Address
Vacant Lan N N 5th Street, Niles, MI
Price
$ 525,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#26050554
- TypeLot-Land
- Listing Status Active
- CountyBERRIEN
- CityNiles
- AreaNiles Twp
- NeighborhoodNiles Twp
- Zip49120
- StyleAcreage
- Taxes$ 2226
- Price$ 525,000
- Bedrooms0
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Lot Size37.86 Acres
Data Source:
Michigan Regional Information Center (MICHRIC)
Property Description
37.86 +/- Acres on the Dowagiac River — A Private Retreat Near Niles Some properties you have to talk yourself into. This one sells itself the moment you walk the trail down to the water. 37.86 +/- acres of mixed hardwoods and tillable ground, over 2,000 feet of frontage on the Dowagiac River, and a setting that feels a world away — even though Niles is right around the corner. Property Highlights 37.86 +/- acres — a mix of mature hardwood forest and open ground, giving you both cover and usable acreage 2,000+ feet of Dowagiac River frontage — a rare amount of river footage on a property this size 11 +/- acres tillable — income potential, food plot ground, or simply open space to shape as you see fit A trail down to the river — a smooth, well-established path takes you from the treetops down through beautiful terrain to the water's edge, where the sound of the current takes over Potential to build — bring your dreams; this property is ready for a homesite, cabin, or getaway 37.86 +/- Acres on the Dowagiac River — A Private Retreat Near Niles Some properties you have to talk yourself into. This one sells itself the moment you walk the trail down to the water. 37.86 +/- acres of mixed hardwoods and tillable ground, over 2,000 feet of frontage on the Dowagiac River, and a setting that feels a world away — even though Niles is right around the corner. Property Highlights 37.86 +/- acres — a mix of mature hardwood forest and open ground, giving you both cover and usable acreage 2,000+ feet of Dowagiac River frontage — a rare amount of river footage on a property this size 11 +/- acres tillable — income potential, food plot ground, or simply open space to shape as you see fit A trail down to the river — a smooth, well-established path takes you from the treetops down through beautiful terrain to the water's edge, where the sound of the current takes over Potential to build — bring your dreams; this property is ready for a homesite, cabin, or getaway Life on the Dowagiac River This stretch of the Dowagiac is the real deal — cool, spring-fed water that fishes more like a northern Michigan trout stream than anything you'd expect this far south. Frontage like this opens the door to: Trout, salmon, and bass fishing right from your own property Canoeing and kayaking on a river built for it A public boat launch approximately 1.3 miles upriver, giving you easy access to launch and explore even more water Wildlife and the Woods The hardwoods here don't just look good — they produce. Deer and turkey sign is abundant, with a proven track record of success. Come spring, the forest floor delivers a genuine mushroom bounty for anyone who knows where to look. Location Close enough to Niles, Michigan for convenience, far enough to disappear. This property delivers the privacy and sanctuary of river and woods without giving up easy access to town — the best of both worlds.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Listed $525,000 |
General Features
| Utilities | Electricity Available,Cable Available,None |
|---|---|
| Possession | Close Of Escrow |
| Township | Niles Twp |
| Property Subtype | Acreage |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Current Use | Recreational,Hunting,Agricultural |
| Ownership | Private Owned |
| Waterfront Features | River |
| County | Berrien |
| Property Type | Land |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | North of Niles on 5th Street. Just North of Lake St. on the Left (west side) of the Road. https://maps.app.goo.gl/iHiF35QbJzzQ4prZ8 |
| City | Niles |
| Body of Water | Dowagiac River |
| High School District | Niles |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 1649182.0 |
| Listing Terms | Cash,VA Loan,Tax Def Exchange,Conventional |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 2226.0 |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Rent Control Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Tax Assessed Value | 47886 |
| MobileHomeRemainsYN | No |
| Legal Description | COM IN C/L OF HWY M-51 705'N & 778.4'W OF E1/4 PST FRL SEC 23 T7S R17W TH W 986.8' TH N 156.75'TH W 883.9'TO DOWAGIAC RIVER TH SWLY ON RIVER TO E & W1/4 LN SD SEC 23 TH E TO C/L OF M-51 TH NELY ON C/ |
| Senior Community | None |
| New Construction | None |
Interior Features
| Total Baths | 1 |
|---|
Exterior Features
| Lot Features | Level,Ravine,Low Bank,Cleared,Recreational,Tillable,Wetland Area,Wooded |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Area | 37.86 |
| Spa | No |
| Lot Dimensions | Irregular |
| Lot Size Acres | 37.86 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Crops Included Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
| Private Frontage | True |
| View | 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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