Affordable and manageable. A cottage on the channel of Magician Lake. Charming with knotty pine throughout. Clever use of space. Living room with a fireplace and sliding doors to the patio. Two bedrooms and bath which offers a stand-alone shower and overhead warming heat light. Dishwasher in the galley kitchen. Sewer. 40' of frontage. Convenient boat parking cutout. Short troll out in your pontoon to the 528 acre all sport lake. Bubblers in the channel, so the water is moving and does not become stagnant. It is a delightful lake community with neighbors aligning both sides of the canal. Enjoy a fire under the stars. Cast a fishing pole. Coffee on the patio. Moderately priced lake living. There is a garden shed and room roadside for a garage. Magician Lake is a premier all sport lake in the resort area of Sister Lakes, Michigan. The Lake Life is fabulous, but Sister Lakes has much more to offer. Taste the freshest produce from the local produce stands. Sample beers at our new breweries. Take a wine tour. SW Michigan offers 30 different venues. Great golf courses are just around the corner. Winter enjoyment, too, with miles of snowmobile trails and ice fishing. Sister Lakes is less than two hours from Chicago and just over 30 minutes from Notre Dame.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$592Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Tim Mitchell• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Affordable and manageable. A cottage on the channel of Magician Lake. Charming with knotty pine throughout. Clever use of space. Living room with a fireplace and sliding doors to the patio. Two bedrooms and bath which offers a stand-alone shower and overhead warming heat light. Dishwasher in the galley kitchen. Sewer. 40' of frontage. Convenient boat parking cutout. Short troll out in your pontoon to the 528 acre all sport lake. Bubblers in the channel, so the water is moving and does not become stagnant. It is a delightful lake community with neighbors aligning both sides of the canal. Enjoy a fire under the stars. Cast a fishing pole. Coffee on the patio. Moderately priced lake living. There is a garden shed and room roadside for a garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,776 (+4.9%)
2024
$2,645 (+24.4%)
2023
$2,127 (+4.5%)
2022
$2,036 (−16.9%)
2021
$2,449 (+164.4%)
2020
$926 (+5.2%)
2019
$881 (+2.4%)
2018
$860 (+4.2%)
2017
$826 (+1.7%)
2016
$812 (+22.8%)
2015
$661 (−12.6%)
2014
$756
Tax history for 50736 Middle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,776 (+4.9%)
2024
$2,645 (+24.4%)
2023
$2,127 (+4.5%)
2022
$2,036 (−16.9%)
2021
$2,449 (+164.4%)
2020
$926 (+5.2%)
2019
$881 (+2.4%)
2018
$860 (+4.2%)
2017
$826 (+1.7%)
2016
$812 (+22.8%)
2015
$661 (−12.6%)
2014
$756
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
0
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
460
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cass County
APN
14-130-260-030-00
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views, Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Sep 25, 2020.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Heating: Space Heater
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 4
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 7
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 9
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 11
Room Description: Sliders to patio
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 11
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 8
Room Length: 10
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 460
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1900
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Size Area: 0.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Magician Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 460.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $882
Tax Assessed Value: $18,738
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Dowagiac
Location Information
Directions: M-152 to E Bay north to Lakeshore Dr west to Middle Rd - on channel
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 460
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 14-130-260-030-00
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 25, 2020
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Schools
Sister Lakes Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
6/10
Dowagiac Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.6mi
7/10
Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
6/10
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Climate risks
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
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$259,000 – $314,000
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