This Property would make a great retreat or a place to call home less than 15 minutes from Dowagiac, Cass, Marcellus and Decatur. 40 acres of woods with the Dowagiac creek running through it. Enjoy hunting, fishing, canoeing, or a nature walk through the many trails the seller has made through the woods. Sit at the dining room table and enjoy the view of the Turkeys in the yard or the relaxing creek. On a chilly night enjoy relaxing by the Stone fireplace in the living room. The Living room has Cathedral ceilings and French doors that walkout to the large deck that is great for entertaining or just sitting and enjoying the creek and the rest of natures beauty. In the last year the seller has made many updates including, furnace, central air, hotwater heater and water softener. See a dditional pictures for more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
40 acresLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sandy Boyette• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Bought with Mary Vanderbosch• Prudential One Realty
This Property would make a great retreat or a place to call home less than 15 minutes from Dowagiac, Cass, Marcellus and Decatur. 40 acres of woods with the Dowagiac creek running through it. Enjoy hunting, fishing, canoeing, or a nature walk through the many trails the seller has made through the woods. Sit at the dining room table and enjoy the view of the Turkeys in the yard or the relaxing creek. On a chilly night enjoy relaxing by the Stone fireplace in the living room. The Living room has Cathedral ceilings and French doors that walkout to the large deck that is great for entertaining or just sitting and enjoying the creek and the rest of natures beauty. In the last year the seller has made many updates including, furnace, central air, hotwater heater and water softener. See additional pictures for more.
SW Michigan MLS #2219827
Sep 6, 2002
Sold
$195,000
$122/sq ft
Jun 23, 2002
Listed
$199,900
$125/sq ft
7x11 Mechanical Room/This Home And Property Is The Ultimate For The Outdoorsman/40 Acres Of Wildlife/Trout Stream/This Home Has Wood Floors, A Stone Fireplace, Cathedral Ceiling, And A Wall Of Glass Patio Doors/There Is A Large Deck For Outdoor Entertaining/Watch The Deer And Wild Turkeys Walk Across The Back Yard !
REALCOMP #69002219827
Sep 6, 2002
Sold
$195,000
$122/sq ft
Jun 23, 2002
Listed
$199,900
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,170 (−76.8%)
2024
$5,036 (+13.6%)
2023
$4,435 (+4.0%)
2022
$4,264 (+2.9%)
2021
$4,144 (+317.4%)
2020
$993 (−75.5%)
2019
$4,047 (+1.8%)
2018
$3,976 (−15.8%)
2017
$4,720 (−13.5%)
2016
$5,457 (−0.9%)
2015
$5,504 (−2.2%)
2014
$5,626
Tax history for 53700 Gards Prairie Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,170 (−76.8%)
2024
$5,036 (+13.6%)
2023
$4,435 (+4.0%)
2022
$4,264 (+2.9%)
2021
$4,144 (+317.4%)
2020
$993 (−75.5%)
2019
$4,047 (+1.8%)
2018
$3,976 (−15.8%)
2017
$4,720 (−13.5%)
2016
$5,457 (−0.9%)
2015
$5,504 (−2.2%)
2014
$5,626
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
40.7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,233
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cass County
APN
14-140-020-008-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Unpaved
Garage Information
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Water Softener/Owned, Wood Floor
# of Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living
Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Other
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1992
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 40.0
Lot Size Area: 40.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Dowagiac Creek
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1600.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2003
Tax Annual Amount: $1,393
Financial Information
Has Home Warranty
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Marcellus
Location Information
Directions: Marcellus Hwy To Gards Prairie, North To Property on West side of road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,233
Stories: —
Lot Size: 40.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 14-140-020-008-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Marcellus Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.9mi
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Marcellus High School
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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$438,000 – $530,000
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