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    54973 Indian Lake Rd Dowagiac, MI 49047

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    $129,900

    Vacant Land - Dowagiac, MI

    Days on Market:
    54
    Last Refresh:
    Jan 26 at 12:06 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 Dec 4, 2025

    MLS# 11191149 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 My State MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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    Property Insight Report

    Overview

    Vacant Land on Indian Lake

    This vacant land parcel is a building site located on a 500-acre lake, offering opportunities for inland lake living. The property is near a 27-hole golf course and yacht club. The lot measures 60 feet (+/-) on the lake by approximately 230 feet 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 offers options to build a walk-out lower level with lake views or to build east of the private drive on a flat ground area. The land is heavily wooded and features a sugar sand beach with western views. The hilltop area provides privacy and lake views. Silver Creek Township zoning is in effect. An abutting parcel with similar dimensions is also available. Purchasing both lots would create a larger compound with 120 feet on the lake. Current quoted taxes do not reflect the next owner's burden, as the taxable value will be uncapped at the point of sale to the current year SEV or assessed value.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Residential land & home ...

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Realty 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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    • Local Demand
    City
    Dowagiac
    County
    Cass
    State
    Michigan
    Longitude
    -86.203602
    Latitude
    41.998845

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - Building site on 500-acre lake with golf course.
    Where is this 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 frontage on a 500-acre lake, offering inland lake living.; - Potential for walk-out lower level or building on flat ground with **lake views from a private hilltop location.**; - **Very private hilltop location with tremendous lake views and sunset views.**
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    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

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • 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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • 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

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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