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$2,400,000

Sale Pending
20335 Cara Ave, Cassopolis, MI 49031
6 Beds
4 Baths
3,159 Square Feet
0.80 Acres Lot
Built in 1896
Sale Pending
Units n/a
Checked: 3 hours ago
Updated: Sep 04, 2025 at 10:08AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$11,019
Cap Rate
0.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-24.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.10
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-19.1%

Property Description


0.80 Acres Lot
Built in 1896
Sale Pending
Units n/a

OVER 100' OF FRONTAGE WITH UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS ON THE BIGGEST LOT SOLD IN YEARS! This rare find is a historical beauty with endless charm. The home sits on the esteemed Northern Shoreline with 112 ft of frontage & hosts a deep water boat house. The large lot (nearly an acre) provides space and privacy not often found on Diamond Lake. Walking through this classic home you will find an updated kitchen & a living room with French doors surrounding it to let natural light in & stunning lake views from every room in the house. Or just relax on your expansive front porch & enjoy the views. Enjoy this home or build your dream home or build a larger garage with a bunkhouse. For entertainment, there is a 9 hole golf course, yacht club, sailing club and sandbar, & awesome 4th of July fireworks!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached
  • Details: Detached, Unpaved
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 6

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 13
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Composition

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 1410003201900
  • Lot Size: 35063 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1896

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $26,931

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Private, Well
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Location

  • County: Cass

Listing Details


Listed by:
Michelle Scott
Michigan Lakes Real Estate Team
(574) 286-9050

Source:
Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS
MLS#: 25012341
Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$11,019
Cap Rate
0.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-24.0%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.10
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-19.1%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$2,400,000
Amount financed:
-$1,920,000
Down payment:
$480,000
Closing costs:
$72,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$552,000
Square feet:
3,159
Cost per square foot:
$760
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.61

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,920,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.625%
Principal & interest:
$12,294
Property tax:
$2,244
Insurance:
$357
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$14,895

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$5,100 $61,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$306 -$3,672
Operating income:
$4,794 $57,528

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (44%)
44%-$2,244-$26,931
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$357-$4,284
Property management: (8%)
8%-$408-$4,896
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$255-$3,060
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$255-$3,060
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (69%)
69%-$3,519-$42,231

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,275 $15,300
Mortgage payments:
-$12,294 -$147,528
Cash flow:
$11,019 $132,228