1914 Forest Drive, Portage, MI 49002 (MLS# 26057281)

1914 Forest Drive, Portage, MI 49002

$325,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,006 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Active
Current Price: $325,000 List Date: 10/28/2026 Last Modified: 11/05/2026

Overview

Description

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!

Supplements: Within walking distance to various Portage restaurants and stores: Biggby Coffee, Michiganders WindyCity Dawghouse, Cove Lakeside Bistro, Wyman's Cafe and more.

Open Houses

  • Sunday, November 8, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Listing Details MLS# 26057281

Location Property Info

County
Kalamazoo
Street #
1914
Street Name
Forest
Suffix
Drive
State
MI
Zip Code
49002
Zip (4)
6439

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.13
Lot Square Footage
5663
Lot Dimensions
64x213x10x70x78x35x75
Year Built
1949
Road Frontage
10
Garage Y/N
No
Fireplace
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1006
SqFt Above Grade
1006
Building Total SqFt
1006
Total Beds Above Grade
2
Total Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
Yes
School District
Portage
# of Outbuildings
Yes
Association YN
Yes
Waterfront
Yes
Body of Water
West Lake
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
West Lake

Tax Info

Tax ID #
00340-028-A
Taxable Value
180398
SEV
215600
For Tax Year
2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax
11096.94
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
None Known
Zoning
R-1A

Remarks Misc

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.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes
Water Frontage
64

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade
Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
2
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1006

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description
Storage Shed
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions
10x8
Outbuilding 1 SqFt
80

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: In Bathroom; Main Level Exterior Material: Shingle Siding; Vinyl Siding Roofing: Composition Substructure: Crawl Space Lot Description: Flag Lot; Wooded Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Kitchen Features: Eating Area Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s) Appliances: Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Wood Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Flower Garden; Ground Cover Other Structures: Shed(s) Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Bungalow; Cabin Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name Level
Kitchen Main
Living Room Main
Other Main
Primary Bedroom Main
Bathroom 1 Main
Bedroom 2 Main
IDX
Listing Office: O'Brien Real Estate
Listing Agent: Pat O'Brien
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: November - 05 - 2026
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