Listing Name: North of Maple St
Build Near Lake Michigan in Sunset Shores: Wooded South Haven Lot
Size: 0.18 acre, approximately 7,841 sq ft
Discounted Cash Price: $54,900
Or you could get this property today for just $14,300!
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Usage: LDR – Low Density Residential District
Location: South Haven, MI 49090
Highlights
- Minutes from Lake Michigan beaches
- Sunset Shores wooded setting
- Utilities reported at road
- Off Main Road — Private Lot
- South Haven about 7 minutes
- $54,900 Cash Discount Price
- Nearby land values around $71,000
- Second same-size lot available
Details
This is a rare small build opportunity in Sunset Shores, a quiet wooded lakeshore area just north of South Haven. The North of Maple St S parcel is about 0.18 acre, or roughly 7,841 square feet, with an easy-to-picture 65 ft x 120 ft layout among established homes and mature trees. The access road, Center St, is also shown as Helen Joy or Helenjoy on some maps.
Bring plans for a single-family home or a personal South Haven getaway base with public water, sewer, electric, and gas reportedly available at the road. LDR zoning supports single-family residential use, accessory structures, long-term rental, and registered short-term rental under township rules, though Sunset Shores restrictions may be more limited and should be verified before purchase.
Life here is about the lakeshore: South Haven beaches, the South Pierhead Light, the Michigan Maritime Museum, Kal-Haven Trail, GingerMan Raceway, Holland-area nature preserves, restaurants, wineries, and Lake Michigan sunsets are all easy outings. South Haven is about 7 minutes away, and Grand Rapids is roughly 50 minutes away.
Two-lot opportunity: this ad is for North of Maple St 8, and a same-size North of Maple St 7 lot is also available nearby. The two lots are separated by one lot, so they are not adjacent, but a buyer can ask about purchasing both.
Street View from Maple and Blue Star HW
Stats
Property: Center St S / Helen Joy, South Haven, MI 49090
APN: 02-074-018-00
County / Township: Allegan County / Casco Township, Michigan
Subdivision: Sunset Shores
Acreage: 0.18 acre, approximately 7,841 sq ft
Approximate Dimensions: 65 ft x 120 ft
GPS Center: 42.45400, -86.25115
Zoning: LDR – Low Density Residential District
Use Summary: Single-family detached dwelling, accessory structures, home occupation, long-term rental, and township-registered short-term rental are listed uses in LDR; subdivision restrictions may be more limited.
Dwelling Size: 1,000 sq ft minimum dwelling size; two-story homes require at least 720 sq ft on the ground floor.
Manufactured Homes: Reported as allowed by township rules, subject to subdivision and permit verification.
Flood / Wetlands: None mapped
Terrain: Wooded; generally flat to gentle/slight slope
Access: Center St / Helen Joy, reported dirt road access
Utilities: Water/sewer through the South Haven Area Water Sewer Authority; electric through City of South Haven Electric; gas through Michigan Gas Utilities; all reported available at the road.
Waste Service: Best Way Disposal serves the South Haven area
Nearby Town: South Haven, about 4.4 miles / 7 minutes
Nearest Major City: Grand Rapids, about 53.8 miles / 50 minutes
School District: South Haven Public Schools
2025 Taxes: $136.56 total shown paid/current for 2025
Price: $54,900 Cash Discount Price
Seller Financing Example: Only $16,500 down. Ask us how!
Additional Lot: A same-size Center St N lot is also available nearby; it is separated from this lot by one intervening lot.
Disclosures
Buyer should verify buildability, setbacks, association rules, CC&Rs, legal and physical access, and utility connection costs with Casco Township, the association, and the utility providers before purchase. The lot appears smaller than today’s LDR minimum lot size and is reported as a pre-existing nonconforming parcel, so approvals matter.
Camping, RV dwelling use, and tiny homes are not currently listed as allowed uses. Manufactured housing may be allowed under township rules but could be limited by subdivision restrictions. Short-term rental registration exists at the township level, but Sunset Shores restrictions may prohibit short-term rentals.
Access is reported via Center St / Helen Joy, a dirt road, but map labels vary and some public road-data layers may not recognize the same access path. Verify legal and physical access.
Nearby listings in Sunset Shores reference an association, possible private Lake Michigan beach or stairway access, and a possible annual fee; those details should be verified directly because association records were not confirmed.
All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Buyer must perform independent due diligence before purchase.
Buyer should verify property boundaries, zoning, permitted uses, building requirements, access, utilities, taxes, association rules, title, environmental conditions, and all permits with the appropriate county, township, association, utility, and professional sources.
Seller and marketer are not providing legal, financial, engineering, surveying, zoning, environmental, or tax advice.
Availability, pricing, and financing terms are subject to change until a written purchase agreement is fully executed. Financing is subject to seller approval.
Buyer is responsible for verifying all information with the County as to what can and can’t be done with the property. Buyer will need to work with the County to obtain the proper permits if needed. Buyer will also need to confirm the availability of any utilities.
Common Buying Options
Cash and Same as Cash
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On some properties, we are also able to offer the cash price with no interest if you are able to fully complete the purchase in 6 months or less. For this to work, we ask for 50% of the total cash price up front, and then you’ll have the following 5 months to pay the remaining 50% in whichever fashion works best for you (2 payments of 25% each, 5 payments of 10% each, 2 payments of 20% each and 1 of 10%, etc). The funds are held in escrow by a state licensed Title Agency until closing, so everyone is secure. Title will close the sale once the total purchase price has been paid.
Financing
Yes! WE DO offer seller financing!
Keep in mind that we are a small family business, we don’t pull a credit report and we don’t charge any origination or early payment fees… so we need to charge a somewhat higher interest rate and cannot offer the discounted cash price on seller financed sales. Our annual interest rate varies, but if you have other sources of financing we encourage you to investigate those options first because if you can bring outside financing, that will allow you to take advantage of the discounted cash price!
The down payment amount for most properties has been established at a level that allows for a traditional close – you will own the property at closing! The future monthly payments are secured by a Mortgage or Deed of Trust, depending on the state the property is in.
If the down payment required for a traditional close is a problem, on select properties we also offer a lease purchase option with a much lower up front cost. With this option, you don’t immediately own the property. However you will have the right to access and use it as vacant land, and you will be building credit monthly towards its eventual purchase.
The monthly payment amount and the number of payments are negotiable in either case! It will basically depend on how long will you need to complete the payoff.
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