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Property Description
Investment Opportunity in Charming Downtown Prime opportunity in a thriving downtown community. The main floor offers approximately 2,300 square feet of office or retail space with two street-level entrances. An easement for the shared staircase at the street level is included, which is also used by the neighboring business. The space has been updated to incorporate the historical character of the building with modern amenities and features abundant natural light, one restroom, and plenty of basement storage. The main floor is currently leased for $1,200 per month, with the lease ending upon the sale of the property. The second floor features an executive apartment with two bedrooms, two full baths, and one half bath. This luxury unit includes custom cabinetry, in-unit laundry, an outdoor balcony, and a skylight that fills the space with natural light. Two private entrances provide convenience, while fire-retardant and soundproof insulation ensures comfort and privacy. This property has been fully updated with no detail overlooked. Live upstairs and run your business on the main floor, or rent out both spaces for excellent income potential. Historic charm and modern design come together in this rare downtown investment opportunity.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 143 S Front St
General
- Price: $450,000
- Taxes: $3,248
- Status: Active
- Type: Business
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 25045398
- Updated: 9/4/2025
- Added to Site: 191 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Professional/Office, Retail
Interior
- Interior Features: Broadband
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Location
- Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
- County: Cass
- Cross Streets: Commercial and Beeson
- Driving Directions: East side of Front Street between Beeson and Commercial
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Cable Available: Yes
- Utility Description: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 1
- Construction: Other, Metal Siding
- Foundation: None, Combination
- Roof: Rubber
- Stories/Levels: 4758
- Square Feet: 4,246
- Year Built: 1800
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,631
- Lot Dimensions: 95 x 28 x 94 x 28
- Zoning: Commercial
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,248
- Terms: Conventional, Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: LLC
- Legal Description: per title commitment
- Property ID: 14-160-200-614-00
Listed by D Mottl Realty Group LLC, Matthew Money and D Mottl Realty Group LLC, Allexia L Money
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Schools
Schools serving 143 S Front St
School District:Dowagiac Union Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Justus Gage Elementary School 301 Oak Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi |
Dowagiac Middle School 57072 Riverside Drive, Dowagiac, MI 49047 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Union High School, Dowagiac, MI 701 West Prairie Ronde Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 143 S Front St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/04/2025
Listed
$450,000
1700%
MLS
8/14/2020
Sold
$25,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 143 S Front St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,326
9%
$63,000
12%
2023
$3,050
5%
$56,200
10%
2022
$2,910
3%
$51,300
5%
2020
$2,813
—
$48,700
4%
2020
$2,813
11%
$46,900
-9%
2019
$2,534
118%
$51,700
8%
2018
$1,164
2%
$47,800
5%
2017
$1,140
2%
$45,600
—
2016
$1,121
—
$45,400
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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143 S Front Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047 (MLS# 25045398) is a Business property. 143 S Front Street is currently listed for $450,000 and was received on September 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 143 S Front Street? Do you have questions about finding other Business real estate for sale in Dowagiac? You can browse all Dowagiac real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

