Last Sold Price
4 beds3,652 sqft$137/sqft
12865 Bliss Road, Marcellus, MI 49067

Description

Vintage upscale charm, classic barns & a truly pastoral setting make this rebuild & expansion of the original Bliss homestead a must see for the homebuyer seeking 1800's architectural character with the comfort & practicality of the best in modern residential infrastructure. Home was lovingly restored and rebuilt in 2008, maintaining and improving on the original character & creating a true showplace in the process. Highlights include: huge farm-style kitchen with high-end, built-in appliances, breakfast...Vintage upscale charm, classic barns & a truly pastoral setting make this rebuild & expansion of the original Bliss homestead a must see for the homebuyer seeking 1800's architectural character with the comfort & practicality of the best in modern residential infrastructure. Home was lovingly restored and rebuilt in 2008, maintaining and improving on the original character & creating a true showplace in the process. Highlights include: huge farm-style kitchen with high-end, built-in appliances, breakfast nook & 12' dining table; master bedrooms with private baths on each floor; 3 car attached garage. Outdoor living spaces include full length covered front porch & wonderful brick patios & walk-ways winding through fabulous perennial flower gardens.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/28/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michael C Alexander • Brokerage DRE #6505187229 • Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
    P: (269) 381-7653 C: (269) 532-8572 malexander@jaquarealtors.com

Property Details for 12865 Bliss Road

Status
MLS #
24021307
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$3,000 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2008
Lot Size
3.66 AC / 159,430 SF
Architectural Style
Farmhouse

Location

Listing Courtesy of Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

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Building Information for 12865 Bliss Road

Stories2Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size3.66 AC / 159,430 SF

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$2,786 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,536

Property Taxes

$250

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 12865 Bliss Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Stuck Rd. and Wetherbee Rd
  • Municipality: Flowerfield Twp
  • Directions: U.S. 131 6 miles south of Schoolcraft to M-216, west 3.6 miles to Stuck Rd, north 1 mile to Bliss, east 1/4 mile to home. Or, start at Pineview Golf entrance, north 1/4 mile to Bliss, west 2 miles to home.
  • Area - Major: St. Joseph County - J
  • Street #: 12865
  • Street Name: Bliss
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Marcellus
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49067
  • County: St. Joseph
  • Latitude: 42.041217
  • Longitude: -85.706022
  • Area - Minor: St. Joseph County - J
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 132900.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 7500701600420
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 132900
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Greenhouse, Pole Barn, Other
  • Driveway: Gravel, Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Tillable
  • SqFt Source: Previous Listing
  • Lot Dimensions: 306 x 520
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3652.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 3652.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 3.66
  • Lot Square Footage: 159430.0
  • Lot Size Area: 3.66
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Legal: DIST:007 CITY:FLOWERFIELD TOWNSHIP SEC/TWN/RNG/MER:SEC 16 TWN 05S RNG 12W COM NE COR SEC 16 T5S R12W TH N 89D 6M 11S W 478.65 FT TO POB TH S 0D 11M 28S W 520 FT TH N 89D 6M 11S W 306.55 FT TH N 0 11
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available, Phone Available
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Street Type: Public
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full, Michigan Basement
  • Windows: Bay/Bow, Insulated Windows
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Landscape: Flower Garden, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
  • Landscape : Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Landscape : Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Bay/Bow, Garden Window, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Rented, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Formal Dining, Gas Log, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 5.0
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 5
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.2
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Geothermal, Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Center Island, Eating Area, Garden Window, Mud Room Access, Pantry, Snack Bar
  • Additional Items: Central Vacuum, Ensuite, Garage Door Opener, Iron Water FIlter, LP Tank Rented, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Baths: 2.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 2276
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 4
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1376.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 3.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Barn
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Rural Development, VA Loan

Property History for 12865 Bliss Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 28, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1535902567

$499,000

+1.6% / yr

Jun 28, 2024

Sold

MiRealSource #70403752

$499,000
Jun 28, 2024

Sold

Realcomp #66024021307

$499,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/28/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1535902567

$499,000

+1.6% / yr

06/28/2024

Sold

MiRealSource #70403752

$499,000
06/28/2024

Sold

Realcomp #66024021307

$499,000

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

Public Records for 12865 Bliss Road

Taxable ValueLand$23,900Additions$182,600Total$206,500
Tax Record2025$4,562 ($380 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,888 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,888 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,950 SqFtLot Size159,430 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1852Year Renovated1852ZoningAGRICULCountyST. JOSEPHAPN007-016-004-20

Schools near 12865 Bliss Road

This home is within Three Rivers Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Park Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Three Rivers Middle School
Public6 to 8

Three Rivers High School
Public9 to 12

Ruth Hoppin School
PublicK to 5

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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