Private wooded get away on nearly 1 acre just outside of town at quiet edge of Dowagiac Creek beckons lovers of the outdoors with a clear wide view of the Dowagiac River, Michigan blue skies and enriched soil for the serious gardener. This wildlife & bird watchers haven is neatly tucked back, just off the road, and has had total professional remodeling of the entire home, garage and property, including: all new roof one year ago, gutters/downspouts, windows, interior and exterior doors, sheet rock, flooring, all new kitchen & bath with beautiful ceramic tile, 200 amp electric, baseboard trim, patio area, and pergola. Original floor to ceiling field stone masonry fireplace in family room. Awesome 4 seasons room with large 3 wall glass views overlooking creek, water views with scenesthat appear to be from the upper peninsula. Great fishing awaits you right at your back door. A panorama of stars is revealed at night, great place to relax & unwind in our warmer months. Has been used as a weekend getaway, but it's a year round 2 bed, 1 bath home & offers a lot in a smaller living space with unlimited room to expand if desired. Home to be sold fully furnished including all newer appliances & big screen TV. Garage has attached tool shed. Garage and house were painted 2 years ago. Property has both a circular and straight, pull-in driveway. Taxes would be significantly less if owner occupied. Seller is providing a one year buyer protection warranty. Property features flourishing mature perennial gardens, highlighted by an extensive collection of wonderful ornamental grasses, including Pampas, Morning Light, Shenandoah Switchgrass, Japanese Silver Grass, Maiden Grass 'Adagio', Karl Foerster Reed Grass, Zebra Grass and more. Property is edged on the East by Michigan White Pine and Colorado Spruce and Fat Albert trees, and on the West by Northern Pines. The main driveway welcomes you with gorgeous flanking Austrian Pines. All trees purchased by owner from and planted by Sawyer Gardens. Also included are an exte
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
0.98 acresLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mark Skene• RE/MAX Modern Realty, Inc.
Bought with Michael Lirones• Gold Realty
Source:REALCOMP #69019004723
Redfin Estimate
$175,445
$53K since sold in December 2021$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 24.1% higher than the average sale price ($141K) of 6 comparable homes.
Private wooded get away on nearly 1 acre just outside of town at quiet edge of Dowagiac Creek beckons lovers of the outdoors with a clear wide view of the Dowagiac River, Michigan blue skies and enriched soil for the serious gardener. This wildlife & bird watchers haven is neatly tucked back, just off the road, and has had total professional remodeling of the entire home, garage and property, including: all new roof one year ago, gutters/downspouts, windows, interior and exterior doors, sheet rock, flooring, all new kitchen & bath with beautiful ceramic tile, 200 amp electric, baseboard trim, patio area, and pergola. Original floor to ceiling field stone masonry fireplace in family room. Awesome 4 seasons room with large 3 wall glass views overlooking creek, water views with scenes that appear to be from the upper peninsula. Great fishing awaits you right at your back door. A panorama of stars is revealed at night, great place to relax & unwind in our warmer months. Has been used as a weekend getaway, but it's a year round 2 bed, 1 bath home & offers a lot in a smaller living space with unlimited room to expand if desired. Home to be sold fully furnished including all newer appliances & big screen TV. Garage has attached tool shed. Garage and house were painted 2 years ago. Property has both a circular and straight, pull-in driveway. Taxes would be significantly less if owner occupied. Seller is providing a one year buyer protection warranty. Property features flourishing mature perennial gardens, highlighted by an extensive collection of wonderful ornamental grasses, including Pampas, Morning Light, Shenandoah Switchgrass, Japanese Silver Grass, Maiden Grass 'Adagio', Karl Foerster Reed Grass, Zebra Grass and more. Property is edged on the East by Michigan White Pine and Colorado Spruce and Fat Albert trees, and on the West by Northern Pines. The main driveway welcomes you with gorgeous flanking Austrian Pines. All trees purchased by owner from and planted by Sawyer Gardens. Also included are an extensive assortment of gardening tools.
Greater Lansing AoR #70048970
May 1, 2019
Sold
$93,000
$134/sq ft
Feb 8, 2019
Listed
$99,900
$144/sq ft
Feb 8, 2019
Listed
$99,900
$144/sq ft
REALCOMP #69019004723
May 1, 2019
Sold
$93,000
$134/sq ft
Feb 8, 2019
Listed
$99,900
$144/sq ft
Private wooded get away on nearly 1 acre just outside of town at quiet edge of Dowagiac Creek beckons lovers of the outdoors with a clear wide view of the Dowagiac River, Michigan blue skies and enriched soil for the serious gardener. This wildlife & bird watchers haven is neatly tucked back, just off the road, and has had total professional remodeling of the entire home, garage and property, including: all new roof one year ago, gutters/downspouts, windows, interior and exterior doors, sheet rock, flooring, all new kitchen & bath with beautiful ceramic tile, 200 amp electric, baseboard trim, patio area, and pergola. Original floor to ceiling field stone masonry fireplace in family room. Awesome 4 seasons room with large 3 wall glass views overlooking creek, water views with scenesthat appear to be from the upper peninsula. Great fishing awaits you right at your back door. A panorama of stars is revealed at night, great place to relax & unwind in our warmer months. Has been used as a weekend getaway, but it's a year round 2 bed, 1 bath home & offers a lot in a smaller living space with unlimited room to expand if desired. Home to be sold fully furnished including all newer appliances & big screen TV. Garage has attached tool shed. Garage and house were painted 2 years ago. Property has both a circular and straight, pull-in driveway. Taxes would be significantly less if owner occupied. Seller is providing a one year buyer protection warranty. Property features flourishing mature perennial gardens, highlighted by an extensive collection of wonderful ornamental grasses, including Pampas, Morning Light, Shenandoah Switchgrass, Japanese Silver Grass, Maiden Grass 'Adagio', Karl Foerster Reed Grass, Zebra Grass and more. Property is edged on the East by Michigan White Pine and Colorado Spruce and Fat Albert trees, and on the West by Northern Pines. The main driveway welcomes you with gorgeous flanking Austrian Pines. All trees purchased by owner from and planted by Sawyer Gardens. Also included are an exte
SW Michigan MLS #2942272
Feb 1, 2010
Sold
$68,000
$98/sq ft
Oct 20, 2009
Listed
$76,900
$110/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002942272
Feb 1, 2010
Sold
$68,000
$98/sq ft
Oct 20, 2009
Listed
$76,900
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,472 (+15.2%)
2024
$1,278 (+6.5%)
2023
$1,200 (+4.5%)
2022
$1,148 (+29.7%)
2021
$885 (+1.3%)
2020
$873 (+2.1%)
2019
$855
Tax history for 409 Meade Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,472 (+15.2%)
2024
$1,278 (+6.5%)
2023
$1,200 (+4.5%)
2022
$1,148 (+29.7%)
2021
$885 (+1.3%)
2020
$873 (+2.1%)
2019
$855
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Space
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NORTHLAND
Living Sq. Ft: 696
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 696
Building Sq. Ft: 696
Legal Description: LOTS 14, 15 & THE E 40' OF LOT 13 NORTHLAND
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 42,501
Legal Lot Number: 14
Municipality Name: NILES TWP
Acres: 0.9757
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 696
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 14-5300-0014-01-3
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Schools
Northside Child Development Center
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 1.5mi
Ring Lardner Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Niles Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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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 99° expected this year, 16 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
$167,000 – $202,000
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