50479 Delling Drive, Dowagiac, MI 49047

New Listing
$199,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 892 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 16,758 Status: Active
Current Price: $199,000 List Date: 5/11/2026 Last Modified: 5/11/2026

Overview

Description

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. 60 feet of decking is included ready to go in. 15 Year land lease remaining until March 2026. Lease is transferable for remainder of the current 15. Land lease is currently approx. $8000per 15 yr lease. Renewal and fees are/may be subject to change or increase. Septic assessment billed quartarly.

Listing Details MLS# 26021446

Location Property Info

County
Cass
Street #
50479
Street Name
Delling
Suffix
Drive
State
MI
Zip Code
49047

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.38
Lot Square Footage
16758
Lot Dimensions
114x147
Year Built
1900
Garage Y/N
No
Fireplace
No
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
892
SqFt Above Grade
892
Building Total SqFt
892
Total Beds Above Grade
2
Total Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
Yes
School District
Dowagiac
# of Outbuildings
Yes
Association YN
Yes
Waterfront
Yes
Body of Water
Magician Lake
Road Frontage
0
Basement
No
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
14-130-500-056-00
Taxable Value
38259
SEV
46400
For Tax Year
2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax
1672
Tax Year
2024
Spec Assessment & Type
Septic quarterly
Zoning
401 Res
Homestead %
0

Waterfront Options

Water Frontage
50

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade
Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
2
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
892

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description
Storage Shed
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions
8x8
Outbuilding 1 SqFt
64

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
E Lakeshore Drive and Pleasant
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Silver Creek Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
223.09
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
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. 60 feet of decking is included ready to go in. 15 Year land lease remaining until March 2026. Lease is transferable for remainder of the current 15. Land lease is currently approx. $8000per 15 yr lease. Renewal and fees are/may be subject to change or increase. Septic assessment billed quartarly.
Legal
This nostalgic cabin on Magician Lake is on leased land Polk properties calling your family to make summer memories better than a photo. Placed perfectly in the cusp of the channel and lake front corner and including 50 feet of lake frontage. Includes 60 foot dock for your boat or summer toys. 15 year land lease $12K yearly, quarterly septic and personal real property taxes. See legal.

Water Type

Channel
Yes
Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports
Yes
Channel
Yes
Deeded Access
Yes
Deeded Boat Lot
Yes
Dock
Yes
Private Frontage
Yes
Public Access 1 Mile or Less
Yes
View
Yes

Lot Description

Leased Land
Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)
Yes

Street Type

Easement
Yes
Gravel
Yes
Private
Yes
Unpaved
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Phone Available
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes

Sewer

Shared Septic
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes

Mineral Rights

No
Yes

Laundry Features

None
Yes

Exterior Material

Vinyl Siding
Yes

Assoc. Fee Incl.

None
Yes

Roofing

Shingle
Yes

Heat Source

Electric
Yes
Propane
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Space Heater
Yes
Wall Furnace
Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s)
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Substructure

Crawl Space
Yes
Slab
Yes

Windows

Replacement
Yes
Screens
Yes

Kitchen Features

Eating Area
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Exterior Features

Other
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Enclosed
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 1

Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood
Yes

Architectural Style

Cabin
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Channel; Lake Laundry Features: None Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding Roofing: Shingle Windows: Replacement; Screens Substructure: Crawl Space; Slab Lot Description: Leased Land Sewer: Shared Septic Water: Well Utilities Attached: Cable Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Phone Available Kitchen Features: Eating Area Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s) Heat Source: Electric; Propane Heat Type: Space Heater; Wall Furnace Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Water Heater: Electric Exterior Features: Other Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Enclosed; Porch(es) Other Structures: Shed(s) Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood Architectural Style: Cabin Street Type: Easement; Gravel; Private; Unpaved Mineral Rights: No Terms Available: Cash Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: WRE Sales LLC
Listing Agent: Gina Johnston-Small
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: May - 11 - 2026
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