Remodeled and updated home that still homes the natural older charm. Shares of ownership in the lakefront lot that has approximately 121 lakefront feet. It is shared among 5 homeowners. Nice lake views from the home. Private location being off a small private road. 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms. Nicely landscaped. 1 car attached garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$334Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kelly Smit• Michigan Lakes Real Estate Team Inc.
Remodeled and updated home that still homes the natural older charm. Shares of ownership in the lakefront lot that has approximately 121 lakefront feet. It is shared among 5 homeowners. Nice lake views from the home. Private location being off a small private road. 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms. Nicely landscaped. 1 car attached garage.
REALCOMP #69021022362
Jul 23, 2021
Sold
$385,000
$236/sq ft
Jun 15, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 12, 2021
Listed
$385,000
$236/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 2019
Sold
$18,000
$11/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2623916
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 2006
Listed
$399,900
$245/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,487 (+6.4%)
2024
$4,216 (+3.9%)
2023
$4,059 (+3.6%)
2022
$3,918 (+49.0%)
2021
$2,629 (+335.0%)
2020
$604 (−76.5%)
2019
$2,575 (+2.1%)
2018
$2,521 (+0.6%)
2017
$2,507 (−7.1%)
2016
$2,698 (+2.9%)
2015
$2,622 (+1.2%)
2014
$2,592
Tax history for 51168 Garrett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,487 (+6.4%)
2024
$4,216 (+3.9%)
2023
$4,059 (+3.6%)
2022
$3,918 (+49.0%)
2021
$2,629 (+335.0%)
2020
$604 (−76.5%)
2019
$2,575 (+2.1%)
2018
$2,521 (+0.6%)
2017
$2,507 (−7.1%)
2016
$2,698 (+2.9%)
2015
$2,622 (+1.2%)
2014
$2,592
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,408
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cass County
APN
14-130-270-017-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 10
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 14
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 13
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 8
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 16
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 13
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 16
Room Length: 27
Room Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 10
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 13
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 13
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 11
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 12
Room 8 Information
Room Length: 12
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Width: 9
Room 9 Information
Room Length: 15
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Width: 9
Room 10 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Length: 9
Room 11 Information
Room Width: 5
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Length: 6
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,200
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1940
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Lot Size Area: 0.35
Lot Size Units: Acres
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Dewey Lake
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1632.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $2,633
Tax Assessed Value: $56,346
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Dowagiac
Location Information
Directions: N152 to Garrett, pass Dixon to address.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,408
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 14-130-270-017-00
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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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
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7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$519,000 – $628,000
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