1.64 Acres, Power On-Site
17285 Williamsville St : Cassopolis, MI 49031
Cass County, Michigan

Land Description
Owner Financing Available - Inquire For Terms.
Cheap Land in Michigan near Paradise Lake.
This tranquil country setting lies just 12 minutes outside Cassopolis and offers a flat, cleared homesite with on-site power.
On-Site Power
Cleared, Flat Homesite
Paved Road Frontage
Very Buildable: No Floodplain or Wetlands
Just 5 mins to Paradise Lake boat ramp
Priced about 16% Below Market
PROPERTY: This 1.64 acre parcel of land, with 100 feet of paved road frontage on Williamsville Street, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Nestled behind a natural wall of pines, poplars, and oaks, you'll find a flat, cleared homesite with a power pole and meter, assuring that modern conveniences are just a flip of a switch away for the next home here. The existence of house here years ago means that a well and septic system also is likely to exist but their location and condition are unknown, so we've priced this lot assuming new water & septic installations will be required. The flexible Ag-2 Agricultural zoning opens up a world of possibilities, allowing for a wide variety of uses and residential styles, including mobile homes. Your building plans won't be thwarted by floodplains or wetlands encroachments either, because this lot is high and dry. Location is key in real estate, and the short 2 minute drive to Paradise Lake and 12 minute drive to Diamond Lake (in Cassopolis) will be a welcome luxury for any fisherman or water lover. Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity at an unbeatable price.
Call, text, or email Scott if you have any questions or would like to make an offer. We've posted a lot of info below - including critical instructions for visiting the property - so please keep reading.
Best Deal in the Market.
Property Description
ADDRESS (street estimated - use GPS for navigation): 17285 Williamsville St, Cassopolis, MI 49031
Size: 1.64 acres
Gps Coordinates: 41.871243, -85.900978
Abridged Legal Description: 195C 361-1012 E 100 Ft Of W 1100 Ft Of N 1/2 Sw 1/4 Se 1/4. Sec 11
Plat Map/Survey: none
TITLE: General Warranty deed (clean - no back taxes, no liens)
MINERAL Rights: any mineral rights we own will convey to buyer (we have no knowledge of severance of mineral rights by a previous owner)
DIMENSIONS (approximate): 100' x 660'
Floodplain: none, no wetlands
ELEVATION: 919 feet
TERRAIN: generally flat
CONDITION: cleared near road, power pole on-site, wooded remainder
ACCESS: 100 feet of direct frontage on Williamsville Street, a paved public road
POWER: power pole on-site
WATER: well is believed to have been installed but location and condition not verified
WASTEWATER: septic system is believed to have been installed but location and condition not verified
TAXES: in 2022
Hoa: none
DEED Restrictions: none
RESTRICTIONS/ZONING: A-2 Agricultural (summarized below)
Single family home, minimum floor area 1000 sf
Mobile homes OK as long as they satisfy minimum sf requirement of 1000 sf
Multi-family home OK with permit
Accessory buildings like garages, sheds, play houses Ok
Some commercial uses OK by permit, like day care, kennels, tree farm, vet clinic
Setbacks: 60 feet from road (front), 20 feet from side, 35 feet from rear
NOTE: the 2 acre minimum to build does NOT apply to this lot, as it was platted before this regulation was passed (verified by Calvin Township Zoning Manager Doug Kuhlman)
SCHOOL Districts: Sam Adams (Elementary) - Cassopolis (Middle School) - Cassopolis (High School)
NEAREST Cities: Cassopolis, Three Rivers, South Bend, In
Nearest Airports: South Bend International (41 mins), Chicago Midway International (2 hrs 29 mins)
Visiting The Property
You can go view the property at your convenience - owner does not need to accompany. Please call/text us to let us know you're heading out, so we can (1) confirm its availability (our land does sell fast), and (2) ensure we have our phone on us in case you need help or have any questions. We'd appreciate a couple hours notice if possible. In case you lose cell phone service, it may be helpful to print off as many helpful documents as you can before you head out there.
Driving Directions:
You can navigate to GPS coordinates 41.871243, -85.900978.
Now you should be able to see the property lines on the map, and the green dot represents where you're currently standing. This is a very important tool to learn Before you head out there. Please call us if you have any questions about it.
