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52350 Susan Lane, Dowagiac, MI 49047

$450,000

Lakefront Retreat on Priest Lake, a 36-acre no-wake lake perfectly suited for fishing, paddling, and pontoon boating. This 1,680 square foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch sits on 0.48 acres with approximately 104 feet of water frontage, offering a rare combination of space, privacy, and natural beauty. Built with extensive customizations, the… Read More home features 9-foot ceilings, extra windows to maximize the water views, sliding glass doors in the living room, and upgraded floors, sink, and appliances throughout. A wooden deck spans the length of most of the home and is accessible directly from both the living room and the primary bedroom, making waterfront living feel effortless every single day. The home sits on a cement poured crawl space and is equipped with a reverse osmosis drinking water system and water softener. Step outside and the lakefront experience continues. A newer aluminum dock with a bench seat extends out to calm, no-wake water, and the natural shoreline with a wildflower field out back has been thoughtfully maintained like a nature preserve. A cut flower garden gives you the ability to bring the beauty inside with fresh bouquets all season long. Growing on a hillside, the wildflowers protect against erosion while attracting incredible wildlife year round. The oversized pole barn with electric hookups offers covered parking and storage large enough to house a pontoon boat, a rare bonus on a lake lot of this size. The property carries genuine family roots. The land has been in the family for over 33 years. The seller's grandfather was the first to call it home, and when the property passed to her father he added the dock and used the property for lake access and storage. When the land passed to the current owners, they removed the existing structure and built a brand new custom home in its place, lovingly maintained for the past six years. No HOA. A quiet, privately owned road with well-kept neighboring homes. And a west-facing lot delivering what the owners call the BEST sunsets on the lake. The owners hope to find a buyer who will love and preserve the nature and wildlife that make Priest Lake so special. Boating, bird watching, star gazing, and front-row sunset views await. Come see it for yourself. Located in Southwest Michigan near the Sister Lakes region, just minutes from the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail and under two hours from Chicago. Read Less

Courtesy of Epique Realty, Cathy Ficks-Blasy.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 19, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,680

Lot Size

0.48 Acres

Year Built

2020

MLS Number

26026291

30 Days Snapshot Of 49047

$376k

+26%

(avg) sold price

-7%

homes sold

-65%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Property Access

Road Surface Type: "Paved"

Appliances & Equipment

Appliances: "Iron Water FIlter", "Dishwasher", "Dryer", "Oven", "Range", "Refrigerator", "Washer", "Water Softener Owned"

Basement

Basement: "Crawl Space"

Building

Architectural Style: "Ranch", Building Area Total: 1,680, Construction Materials: "Vinyl Siding", Living Area: 1,680, Year Built: 2020, 1 story

Cooling

Cooling Included, Cooling: "Central Air"

Exterior Features

Features: "Play Equipment"

Fireplaces

Features: "Other", 1 total fireplace

Water Features

Water Body Name: Priest Lake, Waterfront Features: "Lake", Waterfront Property

Heating

Heating: "Forced Air", Heating Included

Interior Features

Features: "Center Island", "Pantry"

Laundry

Features: "Electric Dryer Hookup", "Main Level", "Washer Hookup"

Lot

Features: "Level", 0.48 acres, Area: 0.48, Dimensions: 104 x 195 x 102 x 209, 20,909 square feet

Parking

Features: "Detached"

Property

Other Structures: "Pole Barn", Parcel Number: 14-130-400-042-00, Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Roof

Roof: "Composition"

Sewer

Sewer: "Septic Tank"

Taxes

Annual Amount: $3,866, Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Water Source: "Well"

Windows

Features: "Insulated Windows"

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