ENJOY FISHING ON FINCH WHICH CONNECTS TO 4 OTHER LAKES INCLUDING BIG FISH LAKE AND SADDLEBAG FOR OVER 600 ACRES OF LAKE LIFE. THE FISHING IS GREAT, ALL YOU NEED IS A BOAT AND BAIT!!!! This cottage has a nice, open feel and is being sold turn key with pull out couches in the large living room w/fireplace, connected to a 10x16 three season room, this home can easily sleep 8 or more. This homeowner has kept this house in top notch condition with a new roof and siding in 2011, new water pump, and the furnace is 5 years old. There is also a 10x14 cement block large shed to store your waterfront accessories. Finch lake is only 2.5 hours from Chicago, 45 minutes from South Bend, Notre Dame and Kalamazoo.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
6,250 sq ftLot Size
$307Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by The Dennis Bamber Group• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Bought with The Dennis Bamber Group• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
ENJOY FISHING ON FINCH WHICH CONNECTS TO 4 OTHER LAKES INCLUDING BIG FISH LAKE AND SADDLEBAG FOR OVER 600 ACRES OF LAKE LIFE. THE FISHING IS GREAT, ALL YOU NEED IS A BOAT AND BAIT!!!! This cottage has a nice, open feel and is being sold turn key with pull out couches in the large living room w/ fireplace, connected to a 10x16 three season room, this home can easily sleep 8 or more. This homeowner has kept this house in top notch condition with a new roof and siding in 2011, new water pump, and the furnace is 5 years old. There is also a 10x14 cement block large shed to store your waterfront accessories. Finch lake is only 2.5 hours from Chicago, 45 minutes from South Bend, Notre Dame and Kalamazoo.
REALCOMP #69019031128
Jan 10, 2020
Sold
$136,000
$170/sq ft
Jul 5, 2019
Listed
$149,900
$187/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$605 (−73.5%)
2024
$2,283 (+13.0%)
2023
$2,021 (+4.2%)
2022
$1,939 (+7.9%)
2021
$1,796 (+347.5%)
2020
$401 (−81.4%)
2019
$2,163 (−2.6%)
2018
$2,219 (+0.7%)
2017
$2,205 (−3.4%)
2016
$2,282 (−1.0%)
2015
$2,306 (−5.9%)
2014
$2,451
Tax history for 16457 Parker St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$605 (−73.5%)
2024
$2,283 (+13.0%)
2023
$2,021 (+4.2%)
2022
$1,939 (+7.9%)
2021
$1,796 (+347.5%)
2020
$401 (−81.4%)
2019
$2,163 (−2.6%)
2018
$2,219 (+0.7%)
2017
$2,205 (−3.4%)
2016
$2,282 (−1.0%)
2015
$2,306 (−5.9%)
2014
$2,451
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
780
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cass County
APN
14-140-200-001-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Gas/Wood Stove
# of Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 10
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 9
Room Width: 11
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 18
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 20
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 16
Room Length: 10
Room Type: Other
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 10
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 12
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Length: 8
Room Width: 10
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 800
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1955
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Recreational
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Lot Size Area: 0.14
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Finch Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 800.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $2,219.34
Tax Assessed Value: $35,854
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From Marcellus Hwy to Lawerence St to Parker St.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 780
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 14-140-200-001-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Marcellus Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
6/10
Marcellus High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$234,000 – $283,000
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