50479 Delling Dr, Dowagiac, MI, 49047
About This Home
This is the magical vintage cottage we all remember going to for the summer as a child, or wished we had after watching that Lifetime movie. This cottage really is placed in the most beautiful place of Magician Lake. With 50 feet of lake frontage and 160 feet of the channel, you can imagine the views! This 1900's nostalgic cottage is turnkey. New well, roof, water heater and siding in 2023. As well as new in 2024 a fab awning off the attached deck. 60 feet of decking is included, ready to go in. This property is land leased from Polk Properties. Land lease in documents. 12K per year on a 15 year revolving land lease. Septic assessment billed quarterly.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: None
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space,Slab
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen
- Window features: Screens,Replacement
- Flooring: Wood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Space Heater,Wall Furnace
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 892
- Total interior livable area: 892 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1413050005600
- On leased land: Yes
- Zoning description: 401 Res
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Other
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Channel,Lake
- Waterbody name: Magician Lake
Lot
- Lot size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Leased Land
- Lot size dimensions: 114 x 147
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Cass County and Michigan
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,006 | $12,072 |
| Home Insurance * | $130 | $1,560 |
| Property Taxes | $154 | $1,848 |
| Electricity | $188 | $2,259 |
| Total | $1,478 | $17,736 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Michigan FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Listed for sale | $199,000 |
| 2025-11-17 | Listing removed | $225,000 |
| 2025-09-24 | Price change | $225,000 |
| 2025-07-23 | Price change | $235,000 |
| 2025-04-19 | Listed for sale | $237,400 |
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