2 BD 1 BA 720-sq-ft cottage with 70 ft of frontage on Dewey Lake. Property being sold in ''as is'' condition.
REALCOMP #69021101355
Nov 18, 2021
Sold
$265,000
$273/sq ft
Aug 25, 2021
Pending
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Aug 19, 2021
Listed
$275,000
$284/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,985 (+9.7%)
2024
$5,457 (+3.7%)
2023
$5,261 (+2.4%)
2022
$5,137 (+106.7%)
2021
$2,485 (+336.0%)
2020
$570 (−76.6%)
2019
$2,434 (+2.1%)
2018
$2,384 (+13.3%)
2017
$2,103 (−7.3%)
2016
$2,269 (+7.6%)
2015
$2,109 (+1.2%)
2014
$2,085
Tax history for 51281 Garrett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,985 (+9.7%)
2024
$5,457 (+3.7%)
2023
$5,261 (+2.4%)
2022
$5,137 (+106.7%)
2021
$2,485 (+336.0%)
2020
$570 (−76.6%)
2019
$2,434 (+2.1%)
2018
$2,384 (+13.3%)
2017
$2,103 (−7.3%)
2016
$2,269 (+7.6%)
2015
$2,109 (+1.2%)
2014
$2,085
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,231 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
700
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cass County
APN
14-130-210-018-50
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Apr 12, 2023 • Final
Building
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 5
Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 720
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1950
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Size Area: 0.13
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: 970.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $2,495.45
Tax Assessed Value: $53,887
Location
School Information
High School District: Dowagiac
Location Information
Directions: M-152 to Garrett Rd W to sign.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 700
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,231 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 14-130-210-018-50
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sister Lakes Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Dowagiac Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.4mi
7/10
Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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 100° expected this year, 14 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 2.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$424,000 – $514,000
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