When was property at 1914 Forest Drive built and last sold?

The property at 1914 Forest Drive was built in 1949 and last sold on Dec 29, 2020 for $280,000.

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The estimated value of the home located at 1914 Forest Drive is $315,250.

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Portage

49002

1914 Forest Drive

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$325,000

↓ $15K (4.4%)

● House - For Sale

1914 Forest Drive

Portage, MI 49002

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,006 Ft²

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About This Property

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.

Unit Size

1,006 Ft²

Days on Market

11 days

Land Size

0.13 acres

Price per sqft

$323

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$925

HOA Dues

Year Built

1949

Listed By

Pat O'Brien

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O'Brien Real Estate

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Last updated: 2 days ago (MichRIC MLS #26057281)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Nov 6, 2026	Price Decreased	$325,000 ↓ $15K (4.4%)
Price Decreased
Oct 28, 2026	Listed by O'Brien Real Estate	$339,900
Listed by O'Brien Real Estate
Oct 20, 2026	Temporarily off market	-
Temporarily off market
Sep 30, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Sep 23, 2026	Price Decreased	$359,900 ↓ $16K (4.3%)
Price Decreased
Sep 15, 2026	Price Decreased	$375,900 ↓ $4K (1.1%)
Price Decreased
Sep 5, 2026	Price Decreased	$379,900 ↓ $10K (2.6%)
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Aug 29, 2026	Price Decreased	$389,900 ↓ $10K (2.5%)
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Aug 21, 2026	Price Decreased	$399,900 ↓ $30K (7%)
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Aug 14, 2026	Listed by O'Brien Real Estate	$429,900
Listed by O'Brien Real Estate

	West Lake two bedroom getaway! This charming 1,006-square-foot cottage features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and 64 feet of lake frontage. Enjoy beautiful water views from the home while mature trees provide plenty of shade and a peaceful setting. This cozy retreat offers the perfect opportunity to relax, entertain, and enjoy everything lake life has to offer. Spend summer days swimming, boating, fishing, or simply unwinding by the water. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, year-round residence, or investment opportunity, 1914 Forest Dr. offers an excellent chance to own waterfront property in Portage. With its manageable size, beautiful views, generous frontage, and shaded setting, this property is ready to become your own West Lake escape. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and memories that come with owning a piece of West Lake!
Jan 11, 2021	Sold	Premium
Sold
Oct 26, 2020	Listed by O'Brien Real Estate	$280,000
Listed by O'Brien Real Estate
Apr 25, 2019	Listed by Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center	$304,500
Listed by Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center

	Enjoy the convenience of city amenities with the relaxation of lake living. This charming cottage boasts over 64 ft of lake frontage with spectacular sunrise and sunset views of beautiful, private West Lake. The home features the hardwood floors that originated from the historical Ames' Resort dance hall from the 1920's, 2 bedrooms, a newly renovated bathroom with laundry hook-up, french doors that lead you to a picturesque sun-room to enjoy lake views in every season, and storage shed perfect for holding all your lake toys! This great home is not only steps away from the water's edge with a firm, sandy lake bottom great for kids swimming, but is also within walking distance to the local grocery store, coffee shop, the Cove restaurant, and much more! West Lake is an all-sports lake located ...just a few miles south of I-94, two hours from metro Chicago and Detroit.
Apr 7, 2017	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jan 21, 2017	Listed by O'Brien Real Estate	$215,000
Listed by O'Brien Real Estate
Jan 18, 2008	Sold	Premium
Sold
Oct 4, 2007	Listed by Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center	$143,000
Listed by Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center

	See www.MelodyStirk.com for more information. Welcome to this home with 74 feet of frontage and a sandy beach on all-sports West Lake. Enjoy the great sunsets from the glassed-in porch which faces the lake. There is a good sized Living Room, kitchen with painted wood cabinets, 2 bedrooms and a bath with tub/shower. Enjoy a piece of history - the hardwood flooring in the home came from the old dance hall on Forest Drive. This lot is flag-shaped--lot dimensions to be verified by buyer with stake survey or with the township authority. A home warranty is being offered.

Property Highlights

Garage

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Parking Details

Parking Features: Detached

Interior Details

Full Bathrooms: 1

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen

Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Flooring Type: Wood

Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Main Level

Rooms: 5

Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior Details

Square Footage: 1006

Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Architectural Style: Cabin

Year Built: 1949

Waterfront Features: Lake Front

Waterbody Name: West Lake

Building Area Total: 1006

Other Structures: Shed(s)

Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Vinyl Siding

Lot Features: Flag Lot, Wooded

Lot Size Area: 0.13

Lot Size Units: Acres

Lot Size Acres: 0.13

Lot Size Square Feet: 5663

Lot Size Dimensions: 64x213x10x70x78x35x75

Water Source: Public

Financial Details

Tax Assessed Value: $180,398

Tax Annual Amount: $11,097

Utilities Details

Cooling Type: Central Air

Heating Type: Forced Air

Sewer : Public Sewer

Location Details

HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Other

HOA Fee: $35

HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1949

Effective Year Built: 1949
Bedroom Count: 2
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 1
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 19
Exterior Walls Type: 18
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 0
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 9

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 5,663

Total Building Area: 1,006
Building Area: 1,006
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 1,006
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 5

Water Service: 6

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: AMES WEST LAKE PARK
Land Acres: 0000000130
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 401
Legal Description 1: 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

Neighborhood

School District Name: Portage Public Schools

School Tax School District: PORTAGE
Census Tract: 002104

Zoning

Zoning: R-1A

Geography

District: 10

Parcel: 10-00340-028-A
Lot: 28,213
Municipality: PORTAGE CITY
Latitude: 42.1879
Longitude: -85.5671

Address

Full Address: 1914 Forest Dr

Address - House Number: 1914
Address - Street Name: Forest
Address - Suffix Type: Dr
State: MI
City Name: Portage
Carrier Code: C036
4-Digit Zip Code: 6439
Zip Code: 49002

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $936,896

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1575

Valuation Date: Dec 13, 2023
Confidence Score: 80
Final Value: 405,937
High Value: 469,910
Low Value: 341,963

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $390,400

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $195,200

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Dec 29, 2020

Current Sale Recording Date: Jan 11, 2021
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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2021-001194
Previous Sale Recording Date: Apr 07, 2017
Previous Sale Contract Date: Mar 31, 2017
Previous Sale Amount: $207,500
Previous Sale Document Type: 71

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Median Asking:

$325,000

Sale Price/ft²

$161

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2089 ft²

Average Home Age

44.7 years

Currently For Sale

126 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Pat O'Brien, O'Brien Real Estate
Last Updated: 2 days ago
Data Source: MichRIC, MLS# 26057281

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2026 MichRIC, LLC. All rights reserved. The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.