Local Attractions
Access a world of recreation at your doorstep, with Paradise Lake just 4 minutes up the road, a tranquil reservoir spanning 185 acres and offering scenic views, boating and fishing opportunities, or head 6 minutes northeast toward Dr. Lawless International Dark Sky Park, featuring cross-country ski trails, biking and hiking trails, disc golf, volleyball courts, fishing, horseshoe pits, and picnicking spots on over 800 acres, and serene dark skies perfect for stargazers. 10 minutes to the northwest is the village of Cassopolis, hosting grocery stores, local restaurants, fast food chains and medical clinics, while the nearest Walmart is in Elkhart, 21 minutes south. If you're looking for major retailers or some elite college sports action, South Bend, home of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, is just about 40 minutes away.
NEARBY - Paradise Lake (4 minutes), Dr. Lawless International Dark Sky Park (6 minutes), Grand Mere State Park (55 minutes), Silver Beach County Park (1 hour), Warren Dunes State Park (1 hour), Indiana Dunes National Park (1 h 11 minutes), Potawatomi Zoo (44 minutes), Wellfield Botanic Gardens (23 minutes), Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum (21 minutes), Diamond Lake Golf Club (10 minutes).
CASSOPOLIS (10 minutes, nearest grocery store and county seat)
RETAIL - Dussel's Farm Market & Greenhouses, Harding's Market, Family Dollar, K B Village Express, Hayden & Sons True Value Hardware, and more.
RESTAURANTS - The Twirl, Stone Lake Bar and Grill, Broadway Cafe, George's Cafe, The Holden Green Tavern, McDonald's, Subway, and more.
MEDICAL Services? Yes, Cassopolis Family Clinic Network, Natural Solutions of MI, Rite Aid Pharmacy, and more.
RECREATIONAL - Pioneer Log Cabin Museum, Diamond Lake
ELKHART, IN (21 minutes, nearest Walmart)
RETAIL - Walmart, Martin's Super Market, Kroger, Beardsley Market, Shoppes on Six, Five Below, Central Hardware & Plumbing, and more.
RESTAURANTS - Cappy's Northside Bar and Grill, Chubby Trout, El Maguey Grill, Callahan's Restaurant, Wendy's, McDonald's, and more.
MEDICAL Services? Yes, Elkhart Clinic - Main Office, Osmc Medical center, Everside Health Elkhart County Clinic, Walgreens, Cvs.
Recreational - Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Potawatomi Zoo, Simonton Lake Public Access, Four Lakes Country Club.
SOUTH Bend, IN (40 minutes, nearest major city, home of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish)
Financing
OWNER Financing: We do not offer owner-financing but you could get a loan through a bank or another lender and we'd be happy to coordinate with them.
OUTSIDE Financing: Your best deal for financing will come from a local bank or credit union and we can help you find a great deal. Land loans typically require about 15-25% down.
Rural 1st is America's leading land lender for rural properties and they require as little as 15% down on a 10 or 15-year fixed land loan, with no Pmi, and they prefer a credit score of 720 or better. Please contact Michael Wirth by phone or email. They do serve Michigan.
Making An Offer
Call, text, or email Scott if you'd like to discuss an offer.
FOR Sale BY Owner: We are investors, and are selling this lot For-Sale-By-Owner. You do not need to submit your offer through a real estate agent, and in our experience we close transactions more quickly and easily by having our dedicated transaction coordinator work directly with the Title Company and Buyers. We will also both save money on commission/fees by cutting out agents as the middle men. However, if you feel strongly about working with a Realtor, then you're welcome to have them contact us on your behalf.
How Do We Price So Low?
WHY ARE YOU Selling It SO Cheap? We are often asked why we price our properties at below market value, and the answer is really simple: because we can, and that's our core business model. We are investors who purchase properties at a large volume and deeply liquidated rates, and by passing this discount on to our buyers, we can sell land quickly...and more of it. In fact, our average property only lasts 2-3 weeks on the market (vs. industry average of about 6 months).
DISCLAIMER: We attempt to provide detailed, accurate and up-to-date information in our listings, in order to help our buyers to the best of our ability. However, it ultimately remains the buyer's responsibility to perform their own due diligence and double check any details that are of significant importance to you including acreage, utilities, build-ability, and approved/allowable usage for the property. We are happy to help however we can.