Property Attributes
- MLS#26022991
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCASS
- CityVandalia
- AreaPenn Twp
- NeighborhoodPenn Twp
- Zip49095
- StyleCabin
- Year Built1950
- Taxes$ 3316
- Price$ 825,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1988
- Lot Size0.88 Acres
Data Source:
Michigan Regional Information Center (MICHRIC)
Property Description
A TRULY RARE LAKEFRONT FIND ON ONE OF SOUTHERN MICHIGAN'S MOST DESRIABLE AND POPULAR ALL SPORTS LAKES! With an incredible 250 feet of private shoreline and nearly one acre of deep, beautifully wooded property, this is the kind of waterfront parcel that rarely becomes available. The expansive setting offers breathtaking views, endless room to build, and the privacy to create an extraordinary lakefront retreat. Whether you dream of a luxury waterfront estate, a multi-home family compound, or an investment opportunity, the land itself provides unlimited potential. LARGE INLAND LAKE PARCELS of this size and caliber in Southwest Michigan are EXCEPTIONALLY HARD TO FIND! The property also includes two existing homes, a detached two-car garage, a three-season sitting room house, a boathouse, and a fire pit, allowing you to enjoy the property immediately while planning for the future. Located on Donnell Lake, a 246-acre all-sports lake known for boating, fishing, and recreation. This exceptional property combines peaceful waterfront living with convenience, just 2 hours from Chicago and approximately 30 minutes from shopping, dining, and the campus of Notre Dame!
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/17/2026 | Listed $850,000 |
| 7/31/2026 | 3$825,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Electricity Available |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Roof | Composition,Metal |
| Appliances | Dryer,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer |
| Garage Spaces | 3.0 |
| Architectural Style | Cabin,Other |
| Construction Materials | Vinyl Siding,Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Township | Penn Twp |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Waterfront Features | Lake |
| County | Cass |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Other Structures | Second Garage,Boat House,Guest House |
| Total Rooms | 14 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | M60 to S Main St to Donnell Lake St to Donald Roadway W |
| City | Vandalia |
| Body of Water | Donnell Lake |
| High School District | Cassopolis |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 38333.0 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 3316.5 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Rent Control Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Tax Assessed Value | 155529 |
| MobileHomeRemainsYN | No |
| Legal Description | 483-910 483-908 868-A 6S-14W LOTS 28,29 & 30 SUPERVISOR'S PLAT SMITH'S COVE. 397837 318417 869 6S-14W LOT 31 SUPERVISOR'S PLAT SMITH'S COVE. |
| Senior Community | None |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Guest Quarters,Eat-in Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Basement | Crawl Space,Slab |
| Flooring | Carpet,Linoleum,Vinyl |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Window Features | Window Treatments |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Laundry Features | Laundry Room |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 5 |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Other |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Garage Faces Side,Garage Faces Rear,Detached,Attached |
| Lot Features | Corner Lot,Level,Recreational,Sidewalk |
| Water Source | Well |
| Lot Size Area | 0.88 |
| Spa | No |
| Building Area Total | 1988.0 |
| Lot Dimensions | irr |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.88 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Crops Included Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
| Dock | True |
| Private Frontage | True |
| View | True |
| All Sports | True |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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