$139,900
Dowagiac, MI 49047
MLS# 26036849
2 beds | 1 baths | 864 sqft
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Property Description
Owned by the same family since the 1960s, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage is being offered for sale for the very first time. Full of character this cozy retreat is ready for its next chapter. While it could benefit from some updates, it offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own. Located directly across the street from Big Twin Lake, the property includes access to dedicated shared lake frontage for subdivision owners. Outside, you'll find a partially fenced backyard, a detached garage for storage and plenty of potential to create your ideal outdoor space. Conveniently located approximately two hours from Chicago, this cottage makes an ideal weekend getaway, seasonal retreat, or investment opportunity. Don't miss this rare chance to own a family-loved cottage never before been available.
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Lawndale St/Olive St
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Wayne Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 161.92
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Road Frontage: 114
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Body of Water: Big Twin Lake
Income Property: No
Basement: No
Total Rooms AG: 5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 864
SqFt Above Grade: 864
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 864
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Big Twin Lake
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Dowagiac
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.23
Lot Square Footage: 10019
Year Built: 1900
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 20153
SEV: 41900
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 574.42
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Tax ID #: 14-150-173-004-01
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Owned by the same family since the 1960s, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage is being offered for sale for the very first time. Full of character this cozy retreat is ready for its next chapter. While it could benefit from some updates, it offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own. Located directly across the street from Big Twin Lake, the property includes access to dedicated shared lake frontage for subdivision owners. Outside, you'll find a partially fenced backyard, a detached garage for storage and plenty of potential to create your ideal outdoor space. Conveniently located approximately two hours from Chicago, this cottage makes an ideal weekend getaway, seasonal retreat, or investment opportunity. Don't miss this rare chance to own a family-loved cottage never before been available.
Legal: 753 T5S-R15W LOTS 4-6 & 9 BLK 23 TWIN LAKE WOODS. SEC 15. SUBJ TO EASEMENT. PROPERTY SPLIT/COMB 11.01.2024 PARENT: 14-150-173-004-00 & 14-150-173-009-00 CHILDREN: 14-150-173-004-01 & 14-150-173-009-01
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 40
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
Shared Frontage: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Aluminum Siding: 1
Roofing
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
Other: 1
Heat Type
Ductless: 1
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 864
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Manufactured
Manufactured Y/N: No
Driveway
Aggregate: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Slab: 1
Windows
Screens: 1
Storms: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Fencing
Chain Link: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Laminate: 1
Other: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Cass
Street #: 52411
Street Name: Lakeview
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49047
Zip (4): 7429
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $139,900
Current Price: $139,900
Listing Date: 2026-07-17
Remarks Misc
Directions: Go (north) onto M-51/North Front Street. Continue north, then turn right (east) onto M-152 Follow M-152 turn right onto Twin lakes Rd Turn left on Morton St Turn right onto Lakeview Drive.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Screens; Storms
Substructure: Crawl Space; Slab
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Appliances: Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Ductless; Forced Air
Fencing: Chain Link
Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Other
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Aggregate
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Negotiable
Sale Conditions: Other
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width |
| Primary Bedroom | 15.00 | 15.00 | 12.00 | Main | 12.00 |
| Dining Room | 10.00 | 10.00 | 13.00 | Main | 13.00 |
| Bedroom 2 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | Main | 10.00 |
| Kitchen | 8.00 | 8.00 | 9.00 | Main | 9.00 |
| Living Room | 10.00 | 10.00 | 16.00 | Main | 16.00 |
Listing Office: Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Listing Agent: Emily Smith
Last Updated: July - 17 - 2026
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