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    5 Forest Road Dowagiac, MI 49047

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    $85,000

    LAND - Dowagiac, MI

    Lot size:
    0.66 Acres
    Added:
    Jan 10, 2025
    Days on Market:
    483
    Last Refresh:
    May 8 at 4:06 am

    Property Features for 5 Forest Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.66 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2025

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Natural Gas Available
    Sewer type
    Public Sewer
    Water front features
    Lake
    Water front
    1

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    Martha Hassle
    Martha Hassle

    Listing agent Martha Hassle License #6501285895

    Listing office @properties Christie's Intl RE 103 Pennsylvania Ave, Berrien Springs, MI

    Listing date Jan 10, 2025

    MLS# 25002074 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Association access to Cable Lake for fishing, swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding.
    • Opportunity to purchase up to 3.4+/- acres to build a custom home.
    • Located in Sister Lakes with access to breweries, restaurants, farm markets, and snowmobile trails.
    • Utilities available: Natural Gas and Public Sewer.
    • Build‑to‑suit option offered by Zeiler Construction LLC.
    • Waterfront (Lake) Features.

    Overview

    Residential Land Near Cable Lake

    This residential land offers an opportunity to build a home within Wildwood Subdivision. The parcel is part of a subdivision with association access to Cable Lake, a no-motor lake suitable for fishing, swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Located in Sister Lakes, the area features breweries, restaurants, farm markets, and snowmobile trails. The property is one of several lots available, and can be combined with others to create a larger parcel of up to 3.4 acres. Additional clearing can be completed at the buyer's expense. Build-to-suit options are available through Zeiler Construction LLC. This location could serve as a home or vacation destination. The lot size is 0.66 acres.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Residential land & home ...

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Hotel & Motel Department Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Grocery & Convenience Store Storage Facility Bar & Pub Garden Center Travel Agency

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Dowagiac
    County
    Cass
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -86.194957
    Latitude
    42.069451

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Residential land & home lot - Land with association access to Cable Lake for recreation.
    Where is this residential land & home lot located?
    The property is located at 5 Forest Road Dowagiac, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $85,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Association access to Cable Lake for fishing, swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding.; Opportunity to purchase up to 3.4+/- acres to build a custom home.; Located in Sister Lakes with access to breweries, restaurants, farm markets, and snowmobile trails.
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    Real Estate License ID: 6501285895
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    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
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