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    54973 Indian Lake Rd Dowagiac, MI 49047

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    $129,900

    Vacant Land - Dowagiac, MI

    Days on Market:
    5
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 14 at 6:06 pm

    Property Features for 54973 Indian Lake Rd

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    Zoning
    100
    APN
    14-130-030-064-03
    Parking features
    Garage

    Utilities

    Water front features
    Wflake, Waterfront
    Water front
    1

    Building Details

    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Tom Jerdon

    Jerdon Real Estate, Inc.

    Listing agent Tom Jerdon (269) 782-4000

    Listing date Mar 10, 2026

    MLS# 11191149 Listing URL

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    Vacant Waterfront Land Opportunity

    This vacant land parcel offers a building site on a 500-acre lake, presenting an opportunity for inland lake living. The location features access to a 27-hole golf course, a yacht club, and nearby pubs. The property has 60'+/- of lake frontage and is approximately 230' deep. Access to the shore area requires crossing Indian Lake Road. East of Indian Lake Road, a hill leads to a private drive/easement. The hilltop location allows for the construction of a walk-out lower level with lake views or building on flat ground east of the private drive. The land is heavily wooded and features a sugar sand beach with westward views for sunsets. The hilltop area offers privacy and lake views. Zoning is under Silver Creek Township. An abutting parcel with similar dimensions is also available. Purchasing both lots would create a larger compound with 120' of lake frontage. The current quoted taxes do not reflect the next owner's tax burden, as the taxable value will be uncapped at the point of sale to the current year's SEV or assessed value. Lines drawn on photos are for general reference only and are not survey lines. The property is located in Dowagiac, MI.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Waterfront Land

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Dental Office Auto Repair Shop 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
    -86.203602
    Latitude
    41.998845

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Waterfront Land - Waterfront land on 500-acre lake with golf course access.
    Where is this waterfront land located?
    The property is located at 54973 Indian Lake Rd Dowagiac, MI.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $129,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Waterfront property with **60' of lake frontage on a 500-acre lake**; - Access to a 27-hole golf course and yacht club; - **Potential for a private hilltop building site with lake views**
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    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

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    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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