3 beds1,458 sqft$243/sqft
1166 North Long Road, Pierson, MI 49339
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Description

Please see the details below regarding the "Safe House," a unique, energy-efficient, and sustainable earth-sheltered home and design studio built in 1984. Property Overview: - Lot Size: 3.2 private acres - Living Space: 1,458 sq ft main floor with three bedrooms - Garage: 648 sq ft one-stall attached garage - Interior Features: All-electric fireplace set in a real rock fireplace Design & Sustainability Features: - Earth-Sheltered Construction: Poured concrete walls vary in height based on direction,...Please see the details below regarding the "Safe House," a unique, energy-efficient, and sustainable earth-sheltered home and design studio built in 1984. Property Overview: - Lot Size: 3.2 private acres - Living Space: 1,458 sq ft main floor with three bedrooms - Garage: 648 sq ft one-stall attached garage - Interior Features: All-electric fireplace set in a real rock fireplace Design & Sustainability Features: - Earth-Sheltered Construction: Poured concrete walls vary in height based on direction, sheltering the building from cold winter winds. Property Overview: - Lot Size: 3.2 private acres - Living Space: 1,458 sq ft main floor with three bedrooms - Garage: 648 sq ft one-stall attached garage - Interior Features: All-electric fireplace set in a real rock fireplace Design & Sustainability Features: - Earth-Sheltered Construction: Poured concrete walls vary in height based on direction, sheltering the building from cold winter winds - Green Roof: Accessible roof featuring a biodiverse mixture of plant species. - Green Roof: Accessible roof featuring a biodiverse mixture of plant species - Seasonal Efficiency: The design allows for full shade in the summer to minimize air conditioning needs, while increasing natural light penetration during the shorter winter days. How Earth Berming Works: The performance of this structure relies on thermal mass and geothermal regulation. The surrounding soil acts as a thermal battery, absorbing and slowly releasing heat (thermal lag) to dampen the effects of extreme outdoor temperatures. At several feet below the surface, the earth's temperature remains relatively constant year-round (typically between 55 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit). By burying the walls beneath this thermal boundary, the house interfaces with a stable temperature zone. This reduces the temperature differential between the inside and outside, making the structure warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer than a conventional home, thereby requiring less energy to maintain a comfortable indoor climate.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/12/2026 01:12 PM

  1. Listed by Robyn R Britton • Brokerage DRE #6505396035 • Ensley Real Estate
    P: (616) 835-1116 robyn@ensleyteam.com

Property Details for 1166 North Long Road

Status
MLS #
72026042217
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$1,800 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1983
Lot Size
3.30 AC / 143,748 SF
Architectural Style
Other
Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Residential

Location

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Building Information for 1166 North Long Road

Stories1Year Built1983Building Size-Lot Size3.30 AC / 143,748 SF

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$1,949 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,799

Property Taxes

$150

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1166 North Long Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 131 exit to Sand Lake Turn left on N 4th Street it is merge into Long Road - 1166 N Long Rd., Pierson
  • Latitude: 43.311299
  • Longitude: -85.511304
  • Cross Street: Trufant Rd - Stanton Rd
  • MLS Area Major: Area59071Pierson Twp
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 01502801430
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,799.70
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,799.70
  • Tax Assessed Value: $44,556.00
  • Tax Legal Description: See Attached
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • High School District: Tri County Howard City
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Other
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.3
  • Lot Size Area: 152024.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 312.72x564x312.72x564
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Road Frontage Feet: 313
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Other
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 99700.0
  • Living Area: 1458.0
  • Building Area Total: 2106.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1458.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Year Built: 1983
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Roof: Concrete, Other
  • Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Other
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Water Heater Fuel: Propane
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Other
  • Fencing: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Other
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 3
  • Room Area: 80.0
  • Room Dimensions: 8.0 x 10.0
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Area: 80.0
  • Room Dimensions: 8.0 x 10.0
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other
Room 5
  • Room Area: 200.0
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 20.0
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Area: 250.0
  • Room Dimensions: 10.0 x 25.0
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 25.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Game Room
Room 7
  • Room Area: 112.0
  • Room Dimensions: 8.0 x 14.0
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 8
  • Room Area: 60.0
  • Room Dimensions: 6.0 x 10.0
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 1166 North Long Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #72026042217

$354,000
Jul 18, 2011

Sold

Realcomp #65011033329

$22,000
Jul 12, 2011

Contract Signed

Realcomp #65011033329

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/10/2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #72026042217

$354,000
07/18/2011

Sold

Realcomp #65011033329

$22,000
07/12/2011

Contract Signed

Realcomp #65011033329

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1166 North Long Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size142,006 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMONTCALMAPN015-028-014-30

Schools near 1166 North Long Road

This home is within Tri County Area Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Macnaughton School
PublicPK to 2

Sand Lake Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Tri County Middle School
Public6 to 8

Tri County Senior High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1166 North Long Road is a single family home for sale in Pierson, MI 49339. This property was listed for sale on August 10, 2026 by Ensley Real Estate, it's currently listed at $354,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on July 18, 2011. This listing's school district is Tri County Area Schools. Nearby schools include Macnaughton School, Sand Lake Elementary School and Tri County Middle School. 1166 North Long Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,458 sqft single family home built in 1983.

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