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51831 M 51 N, Dowagiac, MI 49047

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For Sale

$219,900

3 beds • 2 baths • 1,616 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 1,211 /mo. †

6.76% APR for 30 yrs.
$820 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • $136.08
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

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Large old farmhouse sitting on roughly 3.7 acres with 3-4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, enclosed front and rear porchs. Kitchen offers ample cabinet space with charming breakfast nook. Please note laundry is on the main floor but located on the back porch (15 x 6) but heated with space heaters. Possible 4th bedroom on east side of the home heated with wall furnace but does not work. Bulk of the property is wooded. In addition, there's a large barn. Great opportunity for someone looking to get in the country! Please note age is estimated. Per the county GIS mapping property dimensions comes out at 3.7 acres, Buyer/Buyers agent to verify
MLS# 25003717

Courtesy Of Sunrise Real Estate
2137 M-139 Hwy, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1655

Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Amenities
    Deck, Porch
  • Architecture Style
    Other
  • Exterior Type
    Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Floor Covering
    Wood
  • Heating System
    Forced Air
  • Lot Size
    3.73 Acres
  • Roof Type
    Asphalt
  • Rooms
    Bonus Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room

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  • Principle and Interest
    $1,142
  • Property Taxes
    $68
  • Hazard Insurance
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  • Private Mortgage Insurance
    $0
  • HOA Dues
    $0
  • Total Monthly Payment:
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Schools

Kincheloe Elementary School

Grades PK-5 Public School

Dowagiac, MI 49047 3.3 miles
25121 gage st

257 total students
17:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C+

School Details

Dowagiac Middle School

Grades 6-8 Public School

Dowagiac, MI 49047 5.2 miles
57072 riverside dr

505 total students
21:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C

School Details

Union High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Dowagiac, MI 49047 3.8 miles
701 w prairie ronde st

579 total students
21:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C+

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Calvary Bible Academy 3.6 miles Private KG-11
North Pointe Center 3.6 miles Public KG-12
Pathfinders Alternative Education 3.8 miles Public 9-12 F
Justus Gage Elementary School 3.8 miles Public PK-5 C
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School 4.1 miles Public KG-5 C+

Calvary Bible Academy

Distance: 3.6 miles

Type Private

Grades: KG-11

North Pointe Center

Distance: 3.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-12

Pathfinders Alternative Education

Distance: 3.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

F

Justus Gage Elementary School

Distance: 3.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

C

Patrick Hamilton Elementary School

Distance: 4.1 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

C+

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Dowagiac, MI 49047

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Dowagiac, MI 49047

This community’s employment is highest in the production occupations and sales industries. The area’s overall household expenses are below the national average.

84° July
Hottest Average Month
16° January
Coldest Average Month
5,499 Total Households in Area
-0.2% Increase in population since the year 2010
30.2%
of households
have children
24 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

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Demographic facts
for Dowagiac, MI 49047

Dowagiac, MI 49047 has a population of 13,849 people in 5,499 households with a median age of 41.3 years old.

-0.2%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending down
5,566
Total households as of 2010
0.9%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 41.3 years old. The smallest percentage group is 55-64 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 77%
Hispanic 8%
Black 6%
Other 4%
Native American 2%
Asian <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 77%, followed by Hispanic at 8%, Black at 6%, and Other at 4%.

Economics
for Dowagiac, MI 49047

111 /sq mi
Population Density
$57,552 /yr
Median Household Income
$187,500
Median Sales Price
24 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 19.96% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 90%
  • Walk or Bike 6%
  • Work from Home 4%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 4,321 60%
Vacant 1,693 24%
Rented 1,178 16%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 59%
Blue Collar 41%

Family & Education Facts
for Dowagiac, MI 49047

41.3 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.5
persons per
household

42.4%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 32%
Some College 22%
Bachelors Degree 15%
Some High School 13%
Associates Degree 12%
Graduate Degree 5%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 32.35% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

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30.3% of households have children

Weather
for Dowagiac, MI 49047

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 84° F in July to a low of 16° F in January

84° July
Hottest Average Month
16° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
16°
32°
Feb
18°
35°
Mar
26°
45°
Apr
37°
59°
May
47°
71°
Jun
57°
80°
Jul
61°
84°
Aug
59°
82°
Sep
52°
75°
Oct
41°
63°
Nov
32°
48°
Dec
22°
36°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

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