NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55889 Forest Beach Rd Dowagiac, MI 49047

Estimated Value: $560,000 - $1,005,950

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,201 Sq Ft
$255/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 13, 2023

Last sale price $775,000 $242 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,169/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Docks
  • Hilly Lot
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2023

Magnificent 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 3,201-sq-ft home on Indian Lake comes turnkey w/ furniture, furnishings, linens, dishes, silverware, deck chairs, water toys—everything you need to enjoy the lake life from Day 1. Broad upper deck spans the house w/ covered patio underneath and level lawn down to sandy, shallow water entrance, new seawall and permanent dock, and new patio w/ gas firepit. Main level: living-dining-kitchen area w/ soaring vaulted ceiling w/ abundant windows, deck access, remodeled fireplace; kitchen w/ stainless appliances, granite countertops, and island bar seating; primary bedroom/bath suite; laundry; powder room. Upstairs: large loft w/ lake views, 2 bedrooms, bath. Downstairs: walkout w/ large family room w/ fireplace, patio access; kitchenette; 2 bedrooms; bath. Property includes new roofs on house and two-car detached garage, whole-house generator, plenty of off-street parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Delano

Lake Life Realty License #650 237 5486 Listed on: 12/16/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Darren Petterson

Michigan Lakes Real Estate Team Inc. License #6506047643

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,592

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 8,171 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 43 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Hilly Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,201 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,592

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 369.74
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 43*190
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3201.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 13592.38
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: 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
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 43.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Additional Items:Generator: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2069.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3201.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 765000.0
  • Lot Features: Rolling Hills
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Indian Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: 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
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 43*190
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8171.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13592.38
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2022
Closed on
Feb 23, 2023
Sold by
Bedalov Gregory and Bedalov Lynn
Bought by
Bedalov Lynn
Seller's Agent
Paul Delano
Lake Life Realty
Buyer's Agent
Darren Petterson
Michigan Lakes Real Estate Team Inc.
List Price
$765,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.31%
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$805,837

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$30,837
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.68%
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Outstanding Balance
$363,168
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$452,070

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2022
Closed on
Jan 13, 2023
Sold by
Dowdle Amber D and Dowdle Mark P
Bought by
Bedalov Gregory M and Bedalov Lynn Tully
Seller's Agent
Paul Delano
Lake Life Realty
Buyer's Agent
Darren Petterson
Michigan Lakes Real Estate Team Inc.
List Price
$765,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.31%
Views
31

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Outstanding Balance
$363,168
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$452,070

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2019
Sold by
Dietz Douglas W and Dietz Debra J
Bought by
Dietz Douglas W and Dietz Debra J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2013
Sold by
Sorg Tamara L
Bought by
Dietz Douglas W and Dietz Debra J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
4.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2008
Sold by
Sorg Tamara L
Bought by
Sorg Tamara L and Tamara L Sorg Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2007
Sold by
Sorg Tamara L
Bought by
Sorg Tamara L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2007
Sold by
Sorg Tamara L
Bought by
Sorg Tamara L and Tamara L Sorg Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2005
Sold by
Holmstrom Jeffrey R and Holmstrom Sharon A
Bought by
Sorg Tamara L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,500
Interest Rate
6.62%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bedalov Lynn -- None Listed On Document
Bedalov Gregory M -- Fidelity National Title
Dietz Douglas W -- None Available
Dietz Douglas W $620,000 Meridian Title Corp
Sorg Tamara L -- None Available
Sorg Tamara L -- Meridian Title Corp
Sorg Tamara L -- None Available
Sorg Tamara L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bedalov Gregory M $375,000
Previous Owner Dietz Douglas W $420,000
Previous Owner Sorg Tamara L $250,000
Previous Owner Sorg Tamara L $166,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/13/2023 01/13/23 Sold $775,000 +1.3% $242 / Sq Ft
12/16/2022 12/16/22 Pending -- -- --
12/11/2022 12/11/22 Off Market $765,000 -- --
11/03/2022 11/03/22 For Sale $765,000 +24.4% $239 / Sq Ft
08/07/2020 08/07/20 Sold $615,000 -5.4% $192 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/22/2020 06/22/20 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2020 06/03/20 For Sale $649,999 -- $203 / 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 $10,704 $426,600 $426,600 $0
2024 $4,331 $406,200 $406,200 $0
2023 $3,489 $383,300 $0 $0
2022 $3,323 $335,900 $0 $0
2021 $13,592 $301,300 $0 $0
2020 $12,340 $306,500 $0 $0
2019 $12,062 $297,400 $0 $0
2018 $2,767 $259,100 $0 $0
2017 $2,711 $264,400 $0 $0
2016 $2,686 $268,700 $0 $0
2015 -- $255,600 $0 $0
2011 -- $172,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 22046707

MichRIC

APN: 14-130-031-056-10