$620,000

Located along VL Dutch Settlement Road near Dowagiac, Michigan, this exceptional 100+/- acre recreational property combines mature timber, rolling topography, extensive groomed trails, significant Dowagiac Creek frontage, paved road access, and a private setting close to modern conveniences. The diverse landscape creates an outstanding opportunity for a buyer looking for recreational land, hunting property, timberland, wildlife habitat, or a long-term rural investment in southwest Michigan. The property features beautiful rolling terrain with mature timber throughout. Maple, oak, cherry, and pine are among the primary tree species, creating a diverse forest environment with varying cover, structure, and character. The rolling topography creates a property that feels even bigger than it is and provides opportunities to move throughout the property while taking advantage of different terrain features. Miles of groomed trails dissect the acreage, providing an established network for access and enjoying every inch of its recreational potential. For the outdoor enthusiast, the combination of mature timber, diverse terrain, water frontage, and established trails is special! The property has been developed with infrastructure that makes it ready for its next chapter, giving the next owner a foundation from which to continue recreational use, wildlife management, timber stewardship, and other land improvements. The existing trail system can provide access throughout the acreage while also showcasing the variety of habitat and terrain found across this substantial tract. Dowagiac Creek and its mature oak-laden banks make this tract one of a kind, adding another important dimension to the recreational landscape. Water frontage can provide habitat diversity, scenic character, and additional opportunities for enjoying the outdoors including fishing and waterfowl hunting. The creek and surrounding habitat contribute to a property setting that is well suited to wildlife observation and recreational pursuits. The combination of timber and creek frontage creates natural diversity across the property and enhances its overall character. The property also offers excellent hunting potential. The combination of mature timber, diverse terrain, creek frontage, established trails, and adjacent sanctuary creates a setting that can support a variety of wildlife-management and hunting strategies. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, and waterfowl are among the wildlife species found on the property. The trails, topography, and plot openings provide the opportunity to hunt this great tract effectively. With a little TLC the diversity of this tract and hunt ability could make it a very consistent Cass county producer! The surrounding wetlands and sanctuary cover provides an additional component to the property's recreational appeal. Having substantial areas of secure cover adjacent to the property can be an important consideration for recreational landowners, particularly when evaluating a property for wildlife habitat and hunting management. The property's rolling terrain and mature forest also provide numerous options for evaluating stand locations, access routes, habitat improvements, and other management strategies. Access is another significant advantage. The property has paved road frontage along VL Dutch Settlement Road, providing direct access from an established public roadway. The location places this recreational tract within convenient reach of Dowagiac while still offering a secluded setting once inside the property. This balance between accessibility and privacy is increasingly desirable for buyers searching for recreational acreage that does not require a long drive from everyday amenities. The property's location near Dowagiac also places it within a region recognized for outdoor recreation. Cass County contains numerous lakes, streams, parks, and public recreation areas, providing additional opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Nearby public recreation resources complement the private recreational opportunities available on this 100± acre tract. The acreage may also offer potential for future building or other improvements, subject to local zoning, land-use regulations, site conditions, permits, access requirements, and other applicable restrictions. Buyers interested in constructing a residence, cabin, outbuilding, or other improvements should independently verify buildability and all applicable requirements with the appropriate local authorities. The property's existing infrastructure and road frontage provide an excellent starting point for evaluating potential future improvements and adding investment potential to the long list of attributes this Cass county acreage provides. From a timber perspective, the mature forest is an important component of the property. The presence of maple, oak, cherry, and pine provides species diversity and adds to the recreational and aesthetic qualities of the land. A professional timber inventory or forester consultation could provide additional information regarding species composition, merchantable timber volume, forest health, management opportunities, and potential timber value. The trail network is one of the property's defining characteristics. Miles of groomed trails provide connectivity across the rolling terrain and make it possible to explore a substantial portion of the acreage. Established trails can also provide practical access for property maintenance, recreational activities, habitat work, timber management, and hunting access. Their existing condition and configuration should be evaluated during an on-site inspection. At approximately 100± acres, the property provides enough land to create a meaningful recreational experience while remaining conveniently located near Dowagiac. It offers a rare combination of mature timber, rolling topography, water frontage, established trails, paved road access, wildlife habitat, and potential for future improvement. Whether the objective is hunting, fishing, wildlife management, timber stewardship, outdoor recreation, or simply owning a substantial tract of private land, this property deserves serious consideration. Properties combining this level of acreage with Dowagiac Creek frontage, mature hardwood and pine timber, groomed trail infrastructure, rolling terrain, and proximity to town are uncommon! The property offers an opportunity to establish a long-term recreational retreat in a convenient southwest Michigan location while retaining the flexibility to shape the property according to the owner's goals. This special property is just outside Dowagiac city limits and provides the rare combination of rural privacy and convenient access to local services. The result is a diverse recreational property with multiple potential uses and a strong foundation for continued land management and improvement. Don't take my word for it; let's go check it out!