12449 California Road

Sawyer, MI 49125

$449,500
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Welcome to 12449 California Rd
Long driveway
mid-century modern style
approximately 2.5 acres
18 ft x 16 ft Deck
Updated Kitchen
Eating Area
Breakfast Bar
Sunny Room
Beautiful view
Sunny & Bright space
Living Room
Living Room fireplace
skylights & vaulted ceiling
Dining Room
Opens to deck & back yard
Dining Room
Primary Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Main level full Bathroom
Updated Bathroom
Family Room
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Beautiful fireplace
Family Room
Wet Bar in Family Room
Updated Bar
Solid wood countertops
Full Bathroom in Basement
Updated bathroom
Bonus Rm in Basement
Basement Bonus Room
Laundry Room
Large sliding glass doors to deck
Back yard
fenced in yard
exterior back
exterior back
exterior back
aerial view
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close to Warren Dunes
close to downtown Sawyer
close to downtown Bridgman
private setting
beautiful rural area
close to vineyards
panoramic views from Deck
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Open floor plan

Description

Looking for that ideal blend of beautiful & private tranquil setting, awesome wooded views, loaded with updates throughout interior and exterior? Plus short drive to Warren Dunes, downtown Sawyer & downtown Bridgman? Here it is! Recent renovations & new items in this unique mid-century modern style home include roof & siding (2026), 3 bedrm windows & garage windows (2025), refrigerator & dishwasher (2025), cooktop (2026), washer & dryer (2025), water heater (2026), A/C wall unit (2026), house & roof...Looking for that ideal blend of beautiful & private tranquil setting, awesome wooded views, loaded with updates throughout interior and exterior? Plus short drive to Warren Dunes, downtown Sawyer & downtown Bridgman? Here it is! Recent renovations & new items in this unique mid-century modern style home include roof & siding (2026), 3 bedrm windows & garage windows (2025), refrigerator & dishwasher (2025), cooktop (2026), washer & dryer (2025), water heater (2026), A/C wall unit (2026), house & roof insulation (2025), renovated both Full Bathrooms (2026), refinished hardwood floors main level & new carpeting Basment (2026). Design personality shines w/ large windows, brick accent walls to fireplace in Living Rm & Dining Rm that open to spacious deck with new flooring & newly fenced in section of the 2.5 acre lot. Finished basement w/Family Rm w/ masonry fireplace & wet bar, Bonus Rm & full bath. Enjoy retreat-like setting to relax, entertain or establish a micro-farm!
  1. Listed by Patricia Coughlin • RE/MAX Harbor Country @ New Buffalo
    P: (630)-330-1430 C: (630)-330-1430 coughlin2162@gmail.com

Property Details for 12449 California Road

Zoning
ag res
Architectural Style
Mid Century Modern
Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Agricultural, Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 07/02/2026 03:28 PM

Property Details for 12449 California Road

StatusActive
MLS #69026033509
Days on Market1
Taxes$2,529 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1962
Lot Size2.49 AC / 108,464 SF
CountyBerrien County
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Building Information for 12449 California Road

Stories1Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size2.49 AC / 108,464 SF

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Property Information for 12449 California Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Red Arrow Highway or I-94 to Sawyer Road east to California Road north to 12449 California Rd.
  • Latitude: 41.893082
  • Longitude: -86.551383
  • Cross Street: California Rd & Sawyer Rd
  • MLS Area Major: Weesaw Twp (11022)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 112200050008050
  • Tax Amount Summer: $2,529.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,529.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $84,070.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SPLIT ON 01/31/2013 FROM 22-0005-0008-04-7; BEG AT THE W1/4 COR SEC 5 T7S R19W TH N00DEG13'58''W 271.44' TH S89DEG30'31''E 400.00' TH S00DEG13'58''E 271.44' TH N89DEG30'31''W 400.00' TO POB
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Description: none known
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • High School District: River Valley
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 269.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.49
  • Lot Size Area: 108464.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 269 x 399 x 269 x 394
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Road Frontage Feet: 269
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 138100.0
  • Living Area: 1.0
  • Building Area Total: 2365.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1237.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1085.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1128.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Measured
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1962
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
Utilities
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Appliances: Built In Electric Oven, Bar Fridge, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: true
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Wall Units
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Stone, Wood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceilings, Wet Bar, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
  • Water Heater Fuel: Electric
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Skylights
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Full
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Area: 126.0
  • Room Description: new flooring
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 9
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 2
  • Room Area: 154.0
  • Room Description: Breakfast Nook
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Area: 77.0
  • Room Description: hardwood flooring
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 7
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Area: 154.0
  • Room Description: hardwood flooring
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Office
Room 5
  • Room Area: 154.0
  • Room Description: hardwood flooring
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Area: 110.0
  • Room Description: hardwood flooring
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 10
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11x7
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Area: 705.0
  • Room Description: new carpeting
  • Room Dimensions: 47 x 15
  • Room Length: 47.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 9
  • Room Area: 120.0
  • Room Description: wet bar
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other
Room 10
  • Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Description: new carpeting
  • Room Dimensions: 28 x 9
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 11
  • Room Area: 78.0
  • Room Description: new flooring
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 6
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 12
  • Room Area: 50.0
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 5
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 12449 California Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26033509

$449,500—
Jul 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #70543185

$449,500—
Jul 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #69026033509

$449,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/02/2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26033509

$449,500
07/01/2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #70543185

$449,500
07/01/2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #69026033509

$449,500

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

Public Records for 12449 California Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,435 ($286 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,240 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,240 SqFtStories1Lot Size108,464 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Zoning60600CountyBERRIENAPN22-0005-0008-05-0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12449 California Road

This home is within River Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Three Oaks Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
River Valley High School
Public - 6 to 12
Chikaming Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Three Oaks Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

River Valley High School
Public6 to 12

Chikaming Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

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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More information about 12449 California Road, Sawyer, MI 49125

12449 California Road is a single family home for sale in Sawyer, MI 49125. This property was listed for sale on July 1, 2026 by RE/MAX Harbor Country @ New Buffalo, it's currently listed at $449,500. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on October 1, 2019. This listing's school district is River Valley School District. Nearby schools include Three Oaks Elementary School, River Valley High School and Chikaming Elementary School. 12449 California Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, single family home built in 1962.

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