NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55644 Forest Beach Rd Dowagiac, MI 49047

Estimated Value: $301,000 - $434,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
1,488 Sq Ft
$240/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 14, 2019

Last sale price $190,000 $128 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,032/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 28 Feet of Waterfront
  • A-Frame Home
  • Living Room
  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of October 2019

WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY!! THIS LARGE A-FRAME HOUSE SITS ON 4 LOTS WITH AN ADDITIONAL LOT ACROSS ON INDIAN LAKE CHANNEL TO MOOR YOUR BOAT OR PONTOON! The building of the house started in 2012, and is unfinished inside but only needs insulation, drywall, flooring & a well to make it the house of your dreams!! The main level has a utility room w/ laundry hookups, a Geothermal system that is installed, a kitchen ready to be finished, a main level bedroom, as well as a full bathroom. Upstairs a large master with french doors and views, a full bathroom, and second bedroom. The lower level basement is plumbed for a 3rd full bath, 2 more bedrooms, a living space, and has a 200amp service, sump pump, and ejector pit. A 32x32 detached garage with 8' ceilings and 9x7 doors also sits on the property! The bath tubs are all 36" EXTRA WIDE Windows are Andersen 400 series tilt wash double hung windows with the optional brushed nickle hardware.
Patio door is an Andersen French wood hinged double acting inswing french door with the optional brushed nickel hardware.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dennis Bamber

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6501392410 Listed on: 08/30/2019

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Michelle Owens

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6501391813

Last Buyer's Agent

Dennis Bamber

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6501392410 Listed on: 08/30/2019

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $978

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • 28 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,488 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Water Views
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 2 Bedrooms in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Water Not Available
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$978

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0.69 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: A-Frame
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2012
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 28.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1488.0
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 910.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 229999.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Recreational
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Indian Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6935
  • Lot Size Area: 0.69
  • Lot Dimensions: Irr
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30210.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 977.69
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2023
Sold by
Roark Robert and Roark Donna
Bought by
Kott Jared A and Rodriguez Erika
Current Estimated Value
$356,523

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$494,910
Outstanding Balance
$483,633
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$127,110

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2019
Closed on
Oct 14, 2019
Sold by
Roberts Scott
Bought by
Roark Robert and Roark Donna
Seller's Agent
Dennis Bamber
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dennis Bamber
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$229,999
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,999
-17.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.35%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kott Jared A $549,900 Chicago Title
Roark Robert $190,000 Near North Title Group
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kott Jared A $494,910
Previous Owner Roark Robert $190,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/14/2019 10/14/19 Sold $190,000 -17.4% $128 / Sq Ft
09/18/2019 09/18/19 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2019 08/30/19 For Sale $229,999 -- $155 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $2,416 $136,700 $136,700 $0
2024 $1,319 $123,700 $123,700 $0
2023 $992 $122,500 $0 $0
2022 $945 $113,600 $0 $0
2021 $3,140 $84,200 $0 $0
2020 $652 $60,800 $0 $0
2019 $989 $51,000 $0 $0
2018 $476 $44,300 $0 $0
2017 $482 $45,000 $0 $0
2016 $478 $44,600 $0 $0
2015 -- $38,400 $0 $0
2011 -- $34,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dennis Bamber

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Dennis Bamber

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    (574) 532-3808

    6 in this area

    194 Total Sales

    Dennis Bamber
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  • Michelle Owens

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Michelle Owens

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    (574) 532-3808

    1 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Michelle Owens
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 19042356

MichRIC

APN: 14-130-144-006-00

Michigan Cass County Dowagiac 49047

55644 Forest Beach Rd, Dowagiac, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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