Country Home on 2.4 acres. Peaceful, private, wooded setting with beautiful views and rolling hills. This bungalow has cottage-style knotty pine through the great room, open to the kitchen. Hardwood flooring. Full unfinished walkout basement. Nice deck off the back. Two bedrooms and a full bath. A new roof in 2016 and a freshly painted exterior. Tons of options with this property. Nice location in the outer area of Sister Lakes. Minutes to Dowagiac. Orchard across the street. Enjoy all of the lakes, just drop in a paddle board or a fishing boat. Local produce stands, wine tours, and terrific golf courses are all just around the corner. Sister Lakes is less than two hours from Chicago and just over 30 minutes from Notre Dame. It’s a fun resort area with tons of outdoor recreatio Winter enjoyment, too, with miles of snowmobile trails and ice fishing. Pick up a state snowmobile trail just up the street. A year-around residence or a private, affordable vacation get-away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
2.4 acresLot Size
$246Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tim Mitchell• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Bought with Shelle Dragomer• Coldwell Banker Advantage
Country Home on 2.4 acres. Peaceful, private, wooded setting with beautiful views and rolling hills. This bungalow has cottage-style knotty pine through the great room, open to the kitchen. Hardwood flooring. Full unfinished walkout basement. Nice deck off the back. Two bedrooms and a full bath. A new roof in 2016 and a freshly painted exterior. Tons of options with this property. Nice location in the outer area of Sister Lakes. Minutes to Dowagiac. Orchard across the street. Enjoy all of the lakes, just drop in a paddle board or a fishing boat. Local produce stands, wine tours, and terrific golf courses are all just around the corner. Sister Lakes is less than two hours from Chicago and just over 30 minutes from Notre Dame. It's a fun resort area with tons of outdoor recreatioWinter enjoyment, too, with miles of snowmobile trails and ice fishing. Pick up a state snowmobile trail just up the street. A year-around residence or a private, affordable vacation get-away.
SW Michigan MLS #13052711
Sep 16, 2014
Listing Removed
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Sep 5, 2013
Listed
$95,000
$94/sq ft
REALCOMP #69013052711
Sep 5, 2014
Listing Removed
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Sep 5, 2013
Listed
$95,000
$94/sq ft
REALCOMP #69012001695
Jul 5, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jan 5, 2012
Listed
$95,000
$94/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,693 (+10.1%)
2024
$1,537 (+4.3%)
2023
$1,474 (+3.2%)
2022
$1,429 (+3.0%)
2021
$1,388 (+148.0%)
2020
$560 (−58.9%)
2019
$1,361 (−41.6%)
2018
$2,332 (+15.4%)
2017
$2,020 (+1.7%)
2016
$1,985 (+8.0%)
2015
$1,838 (+1.3%)
2014
$1,815
Tax history for 52122 Garret Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,693 (+10.1%)
2024
$1,537 (+4.3%)
2023
$1,474 (+3.2%)
2022
$1,429 (+3.0%)
2021
$1,388 (+148.0%)
2020
$560 (−58.9%)
2019
$1,361 (−41.6%)
2018
$2,332 (+15.4%)
2017
$2,020 (+1.7%)
2016
$1,985 (+8.0%)
2015
$1,838 (+1.3%)
2014
$1,815
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
896
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cass County
APN
14-130-017-003-03
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 4
Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Description: Formal
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 17 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 18 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 19 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,008
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1997
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.4
Lot Size Area: 2.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1008.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $1,987
Tax Assessed Value: $46,062
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Dowagiac
Location Information
Directions: Indian Lake Rd to E on Topash to S on Garret - dirt shared drive on W side of road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 896
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 14-130-017-003-03
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Sister Lakes Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
Dowagiac Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi
7/10
Union High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
6/10
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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 100° 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
$236,000 – $286,000
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