221ft of sandy waterfront on all-sports Magician Lake! This property is located on the east side of Maple Island & includes plenty of land for its new owner to build a 2nd living quarters. Entering this home you are greeted w/ floor to ceiling windows in the living room & dining room, offering magnificent views of the lake. The cathedral ceilings, open concept layout & multisided fireplace gives an inviting and spacious feel to this home. Upstairs features a lofted bedroom w/ a walk-in closet, private bath & a 2nd stone crafted fireplace. Magician Lake is 498 acres, making it the largest in Sister Lakes. Known for its sandy bottom & blue color, it's only 2hrs from Chicago & 45min from South Bend. Close to breweries, golf courses & restaurants. The lake life is waiting for you!
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$554Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by The Myers-Henry & Hassle Team• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Bought with Tim Mitchell• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
221ft of sandy waterfront on all-sports Magician Lake! This property is located on the east side of Maple Island & includes plenty of land for its new owner to build a 2nd living quarters. Entering this home you are greeted w/ floor to ceiling windows in the living room & dining room, offering magnificent views of the lake. The cathedral ceilings, open concept layout & multisided fireplace gives an inviting and spacious feel to this home. Upstairs features a lofted bedroom w/ a walk-in closet, private bath & a 2nd stone crafted fireplace. Magician Lake is 498 acres, making it the largest in Sister Lakes. Known for its sandy bottom & blue color, it's only 2hrs from Chicago & 45min from South Bend. Close to breweries, golf courses & restaurants. The lake life is waiting for you!
REALCOMP #69020015270
Jun 29, 2020
Sold
$480,000
$302/sq ft
May 8, 2020
Listed
$525,000
$330/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,390 (+9.3%)
2024
$6,760 (+3.9%)
2023
$6,504 (+4.3%)
2022
$6,238 (−39.4%)
2021
$10,289 (+96.5%)
2020
$5,235 (−6.8%)
2019
$5,615 (+4.4%)
2018
$5,376 (+5.3%)
2017
$5,107 (+1.8%)
2016
$5,018 (+15.3%)
2015
$4,352 (−1.9%)
2014
$4,436
Tax history for 31448 Maple Island Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,390 (+9.3%)
2024
$6,760 (+3.9%)
2023
$6,504 (+4.3%)
2022
$6,238 (−39.4%)
2021
$10,289 (+96.5%)
2020
$5,235 (−6.8%)
2019
$5,615 (+4.4%)
2018
$5,376 (+5.3%)
2017
$5,107 (+1.8%)
2016
$5,018 (+15.3%)
2015
$4,352 (−1.9%)
2014
$4,436
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,860
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cass County
APN
14-130-165-001-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen Island
# of Rooms Total: 7
Appliances: Built in Oven, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 19
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 12
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 19
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 15
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 21
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 13
Room Length: 10
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 10
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Width: 10
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 18
Room Width: 20
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Traditional
Building Area Total: 1,591
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1992
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size Acres: 0.29
Lot Size Area: 0.29
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Magician Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1591.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $5,616
Tax Assessed Value: $188,895
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Natural Gas Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Dowagiac
Location Information
Directions: M152 to Maple Island Rd to to property.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,860
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 14-130-165-001-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Sister Lakes Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
Dowagiac Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.6mi
7/10
Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$838,000 – $1.01M
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