$119,900

52420 Joy Dr Dowagiac, MI 49047

Estimated payment $755/month

Total Views 710
1 Bed
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$150 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Water Views
  • Porch
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Looking for quiet lake life on a budget? This home offers easy living right across from beautiful Priest Lake, a peaceful no-wake lake. Imagine starting your mornings with serene water views and enjoying lake life just steps from your front door. Designed for convenience, this home features all main-level living and a one-car attached garage to keep your car protected from the elements. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence or a relaxing getaway spot, this property is ready and waiting for you to enjoy the comfort and the view! Selling As Is.

Listing Agent

Shelly Mobus

McKinnies Realty License #6501452176 Listed on: 08/31/2025

McKinnies Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,235

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Shrub

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Water Views
  • Range
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Accessible Home Design

  • Low Threshold Shower
  • Roll Under Sink
  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • No Wake Zone
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

Overview

  • Priest Lake Hills Subdivision

Recreation

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,235

Year Built

Built in 1996

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: 1996
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 800.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1235.0
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Feat:Low Threshold Shower: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Priest Lake Hills
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Owned: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Accessible Electric Controls: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 800.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat 36' or Hallway: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: 36' or + Hallway, Accessible Bath Sink, Accessible Electric Controls, Low Threshold Shower
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), LP Tank Owned
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 800.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 119900.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Water Body Name: Priest Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:No Wake: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Area: 0.36
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15866.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1235.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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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
2025 $1,328 $78,100 $78,100 $0
2024 $555 $72,200 $72,200 $0
2023 $529 $67,900 $0 $0
2022 $504 $60,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,199 $53,200 $0 $0
2020 $1,210 $50,600 $0 $0
2019 $1,176 $48,900 $0 $0
2018 $464 $43,200 $0 $0
2017 $463 $43,300 $0 $0
2016 $459 $42,700 $0 $0
2015 -- $45,000 $0 $0
2011 -- $46,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2025 08/31/25 For Sale $119,900 +81.7% $150 / Sq Ft
04/23/2014 04/23/14 Sold $66,000 +1.7% $88 / Sq Ft
04/23/2014 04/23/14 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2014 02/18/14 For Sale $64,900 -- $86 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $75,000 Michiana Title
Warranty Deed $75,000 Michiana Title
Warranty Deed $66,000 Meridian Title Corp
Warranty Deed $70,000 Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $67,346 No Value Available
Previous Owner $56,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25044490

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 14-130-400-004-01