$3,750,000
Cassopolis, MI 49031
MLS# 26019199
6 beds | 3 baths | 2847 sqft
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Property Description
This 6-BD 3-BA 2,847-square-foot 2-story summer cottage, started in 1895 and completed in 1917, overlooks all-sports Diamond Lake from 2.3 acres w/ 332 feet of road frontage, 161 feet of waterfront w/ a dock, waterside deck, stone seawall near prime fishing. Largest tract for sale on the 1,020-acre lake could be divided into 2 acre-plus lots w/ township approval. Original owners chose the lake's northeast corner for its dependable breeze that cools the hottest summer days and built bay windows for panoramic nature views. Water, sewer, electricity, and other modern utilities serve the site and maintain water quality. Main area: living area w/ panoramic views, fireplace, access to wraparound screened porch w/ swings and deck; kitchen w/ island w/ bar seating, stainless appliances, built-in cabinets, laundry; dining room w/ hand-painted murals; bedroom w/ sunroom access; bath. Upstairs: primary BD w/ BA, 4 BD, BA. Unfinished basement/storage. Some furniture and furnishings negotiable.
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Location & Property Info
Unit #: House
Cross Streets: Cara Ave
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Penn Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 1317.18
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Road Frontage: 332
Garage Y/N: No
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Diamond Lake
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 12
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2847
SqFt Above Grade: 2847
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 238
Building Total SqFt: 3085
Total Beds Above Grade: 6
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Diamond Lake
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Cassopolis
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 2.3
Lot Square Footage: 100188
Year Built: 1895
Total Bedrooms: 6
Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 368982
SEV: 866100
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 8872
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: Water
Tax ID #: 14-100-032-016-10
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: This 6-BD 3-BA 2,847-square-foot 2-story summer cottage, started in 1895 and completed in 1917, overlooks all-sports Diamond Lake from 2.3 acres w/ 332 feet of road frontage, 161 feet of waterfront w/ a dock, waterside deck, stone seawall near prime fishing. Largest tract for sale on the 1,020-acre lake could be divided into 2 acre-plus lots w/ township approval. Original owners chose the lake's northeast corner for its dependable breeze that cools the hottest summer days and built bay windows for panoramic nature views. Water, sewer, electricity, and other modern utilities serve the site and maintain water quality. Main area: living area w/ panoramic views, fireplace, access to wraparound screened porch w/ swings and deck; kitchen w/ island w/ bar seating, stainless appliances, built-in cabinets, laundry; dining room w/ hand-painted murals; bedroom w/ sunroom access; bath. Upstairs: primary BD w/ BA, 4 BD, BA. Unfinished basement/storage. Some furniture and furnishings negotiable.
Legal: COM E 531.36 FT FRM SE COR LOT 41 REVISED PLAT OF SANDY BEACH, TH S 22 DEG 49'41''E 21.7 FT, S 37 DEG 28'58''W 132.58 FT, S 8 DEG 0'6''W 304.6 FT, S 63 DEG 34'E 160.65 FT, N 9 DEG 47'25''E 171.65 FT, S 72 DEG 37'53''E 71.34 FT, N 89 DEG 2'5''E 20.4 FT, N 0 DEG 57'55''W 328.08 FT, S 89 DEG 2'5''W 20.4 FT, N 0 DEG 57'55''W 143.03 FT, S 44 DEG 41'W 168.43 FT TO BEG. SEC 32
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 161
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Dock: 1
Private Frontage: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Recreational: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Laundry Features
In Kitchen: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Metal: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 5
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 1381
Total Baths Above Grade: 3
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1465
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 238
Driveway
Unpaved: 1
Substructure
Partial: 1
Slab: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Garden Window: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Exterior Features
Scrn Porch: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Landscape
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Other: 1
Location Property Info
County: Cass
Street #: 61305
Street Name: Crooked Creek
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49031
Zip (4): 9371
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $3,750,000
Current Price: $3,750,000
Listing Date: 2026-05-01
Remarks Misc
Directions: M-60 to S on Crooked Creek Rd, follow to Cara Ave. Sign will be on the right just past that intersection.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: In Kitchen; Main Level
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Metal
Substructure: Partial; Slab
Lot Description: Recreational; Wooded
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Garden Window
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Landscape: Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges
Architectural Style: Other
Driveway: Unpaved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width | Remarks |
| Living Room | 29.00 | 29.00 | 22.00 | Main | 22.00 | |
| Dining Area | 14.00 | 14.00 | 18.00 | Main | 18.00 | |
| Kitchen | 14.00 | 14.00 | 21.00 | Main | 21.00 | |
| Bedroom 2 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 | Main | 15.00 | |
| Bathroom 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 12.00 | Main | 12.00 | |
| Other | 21.00 | 21.00 | 34.00 | Main | 34.00 | Screen Porch |
| Primary Bedroom | 14.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 | Upper | 15.00 | |
| Bathroom 2 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 5.00 | Upper | 5.00 | |
| Bedroom 3 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 11.00 | Upper | 11.00 | |
| Bathroom 3 | 8.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 | Upper | 8.00 | |
| Bedroom 4 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 14.00 | Upper | 14.00 | |
| Bedroom 5 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 11.00 | Upper | 11.00 | |
| Bedroom 6 | 13.00 | 13.00 | 12.00 | Upper | 12.00 |
Listing Office: Lake Life Realty
Listing Agent: Paul DeLano
Last Updated: May - 01 - 2026
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