1280 Sylvan Road

Chelsea, MI 48118

$950,000
Price
4
Beds
3,500 Sq. Ft.
$271 / Sq. Ft.
3,500
Sq. Ft.
$271
per Sq. Ft.
Pending
Pending
1280 Sylvan Rd
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7-1280 Sylvan Rd. 1280 Sylvan Rd.-single
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Description

Beautiful country home on 55 acres for sale near historic Chelsea, MI. Custom built in 2007, this stunning house is situated atop a hill overlooking a 1/4 acre spring fed pond and hundreds of acres of high quality nature preserves. Scenic views throughout the home advertise the true beauty of this incredible property. With peaceful areas of woodland, pastures, marsh, fen and field, this is a nature lover's paradise! Step inside this small country estate and you will be enamored by the craftsmanship...Beautiful country home on 55 acres for sale near historic Chelsea, MI. Custom built in 2007, this stunning house is situated atop a hill overlooking a 1/4 acre spring fed pond and hundreds of acres of high quality nature preserves. Scenic views throughout the home advertise the true beauty of this incredible property. With peaceful areas of woodland, pastures, marsh, fen and field, this is a nature lover's paradise! Step inside this small country estate and you will be enamored by the craftsmanship and attention to detail. Complete with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, this home boasts nearly 3,400sq/ft of finished living space. Walking through the front entry, there is a tiled foyer with storage closet, as well as a small family room/den with gas fireplace. The spacious primary level master suite offers comfort and convenience, with 2 walk in closets and a master bath complete with bubble tub and walk in shower. The living room has cathedral ceilings, large bay windows, a marble-tiled wood burning fireplace, and an open floor plan that flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area. The charming kitchen has granite counter tops, cherry stained wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and double french doors leading out to the 1,200sqft composite deck. Just around the corner is an elegant "butler style" room with utility sink, laundry closet, and full bathroom. This leads out to the 2-1/2 car garage that is fully insulated and heated/cooled. The cherry wood staircase takes you up to the second floor complete with the remaining 3 bedrooms and full bath. The walkout basement with french doors offers another whole living area. This finished space has 9' ceilings, a large family room, library, office space, and 2 storage closets. The utility room houses a 3 zone furnace, large hot water heater, full house vacuum, and is plumbed for additional bathroom. The property also comes with a large tobacco style pole barn that features a workshop, horse stalls, and a partially finished studio apartment with full kitchenette, bathroom, stacked laundry and pantry. Additionally, there is a garden shed and chicken coop with fenced in run. Conveniently located just 4 miles from downtown Chelsea, 16 miles from Ann Arbor, and just minutes away from the Waterloo Recreational area, this unique property offers the perfect blend of country living and accessibility. Exceptional location and incomparable views truly make this home one of a kind. Property sale includes 2 parcels. F-06-28-100-027 & F-06-28-100-028. 50 acre parcel is under conservation easement with the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Department.
  1. Listed by Austin Deacons • Brokerage DRE #6505189961 • Howard Hanna Real Estate
    P: (734)-474-1141 C: (734)-474-1141 AustinDeacons@HowardHanna.com
  2. Listed by Christine Faeth • Brokerage DRE #6505189961 • Howard Hanna Real Estate
    P: (734)-646-9080 C: (734)-646-9080 Christine@ChristineFaeth.com

Property Details for 1280 Sylvan Road

Waterfront Features
Pond
Architectural Style
Traditional
LISTING UPDATED: 09/26/2025 10:47 AM

Property Details for 1280 Sylvan Road

StatusPending
MLS #25017235
Days on Market133
Taxes$7,298 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2007
Lot Size4.56 AC / 198,634 SF
CountyWashtenaw County

Location

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Building Information for 1280 Sylvan Road

Stories2Year Built2007Building Size-Lot Size4.56 AC / 198,634 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,238 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,630

Property Taxes

$608

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1280 Sylvan Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: W Old US Hwy 12 to S on Sylvan
  • Municipality: Chelsea
  • Directions: W on W Old US Hwy 12 to S on Sylvan Rd.
  • Area - Major: Ann Arbor/Washtenaw - A
  • Street #: 1280
  • Street Name: Sylvan
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Chelsea
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 48118
  • County: Washtenaw
  • Latitude: 42.277256
  • Longitude: -84.076788
  • Area - Minor: Ann Arbor/Washtenaw - A
  • Water Type: Pond
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 159828.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: F-06-28-100-028
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Other Structures: Pole Barn, Stable(s), Poultry Coop, Workshop
  • Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 237x879
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3500.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 2200.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 4.56
  • Lot Square Footage: 198634.0
  • Lot Size Area: 4.56
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Legal: BNDRY ADJST PER SURVEY 10/20/10 OWNER REQUEST SY 28-1A-3A-3 PCL '' A '' COM AT N 1/4 COR SEC 28, TH S 00-30-12 W 265.06 FT, TH S 89-59-29 E 1044.03 FT, TH S 00-30-12 W 429.76 FT, TH S 89-59-29 E 299.73 FT TO A POB, TH CONT S 89-59-29 E 881.29 FT, TH S 10-05-20 W 236.90 FT, TH N 89-49-27 W 181.47 FT, TH N 00-10-33 E 10.15 FT, TH N 89-49-27 W 115.27 FT, TH S 00-10-33 W 10.15 FT, TH N 89-49-27 W 546.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Street Type: Public
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Substructure: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Total: 4
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 1300.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 1280 Sylvan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 3, 2025

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #25017235

—
Aug 1, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #24029125

$1,200,000—
Jul 14, 2025

Price Change

Michigan Regional Information Center #25017235

$950,000—
Apr 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25017235

$975,000—
Jun 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #24029125

$1,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/03/2025

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #25017235

—
08/01/2025

Temporarily Off Market

Michigan Regional Information Center #24029125

$1,200,000
07/14/2025

Price Change

Michigan Regional Information Center #25017235

$950,000
04/23/2025

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #25017235

$975,000
06/11/2024

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #24029125

$1,200,000

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

Public Records for 1280 Sylvan Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,582 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,582 SqFtStories2Lot Size198,634 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2007ZoningAGCountyWASHTENAWAPNF -06-28-100-028Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1280 Sylvan Road

This home is within Chelsea School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
North Creek Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
South Meadows Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Beach Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Chelsea High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
North Creek Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

South Meadows Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Beach Middle School
Public6 to 8

Chelsea High School
Public9 to 12

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