Sold
Last Sold Price
$210,000
3 beds1,600 sqft

53700 Gards Prairie Road, Decatur, MI 49045

Single FamilyProperty Type
40 acresLot Size
1992Year Built
$131/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This Property would make a great retreat or a place to call home less than 15 minutes from Dowagiac, Cass, Marcellus and Decatur. 40 acres of woods with the Dowagiac creek running through it. Enjoy hunting, fishing, canoeing, or a nature walk through the many trails the seller has made through the woods. Sit at the dining room table and enjoy the view of the Turkeys in the yard or the relaxing creek. On a chilly night enjoy relaxing by the Stone fireplace in the living room. The Living room has Cathedral...This Property would make a great retreat or a place to call home less than 15 minutes from Dowagiac, Cass, Marcellus and Decatur. 40 acres of woods with the Dowagiac creek running through it. Enjoy hunting, fishing, canoeing, or a nature walk through the many trails the seller has made through the woods. Sit at the dining room table and enjoy the view of the Turkeys in the yard or the relaxing creek. On a chilly night enjoy relaxing by the Stone fireplace in the living room. The Living room has Cathedral ceilings and French doors that walkout to the large deck that is great for entertaining or just sitting and enjoying the creek and the rest of natures beauty. In the last year the seller has made many updates including, furnace, central air, hotwater heater and water softener. See a dditional pictures for more.
  • Listed by: Sandy Boyette 269.782.7801 sandyb@cressyeverett.com Brokerage DRE #6505245167 • Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Listing closed: 11/15/2004 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 2416968
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Median sold price

$223,000

Avg days on market

124

Sale-to-list ratio

87.0%

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Location

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Property Information for 53700 Gards Prairie Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,393 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Cass County
  • View: Water
  • Architectural Style: Other

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Lot Size: 40.00 AC / 1,742,400 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Marcellus Hwy & Crane
  • Municipality: Volinia Twp
  • Body of Water: Dowagiac Creek
  • Directions: Marcellus Hwy To Gards Prairie, North To Property on West side of road.
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 53700
  • Street Name: Gards Prairie
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Decatur
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49045
  • County: Cass
  • Latitude: 42.016656
  • Longitude: -85.95414
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
Taxes and HOA
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 1414002000800
  • Homestead: 100
Parking
  • Garage Y/N: No
  • Driveway: Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1600.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1600.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 40.0
  • Lot Square Footage: 1742400.0
  • Lot Size Area: 40.0
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2003
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: To Be Furnished
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 3000
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
  • Water: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: View
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Crawl Space
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Landscape: Flower Garden
  • Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 7
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Electric
  • Heat Type: Heat Pump
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Home Warranty
  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 1000
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Type: Other

Rental

Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA

Property History for 53700 Gards Prairie Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 15, 2004

Sold

Realcomp #69002416968

$210,000
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Nov 15, 2004

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #2416968

$210,000
—
Sep 28, 2004

Contract Signed

Realcomp #69002416968

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/15/2004

Sold

Realcomp #69002416968

$210,000
11/15/2004

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #2416968

$210,000
09/28/2004

Contract Signed

Realcomp #69002416968

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

Public Records for 53700 Gards Prairie Road

Taxable Value

Land

$155,400

Additions

-
Total$155,400

Tax Record

2025

$5,175 ($431 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,233 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,233 SqFt

Lot Size

1,772,892 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1991

Year Renovated

1991

County

CASS

APN

14-140-020-008-00

Schools near 53700 Gards Prairie Road

This home is within Marcellus Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Marcellus Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Marcellus Middle School
Public6 to 8

Marcellus High School
Public9 to 12

Volinia Outcome Base School
Public7 to 12

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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 53700 Gards Prairie Road, Decatur, MI 49045
$210,000
3
1,600
1,742,400
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2.5
1,856
239,580
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2
1,136
163,350
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1
924
239,580
$947
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43,560
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2,135
3,724,380

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