This property is a Diamond in the Rough. Spacious 1950s all brick ranch needs some TLC to bring it back to it's previous lustre. House is located on approximately 3.6 acres, with frontage on Detroit Rd. Two BR home with possible room for a third BR. Large 27x17 Living Room with fireplace, Family Room measures 15x18 and could be the third BR. Both Bedrooms measure 14x10 and have large closets. Walk-in hall closet, and linen closet. Half BA is in the utility area. Screened porch with bbq area on rear of house. Gas forced air heat, well and septic. Terms for purchase are CASH, or LAND CONTRACT with $20,000 down payment with balloon payment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
3.6 acresLot Size
$81Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Debra Floor• IREP ERA Powered
Listed by Brian Floor• IREP ERA Powered
Bought with Richard Shepardson• RE/MAX Modern Realty, Inc.
This property is a Diamond in the Rough. Spacious 1950s all brick ranch needs some TLC to bring it back to it's previous lustre. House is located on approximately 3.6 acres, with frontage on Detroit Rd. Two BR home with possible room for a third BR. Large 27x17 Living Room with fireplace, Family Room measures 15x18 and could be the third BR. Both Bedrooms measure 14x10 and have large closets. Walk-in hall closet, and linen closet. Half BA is in the utility area. Screened porch with bbq area on rear of house. Gas forced air heat, well and septic. Terms for purchase are CASH, or LAND CONTRACT with $20,000 down payment with balloon payment.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,143 (+2.9%)
2024
$2,083 (+16.4%)
2023
$1,789 (−10.3%)
2022
$1,994 (−2.1%)
2021
$2,036 (+1.1%)
2020
$2,015 (+3.8%)
2019
$1,940 (+10.6%)
2018
$1,755 (−35.8%)
2017
$2,733 (+83.7%)
2016
$1,488 (−0.7%)
2015
$1,499 (+20.2%)
2014
$1,247
Tax history for 2601 Detroit Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,143 (+2.9%)
2024
$2,083 (+16.4%)
2023
$1,789 (−10.3%)
2022
$1,994 (−2.1%)
2021
$2,036 (+1.1%)
2020
$2,015 (+3.8%)
2019
$1,940 (+10.6%)
2018
$1,755 (−35.8%)
2017
$2,733 (+83.7%)
2016
$1,488 (−0.7%)
2015
$1,499 (+20.2%)
2014
$1,247
*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
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.61 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,990
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cass County
APN
14-020-029-025-00
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
Has Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Slab
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: 1,990
Construction Materials: Brick
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1950
Roof: Composition
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 3.6
Lot Size Area: 3.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1990.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $1,489
Tax Assessed Value: $63,712
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Niles
Location Information
Directions: From Niles, M-60 (Detroit Rd) East, drive to property is across from Kenneth Smith Trucking. Between Lilac and Barron Lake Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,990
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 14-020-029-025-00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Howard Community School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Niles Virtual School
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$153,000 – $185,000
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