$109,900
217 Lester Avenue
Dowagiac, MI 49047
MLS# 26034937
3 beds  |  1 baths  |  2584 sqft


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Property Description
INVESTOR SPECIAL with IMMEDIATE INCOME POTENTIAL! This spacious duplex offers an excellent opportunity to expand your investment portfolio or begin your journey into income-producing real estate. While each unit needs updating they both provide a generous living area and main floor laundry hook-ups. One unit is currently tenant-occupied, providing immediate rental income, while the second unit offers the chance to add value with some TLC and updates to reach its full potential. Both water heaters have been replaced in the last few years. Each apartment is currently 1292 square feet. Each side offers additional attic space as well. Sellers are highly motivated. Property is being sold AS-IS, sellers will make no repairs. Bring your vision and unlock the possibilities this duplex has to offer.

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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Telegraph and East Division
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Dowagiac City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 42.53
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 50 x 125
Road Frontage: 50
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: Yes
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 4
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2584
SqFt Above Grade: 2584
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1292
Building Total SqFt: 2584
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Dowagiac
# of Outbuildings: 0
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.14
Lot Square Footage: 6250
Year Built: 1900
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 40953
SEV: 79300
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2460.19
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Zoning: 401Res Improved
Tax ID #: 14-160-300-284-00
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: INVESTOR SPECIAL with IMMEDIATE INCOME POTENTIAL! This spacious duplex offers an excellent opportunity to expand your investment portfolio or begin your journey into income-producing real estate. While each unit needs updating they both provide a generous living area and main floor laundry hook-ups. One unit is currently tenant-occupied, providing immediate rental income, while the second unit offers the chance to add value with some TLC and updates to reach its full potential. Both water heaters have been replaced in the last few years. Each apartment is currently 1292 square feet. Each side offers additional attic space as well. Sellers are highly motivated. Property is being sold AS-IS, sellers will make no repairs. Bring your vision and unlock the possibilities this duplex has to offer.
Legal: . DW 1325 LOT 11 ANDREW LESTER ADD CITY OF DOWAGIAC
Lot Description
Level: 1
Street Type
Public: 1
Unpaved: 1
Util Avail at Street
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Laundry Features
In Unit: 1
Exterior Material
Aluminum Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Level Square Feet: 682
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1292
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 1292
Manufactured
Manufactured Y/N: No
Driveway
Shared Unpaved: 1
Substructure
Michigan Basement: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Appliances
Range: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Chain Link: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Covered: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Linoleum: 1
Security Features
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Location Property Info
County: Cass
Street #: 217
Street Name: Lester
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49047
Zip (4): 1440
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $109,900
Current Price: $109,900
Listing Date: 2026-06-18
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Unit
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Replacement
Substructure: Michigan Basement
Lot Description: Level
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available
Kitchen Features: Eating Area
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Range
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Fenced Back; Chain Link
Flooring: Carpet; Linoleum
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Porch(es)
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Shared Unpaved
Street Type: Public; Unpaved
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None

IDX
Listing Office: RE/MAX Advantage
Listing Agent: Julie M Hammel

Last Updated: July - 10 - 2026

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