Enjoy 150' of waterfront on Palmer lake! This 832sf cottage is located on a .65acre lot and offers an oversized 2 car detached garage. Whether you love to boat, kayak or fish; this property has so much potential! With rustic finishes, this cottage will get you on the lake at a great price; or consider building your dream home on an amazing parcel! The interior which once was more divided, now has an open floor plan; with the kitchen and dining room on one side and living room bedroom on the other side. The home offers a sunroom and wrap around porch to enjoy lake views and summer breezes! The home has a metal roof, basement for plenty of storage (exterior access), and don't miss the pull down stairs to the attic with extra space!
Sold
$195,000
241 John St, Colon, MI 49040
1beds
832sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
0.65 Acres Lot
$203,800 Zestimate®
$234/sqft
$967 Estimated rent
Home value
$203,800
$155,000 - $267,000
$967/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 03, 2025 at 08:22am
Listed by:
Kerry L Keefer Fischer 269-998-4062,
Five Star Real Estate
Bought with:
Kathy M Earl, 6501299194
RE/MAX Elite Group
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25026060
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 832
- Total interior livable area: 832 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Palmer Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.65 Acres
- Dimensions: 150 x 190
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 041 075 004 00
- Zoning description: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Colon
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $195,000+11.4%$234/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #25026060 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2025 | Pending sale | $175,000$210/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25026060 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000$210/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25026060 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,153 +3.9% | $87,300 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $2,071 +1.6% | $84,800 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $2,038 | $79,200 +6.9% |
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Neighborhood: 49040
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Colon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Colon High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- NALeonidas SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 4.8 mi
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Estimated market value
$203,800
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- Michigan
- Saint Joseph County
- Colon
- 49040
- 241 John St