$725,000
SOLD SEP 16, 2024

50151 Sister Lakes Rd Dowagiac, MI 49047

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,303 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$315 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Balcony
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Porch

About This Home

As of September 2024

Price reduced!! Enjoy the sandy lakefront at Little Crooked Lake in Sister Lakes MI. Expansive lake views. This updated 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with a garage has so much to offer for your new lake home. The gradual sandy incline to the lake may be just what you are looking for on this full recreational lake in Sister Lakes. This home is conveniently located near the heart of Sister Lakes that offer breweries, ice cream shops, groceries stores, gas stations, marinas and convenient shops. It is time to get into your lakefront home. Schedule your showings soon!!! Most furnishings negotiable.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Smit

Michigan Lakes Real Estate Team Inc. License #6506042368 Listed on: 07/04/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Molly Nicholson

Century 21 Affiliated License #6501341399

Century 21 Affiliated

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,563

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,303 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Water Views
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,563

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50/48x244/225
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2303.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 6563.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 50.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1194.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2303.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Other
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • List Price: 699999.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Little Crooked Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Lower Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Broadband, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 50/48x244/225
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6563.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 4, 2024
Closed on
Sep 9, 2024
Sold by
Paliga John J and Paliga John V
Bought by
Oviedo Carlo Giovanni
Seller's Agent
Kelly Smit
Michigan Lakes Real Estate Team Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Molly Nicholson
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.33%
Views
92
Current Estimated Value
$726,528

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,528
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.89%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Outstanding Balance
$576,262
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$196,081

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2012
Closed on
Aug 9, 2013
Sold by
Shields Edward J and Shields James P
Bought by
Paliga John J and John J Paliga V
Seller's Agent
Christopher Radics
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Smit
Michigan Lakes Real Estate Team Inc.
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$277,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$52,400
-15.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.03%
Original Mortgage
$249,750
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $277,500 Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $580,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $249,750 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Sold $725,000 +3.6% $315 / Sq Ft
07/27/2024 07/27/24 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2024 07/19/24 Price Changed $699,999 -5.3% $304 / Sq Ft
07/08/2024 07/08/24 Price Changed $739,000 -1.5% $321 / Sq Ft
07/04/2024 07/04/24 For Sale $750,000 +170.3% $326 / Sq Ft
08/09/2013 08/09/13 Sold $277,500 -15.9% $134 / Sq Ft
08/09/2013 08/09/13 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2012 09/20/12 For Sale $329,900 -- $159 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,652 $222,100 $222,100 $0
2023 $1,576 $193,900 $0 $0
2022 $1,501 $171,800 $0 $0
2021 $6,023 $152,300 $0 $0
2020 $6,107 $145,700 $0 $0
2019 $6,312 $138,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,381 $130,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,353 $133,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,341 $136,000 $0 $0
2015 -- $128,200 $0 $0
2011 -- $133,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kelly Smit

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Kelly Smit

    Michigan Lakes Real Estate Team Inc.

    (269) 462-0783

    65 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Kelly Smit
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  • Molly Nicholson

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Molly Nicholson

    Century 21 Affiliated

    (269) 208-3153

    12 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Molly Nicholson
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Christopher Radics

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    (269) 876-1452

    23 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Christopher Radics
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24034177

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 14-130-205-013-00

Michigan Cass County Dowagiac 49047

50151 Sister Lakes Rd, Dowagiac, MI

This home is located at 50151 Sister Lakes Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047 and is currently priced at $725,000, approximately $314 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 50151 Sister Lakes Rd is a home located in Cass County with nearby schools including Sister Lakes Elementary School, Dowagiac Middle School, and Union High School.

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