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$450,000
26046861 MLS ACTIVE Status
This Cass County recreational property offers a combination of habitat, access, cover, and wildlife-management potential that is increasingly difficult to find in southwest Michigan. The property is positioned in an area where agricultural ground, wetland habitat, wooded cover, and established wildlife travel corridors come together, creating a strong setting for hunting, recreation, and long-term land stewardship. The land features a creek/drain, mature trees, thick security cover, open areas, and an established trail system that provides access throughout the tract. Paved road frontage and improved(rocked) driveway and an easement providing secondary access. These access features are essential for hunting, property maintenance, recreation, and potential future improvements. One of the most compelling aspects of this property is its wildlife habitat structure. Thick security cover provides areas where whitetails can move, bed, and remain concealed, while mature maple, walnut, and oak trees contribute to the overall diversity and character of the woods. The combination of mature timber and dense cover gives the property multiple habitat components rather than relying on a single type of acreage. A creek running through the property adds another important natural feature. Water is a valuable component of wildlife habitat and can also enhance the recreational character of the land. The surrounding landscape further strengthens the property's hunting potential, with adjacent wetland and agricultural areas creating natural transitions between cover types. These changes in habitat can concentrate wildlife movement and create travel corridors, funnels, and staging areas that are useful to a hunter studying the property and surrounding terrain. With adjacent vast areas of wetland providing the security necessary to consistently produce mature whitetails. The current owners have already begun improving the property for wildlife management. Mowed and maintained trails provide an established framework for accessing different portions of the land while helping minimize unnecessary disturbance through strategic access. Food plot areas are also in progress, giving the next owner an opportunity to continue the property as a turnkey whitetail hunting setup. With thoughtful placement of food sources, access routes, stand locations, and additional habitat improvements, there is room to further enhance the property's existing wildlife-management strategy. The terrain and surrounding land uses also create opportunities to study and take advantage of known deer travel patterns. Through the seller's reports of mature deer travel routes, we have strategically laid out a food plot plan with the property considering surrounding habitats. Rather than making assumptions about future wildlife activity, buyers can use the existing trails, cover, wetland edges, agricultural transitions, and terrain features as a foundation for their own habitat and hunting plan. For the recreational landowner, the property provides more than hunting potential. The maintained trail network can be used for hiking, wildlife observation, property management, and outdoor recreation. The mix of woods, creek, open ground, and dense cover creates a varied landscape to explore throughout the seasons. The potential build site also adds another layer of flexibility, subject to local zoning, soil conditions, setbacks, utilities, permits, and all applicable governmental approvals. The location is another major consideration. Marcellus is a small community in Cass County with convenient access to the surrounding southwest Michigan recreational landscape. Cass County is known for its lakes, parks, trails, forests, waterways, and outdoor recreation opportunities. County information notes more than 100 lakes throughout the county, along with multiple public parks and recreational destinations. Nearby Fred Russ Forest Park, located east of Dowagiac along Marcellus Highway, provides hiking, equestrian trails, cross-country skiing, fishing, and canoe access, adding to the area's broader recreational appeal. This property should be considered by buyers looking for a southwest Michigan hunting property with established access, diverse habitat, a creek, mature timber, thick security cover, and opportunities for continued wildlife improvements. The combination of paved road frontage, an improved drive, secondary access, established trails, food plot development, and surrounding wetland and agricultural habitat gives the property a strong foundation for continued recreational and hunting use. Properties with this combination of existing improvements and habitat potential do not frequently become available in the Marcellus area. Whether the goal is to pursue whitetails, improve wildlife habitat, establish food plots, enjoy private outdoor recreation, or explore a future homesite, this Cass County property provides a versatile base for the next landowner to continue taking the tract to the next level.

VL Burlington Rd, Marcellus

$399,900
26041950 MLS ACTIVE Status
40 acres of rolling wooded land with tons of road frontage and 5 minutes from 131.This property is truly beautiful with a rolling terrain and peaceful location. The 2,640 feet of road frontage allows you up to 8 land divisions if wanted. If Have you ever dreamed of a family compound with each having separate building sites, this is your parcel. Whether you are looking to hunt, enjoy nature walks in the woods or a private building site for an estate property this parcel fits the ticket on all. The convenient location, less than 15 minutes to Portage or Three Rivers allows you to live in the country but close to the everyday benefits of the city. Stake survey has been completed. Call owner Ryan at 269-720-3777 for details. Trails mowed on North side of property, and where parking is on Stuck heading into the property.

Stuck Road, Marcellus

$780,000
26040761 MLS ACTIVE Status
Whether you're searching for productive farmland, a secluded hunting property, or the perfect place to build your dream home, this 77± acre property offers endless possibilities. Approximately 64 acres are currently tillable and leased to a local farmer, generating around $10,000 annually. Mature tree lines divide the fields, creating exceptional privacy while providing excellent habitat and travel corridors for whitetail deer and turkey. With approximately 3,600 feet of road frontage along the north and west property lines, the property offers multiple potential building sites and future split potential (subject to township approval). Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Three Rivers and 25 minutes from Portage. Property is currently enrolled in Michigan's PA 116 Farmland Preservation Program.

12753 Bliss Road, Marcellus

$99,000
20261050050 MLS ACTIVE Status
Located just south of Fish Lake in Marcellus. Hundreds of feet away from the Fish Lake boat ramp site. Jump at this opportunity to own a peaceful piece of land close to Fish Lake (often referred to as Big Fish Lake) is a scenic, 340-acre, spring-fed body of water located in Marcellus Township, Cass County. Reaching depths of nearly 50 feet, it is the largest in a three-lake chain known for its clean water, wildlife habitats, and excellent fishing.Fish Lake supports a wide variety of fish species with the most significant being healthy population of Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch. The lake features clear waters ideal for pontoon cruising, kayaking, and general recreational boating. Access to Fish Lake is controlled by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) maintains public access sites for the lake to facilitate fishing and boat launching.

00 Steinninger, Marcellus

$99,000
26016596 MLS ACTIVE Status
Vacant Land located just south of Fish Lake and the popular The Rock on Big Fish Lake restaurant! The boat launch is located just down the road. Sale includes 2 parcels, totalling just under 5 acres. Excellent location for your new home or a storage building for your lake toys. Electric is run to the properties. As a courtesy, surveys for both parcels are available for a prospective buyer's review. Seller had an old structure removed from the south property after the 2024 survey was completed. All information is provided to the best of current owner's knowledge. Buyer and buyer agent are encouraged to verify all information provided, including but not limited to, their own independent survey. Buyer is responsible for checking with township authorities regarding any building plans.

52151 Finch Road, Marcellus