NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55964 Forest Beach Rd Dowagiac, MI 49047

Estimated Value: $279,000 - $397,000

Studio
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
1.77 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 13, 2018

Last sale price $100,000

Est. 244% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,917 / mo

1261 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 15 Feet of Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • 1.77 Acre Lot
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of April 2018

A fine 2 bedroom duplex located in a wooded setting, lower unit is walkout. Also has Indian Lake Access

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Howard McLauchlin

McLauchlin Realty, Inc. License #6506002172 Listed on: 09/22/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Howard McLauchlin

McLauchlin Realty, Inc. License #6506002172 Listed on: 09/22/2014

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,012

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 1.77 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 200
  • 15 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Unpaved Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Phone Connected

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,012

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

1.77 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 50.0
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 100 x 200
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2012.08
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: 401 Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total _pound_ Units: 2
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total _pound_ Bldgs: 1.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Electric4: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 15.0
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Basement, Walk Out

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 100000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Number of Buildings: 1
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Topography: {"Rolling Hills":true}
  • Water Body Name: Indian Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • General Property Info:Total Parking Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Utilities: Telephone Line
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.77
  • Lot Size Area: 1.77
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 77101.0
  • Zoning Description: 401 Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2012.08
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2014
Closed on
Apr 18, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Howard McLauchlin
McLauchlin Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Howard McLauchlin
McLauchlin Realty, Inc.
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-23.02%
Current Estimated Value
$343,849

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$243,849
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.15%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$100,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $97,346
Closed $25,346
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/13/2018 04/13/18 Sold $100,000 -23.0% --
03/06/2018 03/06/18 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2014 09/22/14 For Sale $129,900 -- --
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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 $849 $163,400 $163,400 $0
2024 $827 $117,400 $117,400 $0
2023 $788 $80,400 $0 $0
2022 $751 $73,100 $0 $0
2021 $1,927 $72,100 $0 $0
2020 $1,803 $70,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,751 $65,900 $0 $0
2018 $565 $64,800 $0 $0
2017 $553 $59,600 $0 $0
2016 $548 $61,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $57,400 $0 $0
2011 -- $64,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Howard McLauchlin

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Howard McLauchlin

    McLauchlin Realty, Inc.

    (269) 473-4061

    90 Total Sales

    Howard McLauchlin
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 12049119

MichRIC

APN: 14-130-031-032-10

Michigan Cass County Dowagiac 49047

55964 Forest Beach Rd, Dowagiac, MI

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