$255,000
SOLD AUG 13, 2020

55884 Forest Beach Rd Dowagiac, MI 49047

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,907 Sq Ft
1.75 Acres

Recently Sold

$65 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1.75 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2023

Stunning 4 bed/3 bath brick ranch home located close to Indian Lake on 2+/- acres! This well-maintained and updated home features a spacious layout with beautiful hardwood floors, new carpeting, all replacement windows, remodeled bathrooms, newer well and heat pump, and an attached garage with epoxy flooring. Need more space? Play in the full finished basement with a dry bar! Vacation in your own fenced-in backyard with a 16x36 pool, a brand new corrugated deck with a built in hot tub, a garden, and 2 sheds for additional storage space! The meticulous landscaping and covered front porch add the perfect finishing touches to this property. Schedule your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Myers-Henry & Hassle Team

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6501323797 Listed on: 06/23/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Zehner

O'Brien Real Estate License #6501287590

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,186

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 1.75 Acre Lot
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,186

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

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: IRREGULAR
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3907.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2186.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Additional Items:Hot Tub Spa: Yes
  • Heat Type:Heat Pump: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2080.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 3907.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1827.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 2080.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1827.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 247900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.75
  • Lot Size Area: 1.75
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 76021.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2186.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2022
Closed on
Feb 3, 2023
Sold by
Watson Brian and Watson Nicole
Bought by
Bilder David J and Bilder Margaret E
Seller's Agent
Bill Zehner
O'Brien Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Charles Anderson
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$359,900
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$455,511

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$95,611
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.17%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2020
Closed on
Aug 13, 2020
Sold by
Key Terry and Key Martina
Bought by
Watson Brian and Watson Nicole
Seller's Agent
The Myers-Henry & Hassle Team
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bill Zehner
O'Brien Real Estate
List Price
$247,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,100
2.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.91%
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2004
Sold by
Holmstrom Jeffrey R and Holmstrom Sharon A
Bought by
Key Terry and Key Martina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,625
Interest Rate
6.35%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $359,900 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $255,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Warranty Deed -- Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $135,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $127,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $141,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $131,625 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/03/2023 02/03/23 Sold $359,900 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
12/13/2022 12/13/22 For Sale $359,900 +41.1% $92 / Sq Ft
08/13/2020 08/13/20 Sold $255,000 +2.9% $65 / Sq Ft
06/24/2020 06/24/20 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2020 06/23/20 For Sale $247,900 -- $63 / 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
2025 $6,860 $217,000 $217,000 $0
2024 $1,674 $157,000 $157,000 $0
2023 $1,088 $107,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,037 $97,100 $0 $0
2021 $2,644 $95,500 $0 $0
2020 $2,250 $93,100 $0 $0
2019 $2,186 $90,400 $0 $0
2018 $863 $86,500 $0 $0
2017 $845 $87,700 $0 $0
2016 $837 $80,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $78,800 $0 $0
2011 -- $91,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bill Zehner

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Bill Zehner

    O'Brien Real Estate

    (269) 364-1651

    2 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Bill Zehner
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Charles Anderson

    @ Properties

    (847) 864-7176

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Charles Anderson
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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    The Myers-Henry & Hassle Team

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20023522

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 14-130-031-056-01

Michigan Cass County Dowagiac 49047

55884 Forest Beach Rd, Dowagiac, MI

This home is located at 55884 Forest Beach Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047 and is currently priced at $255,000, approximately $65 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 55884 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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