Last Sold Price
7 beds2,878 sqft$104/sqft
51244 Bakeman Road, Dowagiac, MI 49047

Description

Seller motivated! Just over a mile from Magician Lake and Dewey Lake, this striking SEVEN bed, THREE full bath residence stands on 1.28 acres with a two car garage, a full 1 bed apartment with its own bathroom and living room, an enormous above ground pool with its own deck, two extra storage sheds, a regal covered front porch and a beautiful back deck, pergola, and fenced-in yard. Internet is through MEC Fiber Optic! As you go in the front door, you're immediately greeted by the enormous kitchen...Seller motivated! Just over a mile from Magician Lake and Dewey Lake, this striking SEVEN bed, THREE full bath residence stands on 1.28 acres with a two car garage, a full 1 bed apartment with its own bathroom and living room, an enormous above ground pool with its own deck, two extra storage sheds, a regal covered front porch and a beautiful back deck, pergola, and fenced-in yard. Internet is through MEC Fiber Optic! As you go in the front door, you're immediately greeted by the enormous kitchen regaled by the cherry cabinets, its own island, garden window and a glass door that opens out onto the back deck, pergola and fenced in yard. Main level laundry with access to back deck. The vast dining room leads from the kitchen to the huge living that can easily fit quite a bit of furniture. When it comes to main level bedrooms, we have plenty. The den and the craft room can be bedrooms as well as they have great-sized closets and doors. Wrapped with shelves, the den could be the office, the library, or the bedroom-- your choice! The craft room has this STUNNING view into the back yard and also has easy access to the deck. The last main floor bedroom has its own bathroom and TWO closets. Upstairs, we have FOUR bedrooms, an attic space that is a non-conforming bedroom and another full bathroom. All rooms have very spacious closet space. Natural gas furnace was installed brand new in April 2022, the central air conditioner June 2015. Brand new well October 2021 and there is also an antique hand pump well by the garage apartment that still works! Brand new septic tank and two new dry wells installed October 2018. The apartment has its own septic system and also has natural gas forced air and ac window units. Radon mitigation system installed in home. Come and see it today!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/29/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Aris Kubash • Brokerage DRE #6505381103 • Century 21 Affiliated
    P: (269)-588-5055 C: (269)-757-1714 Aris@Kubashrealestate.com

Property Details for 51244 Bakeman Road

Status
MLS #
22030485
Days on Market
9
Taxes
$1,451 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1865
Lot Size
1.28 AC / 55,757 SF
Architectural Style
Farmhouse

Location

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Sold By The Collective Home Group

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Building Information for 51244 Bakeman Road

Stories2Year Built1865Building Size-Lot Size1.28 AC / 55,757 SF

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$1,645 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,524

Property Taxes

$121

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 51244 Bakeman Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: M-152 and Topash
  • Municipality: Silver Creek Twp
  • Directions: gps from location
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 51244
  • Street Name: Bakeman
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Dowagiac
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49047
  • County: Cass
  • Latitude: 42.052903
  • Longitude: -86.156608
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Accessibility Feat: 36 Inch Entrance Door, 36' or + Hallway, Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath, Covered Entrance, Low Threshold Shower
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 55312.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 14-130-010-009-00
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 69900
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • SqFt Source: Previous Listing
  • Lot Dimensions: 240 X 232
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2878.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 2878.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.28
  • Lot Square Footage: 55757.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.28
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Legal: 466-200 376-90 139-C 5S-16W BEG 1217.07 FT S & 50 FT W OF N 1/4 POST, TH W 240 FT, S 232 FT, E 240 FT, N 232 FT TO BEG. SEC 10. 1.28 A M/L.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1865
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: No
  • Accessibility Features YN: Yes
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Features: Above Ground, Outdoor, Outdoor/Above
  • Roof: Composition
  • Accessibility Features: 36 Inch Entrance Door, 36' or + Hallway, Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath, Covered Entrance, Low Threshold Shower
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Exterior Material: Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Crawl Space, Michigan Basement
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es), Deck
  • Landscape: Flower Garden, Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
  • Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood
  • Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Wood
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Replacement, Garden Window
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 17
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 3.0
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Center Island, Eating Area, Garden Window, Mud Room Access
  • Additional Items: Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Water Heater: Other - See Remarks
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1878
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 7
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 300.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 2.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Storage Shed
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Rural Development, VA Loan

Property History for 51244 Bakeman Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496760611

$299,900

+7.2% / yr

Aug 29, 2022

Sold

MiRealSource #70273389

$299,900
Aug 29, 2022

Sold

Realcomp #69022030485

$299,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496760611

$299,900

+7.2% / yr

08/29/2022

Sold

MiRealSource #70273389

$299,900
08/29/2022

Sold

Realcomp #69022030485

$299,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 51244 Bakeman Road

Taxable ValueLand$9,800Additions$164,600Total$174,400
Tax Record2024$2,103 ($175 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Total Finished SqFt2,538 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,538 SqFtStories2Lot Size55,757 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyCASSAPN14-130-010-009-00

Schools near 51244 Bakeman Road

This home is within Dowagiac Union School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sister Lakes Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Dowagiac Middle School
Public6 to 8

Union High School
Public9 to 12

Pathfinders Alternative Ed
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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