Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
912
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
26,572
Status:
Active Backup
Current Price:
$299,000
List Date:
1/03/2026
Last Modified:
2/07/2026
52376 Joy Drive, Dowagiac, MI 49047
$299,000
Description
Experience quiet lakefront living on Priest Lake, a 36-acre no-wake lake known for its serenity. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch with a walkout basement offers 106 feet of frontage and beautiful water views. Enjoy peaceful morning sunrises and evenings from the covered, screened-in back deck, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The property includes a detached two-car garage and a lakeside shed with water and electric hookups for added convenience. A standout feature is the expansive sandy beach creating the perfect setting for swimming and lakeside gatherings. Owned by just three owners and cherished by the same family for more than 40 years, this property invites you to create your own lasting lakefront memories.
More Information MLS# 26000207
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Downey St; Dead End Road
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
Municipality: Silver Creek Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 327.85
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 100x288x106x272
Road Frontage: 100
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: No
Total Fireplaces: 0
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Priest Lake
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 912
SqFt Above Grade: 912
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 780
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 132
Building Total SqFt: 1824
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Priest Lake
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 1
School District: Dowagiac
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.61
Lot Square Footage: 26572
Year Built: 1972
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 67742
SEV: 94500
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2990.81
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Tax ID #: 14-130-400-025-00
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Experience quiet lakefront living on Priest Lake, a 36-acre no-wake lake known for its serenity. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch with a walkout basement offers 106 feet of frontage and beautiful water views. Enjoy peaceful morning sunrises and evenings from the covered, screened-in back deck, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The property includes a detached two-car garage and a lakeside shed with water and electric hookups for added convenience. A standout feature is the expansive sandy beach creating the perfect setting for swimming and lakeside gatherings. Owned by just three owners and cherished by the same family for more than 40 years, this property invites you to create your own lasting lakefront memories.
Legal: 483-1060 438-540 360-312 1898 5S-16W LOT 25 PRIEST LAKE HILLS.
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 106
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Dock: 1
No Wake: 1
Private Frontage: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Electric: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Baseboard: 1
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 912
Lower Rooms
Lower Full Baths: 1
Lower Finished SQFT: 780
Total Lower SQFT: 912
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 0
Driveway
Asphalt: 1
Substructure
Walk-Out Access: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Screens: 1
Storms: 1
Additional Items
Basement Partially Finished: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Sump Pump: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Exterior Features
Scrn Porch: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Covered: 1
Screened: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Location Property Info
County: Cass
Street #: 52376
Street Name: Joy
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49047
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active Backup
List Price: $299,000
Current Price: $299,000
Listing Date: 2026-01-03
Remarks Misc
Directions: From center of Dowagiac head North on Front St. that turns into M51; West onto Downey St; North on Joy Drive to sign on East side of road.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Replacement; Screens; Storms
Substructure: Walk-Out Access
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Sump Pump
Appliances: Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Electric
Heat Type: Baseboard; Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Water Heater: Electric
Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
Flooring: Carpet; Tile
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Screened
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Asphalt
Street Type: Paved
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Length: 10.00
Length: 10.00
Width: 9.00
Level: Main
Width: 9.00
Bedroom 2
Length: 11.00
Length: 11.00
Width: 10.00
Level: Main
Width: 10.00
Bedroom 3
Length: 9.00
Length: 9.00
Width: 9.00
Level: Main
Width: 9.00
Living Room
Length: 12.00
Length: 12.00
Width: 16.00
Level: Main
Width: 16.00
Kitchen
Length: 10.00
Length: 10.00
Width: 17.00
Level: Main
Width: 17.00
Listing Office:
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Listing Agent:
Emily Smith
Last Updated: February - 07 - 2026
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