There is an 11 mile parallel section where horses are allowed.

The lots for sale are 5 miles from Bloomingdale!

Bloomingdale is a quiet, picturesque, rural community nestled among the County’s back-roads. The town’s old-fashioned design includes a city park as the main downtown square, with surrounding stores and businesses across the streets.

There are many beautiful lakes within 2 miles of the property!

Columbia Township has a total of 13 lakes. Beautiful all sports Saddle Lake is one of the largest inland lakes in Van Buren County, over 325 acres, spring-fed, interesting shape, great for fishing and exploring in your kayak or jet boat. Silver Lake is a striking 45 acre all sports lake with sandy beaches.

The lots for sale are 12 miles away from South Haven and Lake Michigan!

Located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Black River, South Haven Michigan has plenty of sparkling water and sandy beaches to go around. The town offers a wide variety of activities over all four season. Beach fun, fishing, golfing, or shopping South Haven Michigan has it all, including a deep-water harbor. Various festivals are held throughout the year such as the National Blueberry Fest, Harbor Fest, July 4th Arts Fair, Labor Day All Crafts Fair and the February Ice breaker. South Haven also has one of the finest Maritime Museums on the Great Lakes. The country side has many small farm markets and antique stores to browse through. Those who are interested in boating or fishing will find public boat launch facilities, charter boat fishing and marinas. There are many public golf courses in the area.

With sugar-sand beaches, Lake Michigan offers all kinds of activities, such as swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing, kite flying, or just sleeping in the sun. Southern Lake Michigan provides some of the best Salmon and Trout fishing in the world, from feisty spring Kings and Coho to Lake Trout and Steelhead.

Property Profile

    • Property ID: 80-06-281-308-00
    • Legal Description: LOTS 8 & 9 BLOCK 13 LITTLE BEAR LAKE PARK, Columbia Township, Van Buren County, Michigan
    • Location:CR 388, Grand Junction, MI 49056
    • Size: Approx. 6,180 sq. ft. (60' X 103') or 3,090 sq. ft. (30' X 103') each lot
    • Zoning: Residential, no time limit to build
    • Annual Taxes: Approx. $31, and are paid through 2009. The buyer will be responsible for 2010 taxes
    • Property Class: 401
    • State Equalized Value: $600
    • Market Value: $1,200
    • Power, Roads: Please contact Columbia Township
    • Water: By Well
    • Sewer: By Septic Tank

Conveyance of Deed: Quit Claim Deed. There are no liens, and the title is free and clear. You will own the property 100%

Comments:We do not have any additional information. For more information regarding this property and how you can use it, please contact Columbia Township and Van Buren County. Please read the entire description, including DISCLAIMER, before you place your bid.

Pictures: 1)Street Map 2)Kal-Haven Trail 3)GIS Map 4)5th & CR388 by Lot 5)CR388 by Lot 6)South Haven Beach 7)South Haven Downtown 8)Mr Grocery in Grand Junction 9)Silver Lake 10)Bloomingdale Depot Museum 11)Saddle & Silver Lakes 12)North Lake

Helpful Links & Phone Numbers

Van Buren County

Equalization  & Mapping & GIS (231)724-6386

Van Buren County Treasurer  (269)657-8228

Columbia Township

Columbia Township Assessor (269)353-9193

Van Buren County Planning & Zoning (231)724-6702

Plat Map

Street Map

 

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Bid now to own a nice residential parcel of land, close to many beautiful lakes!

 
Payment Information

Summary: winning bid + 10% or $100 min buyer's premium + $399 processing fee

Methods of Payment: PayPal, Cashier's Check or Money Order

After Auction: The seller will email the winning bidder payment instructions within 24 hours of the close of the auction. The buyer must contact the seller within 24 hours with his/her payment method. Payment must be received within 5 days of the auction end date. For your convenience we will send you a PayPal money request.
If the lot is sold with “Buy it Now” option, we can break the payment. A minimum payment of $500 should be made within 5 days. The full payment should be made within 10-14 days. The buyer must contact the seller and request the break of payment within 24 hours.
After Auction Instructions

We Take Care of the Entire Transaction Process:

  • We will send you an email with payment instructions within 24 hours of the close of the auction. For your convenience we will send you a PayPal money request, but you can pay with a cashier's check or money order as well.
  • We are asking the buyer to respond with his/her payment method and deed information within 24 hours.
  • To prepare the deed for recording we need the address, legal name(s), gender & marital status of the person(s) taking title, or the corporation’s name & address.
  • We are asking about each buyer’s gender, as sometimes it is not clear from a foreign name.
  • If there are two or more buyers, but not husband and wife, please state their relationships: mother & son, brother & sister, friends, etc. The Register of the Deeds will return the deed if any of the above information is missing.
  • Once the full payment and deed information is received, we will prepare the deed for recording.
  • We will email you the text of the Deed in attachment for review. Please check for any mistakes or discrepancies and make your corrections if necessary. You are responsible for your personal information only. If you cannot open the attachment, we can resend you the deed in a different text format.
  • We will notarize and send the Deed for recording after your confirmation.
  • We will complete Property Transfer Affidavit and send it to the local assessor.
  • The buyer will receive the copies of the documents for his/her records only.
  • All closing/transfer fees will be the seller's responsibility.
  • The buyer will receive the original recorded Deed from the Register of Deeds within 3 to 5 weeks.
  • The buyer will be informed about each step of the transaction.

Disclaimer:  We purchased this property specifically for resale. We used Notice of Assessment, Tax Bill, and other available information for property description. All information contained in this auction is to the best of our knowledge. We however make no guarantee expressed or implied as to exact location, present condition, building ability, or accessibility of this property. We have not seen the property. The pictures are of general area, unless it is specified. This property is being sold "as is" and "where is" with any and all faults. Bidder acknowledges that Bidder has completed all due diligence or waived the right to inspect this property before bidding. We are the legal owners of the property and we guarantee free and clear title to the property with no liens or encumbrances. Please research BEFORE YOU BUY to make sure the property suits your needs. All non-performing bidders will be reported or pay $150 fee.

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