NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55644 Forest Beach Rd Dowagiac, MI 49047

Estimated Value: $382,442 - $691,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,208 Sq Ft
$223/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 24, 2023

Last sale price $549,900 $249 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,039/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 31 Feet of Waterfront
  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • A-Frame Home
  • Docks
  • Property fronts a channel
  • Deck

About This Home

As of August 2023

WHAT AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ON INDIAN LAKE. THIS HOME WAS REBUILT IN THE LAST 3 YEARS AND IS IDEAL FOR A YEAR ROUND HOME OR LAKE HOUSE RETREAT. HOUSE SITS ON 4 LOTS WITH AN ADDITIONAL LOT ACROSS THE STREET ON INDIAN LAKE CHANNEL. HOUSE FEATURES GEOTHERMAL HEATING AND ENERGY EFFICIENT FINISHING THROUGHOUT. KITCHEN DINING AND LIVING AREA ARE ALL OPEN AND PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING, 1ST FLOOR BEDROOM, FULL BATH AND LAUNDRY, 2ND FLOOR HAS 2 MORE BEDROOMS AND ANOTHER FULL BATH, ONE OF THE BEDROOMS IS CURRENTLY USED AS A FAMILY ROOM THAT OPENS TO A DECK OVER LOOKING THE LAKE. FININSHED BASEMENT WITH RECREATION ROOM, BEDROOM, FULL BATH AND STORAGE ROOM. PLENTY OF ROOM FOR NIGHTS AROUND A FIRE ON THIS HUGE LOT. 2 PLUS CAR GARAGE AND LAKEFRONT LOT WITH PIER FOR YOUR PONTOON!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Drebing

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501449271 Listed on: 08/15/2023

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Jill Drebing

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501449271 Listed on: 08/15/2023

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,391

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a channel
  • 31 Feet of Waterfront

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,391

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: A-Frame
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2012
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 199ft x 153ft
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2208.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4391.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 31.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • Water Type:Channel2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1488.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style A-Frame: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2208.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 720.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 744.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 720.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • List Price: 589000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Water Body Name: Indian Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Channel
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • 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: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Cable Available, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Channel: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7
  • Lot Size Area: 0.7
  • Lot Dimensions: 199ft x 153ft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30492.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4391.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2023
Closed on
Aug 24, 2023
Sold by
Roark Robert and Roark Donna
Bought by
Kott Jared A and Rodriguez Erika
Seller's Agent
Jill Drebing
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Jill Drebing
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$549,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,100
-6.64%
Current Estimated Value
$534,982

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$14,918
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.23%
Original Mortgage
$494,910
Outstanding Balance
$486,486
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$65,962

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2019
Sold by
Roberts Scott
Bought by
Roark Robert and Roark Donna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 Change Sq Ft Price
08/24/2023 08/24/23 Sold $549,900 -6.6% $249 / Sq Ft
05/18/2023 05/18/23 For Sale $589,000 -- $267 / 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 $1,319 $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

  • Jill Drebing

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jill Drebing

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    (708) 516-5990

    1 in this area

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23016396

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 14-130-144-006-00

Michigan Cass County Dowagiac 49047

55644 Forest Beach Rd, Dowagiac, MI

This home is located at 55644 Forest Beach Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047 since 15 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $491,611, approximately $222 per square foot. This property was built in 2012. 55644 Forest Beach Rd is a home located in Cass County with nearby schools including Lybrook Elementary School, Eau Claire Middle School, and Eau Claire High School.

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