1648 Johnson Road

2,192 Sq. Ft.
$228 / Sq. Ft.
2,192
Sq. Ft.
$228
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This historic brick farmhouse is a horse lover's dream. It is a beautiful four-bedroom, two full-bathroom home with an indoor riding arena, outdoor riding arena, two-story historic barn with horse stalls, a newer 48x32' pole barn, and an additional two-stall garage on 14 acres. The home has a picturesque wraparound porch, farmhouse charm, and thoughtful updates throughout. The kitchen has been updated for today's living while preserving its charm with a classic farmhouse sink and era-appropriate...This historic brick farmhouse is a horse lover's dream. It is a beautiful four-bedroom, two full-bathroom home with an indoor riding arena, outdoor riding arena, two-story historic barn with horse stalls, a newer 48x32' pole barn, and an additional two-stall garage on 14 acres. The home has a picturesque wraparound porch, farmhouse charm, and thoughtful updates throughout. The kitchen has been updated for today's living while preserving its charm with a classic farmhouse sink and era-appropriate stove. Enjoy the Jotul F-400 Castine wood stove and main floor laundry. You will also find a den and a beautiful living room with a newer Harman pellet stove. Off the kitchen is a wet bar/bar room and full bathroom. Three bedrooms and a full bathroom are upstairs. Original wood throughout. Whole-house generator, updated mechanicals and appliances (see full list for dates). The property is 14 beautiful acres with several outbuildings, including the indoor riding arena with observation/tack room. Currently, there are four horse stalls (can be reconfigured for more), an outdoor riding arena, pastures fenced with electrified high-tensile wire, two heated livestock waterers, plenty of hay storage in the old barn, livestock shelters in the pastures, and a fenced-in chicken coop. The historic barn received a new roof in 2018. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey horse property with character, acreage, and space to grow.
  1. Listed by Kyle Sheerin • Brokerage DRE #6505255834 • Independence Realty (Main)
    P: (616)-481-8288 C: (616)-481-8288 ksheerin17@gmail.com

Property Details for 1648 Johnson Road

Zoning
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ZoningDescription
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Architectural Style
Farmhouse, Historic

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Property Details for 1648 Johnson Road

StatusActive
MLS #26028213
Days on MarketListed Today
Taxes$3,565 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1880
Lot Size13.80 AC / 601,128 SF
CountyIonia County

Location

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Building Information for 1648 Johnson Road

Stories2Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size13.80 AC / 601,128 SF

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$2,789 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,492

Property Taxes

$297

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Property Information for 1648 Johnson Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: M-21 & Sayles
  • Municipality: Easton Twp
  • Directions: M-21 to Johnson N to home
  • Area - Major: Easton Twp (34005)
  • Street #: 1648
  • Street Direction: S
  • Street Name: Johnson
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Saranac
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 48881
  • County: Ionia
  • Latitude: 42.9632
  • Longitude: -85.175526
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 122414.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 051-030-000-070-08
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 180100
School Information
  • High School: Saranac Junior/Senior High School
  • Middle School: Saranac Junior/Senior High School
  • Elementary School: Saranac Elementary School
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Side
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Pole Barn, Stable(s), Arena, Poultry Coop, Other
  • Driveway: Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 1
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Recreational, Tillable, Rolling Hills
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: See survey
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2192.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 2192.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 13.8
  • Lot Square Footage: 601128.0
  • Lot Size Area: 13.8
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: PART OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 30, T7N-R7W EASTON TOWNSHIP, IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST SECTION LINE, S 00° 09' 50'' W 562.44 FEET FROM THE EAST ¼ CORNER OF SECTION 30; THENCE S 00° 09' 50'' W 663.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 30; THENCE N 89° 52'49'' W 330.00 FEET; THENCE S 00° 09' 50'' W 89.97 FEET; THENCE N 89° 33'46'' W 503.97 FEET ALONG...SEE S
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 3
  • Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 06-10-2026 07:47:22 AM
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Phone Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Metal
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Other
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Brick
  • Roofing: Metal
  • Substructure: Full, Michigan Basement
  • Windows: Storms
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Landscape: Flower Garden, Garden Area, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
  • Landscape : Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
  • Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric
  • Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
  • Outbuilding 2: Outbuilding 2 Electric, Outbuilding 2 Water
  • Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete, Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Dirt, Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Wood
  • Outbuilding 3: Outbuilding 3 Electric, Outbuilding 3 Water
  • Outbuilding Floor Type 3: Outbuilding 3 Floor Type - Dirt
  • Outbuilding Floor Type 4: Outbuilding 4 Floor Type - Dirt
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Storms, Garden Window, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), LP Tank Rented, Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 12
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Garden Window, Mud Room Access, Pantry, Snack Bar
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Generator, LP Tank Rented, Sump Pump, Wet Bar, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1328
  • 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: 864.0
  • Main Level Primary: No
  • # of Outbuildings: 4.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Pole Barn
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, MSHDA, Rural Development, VA Loan, Other

Property History for 1648 Johnson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #70537900

$500,000
Jun 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26028213

$500,000
Aug 24, 2018

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #18025871

$240,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/10/2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #70537900

$500,000
06/10/2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26028213

$500,000
08/24/2018

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #18025871

$240,000

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

Public Records for 1648 Johnson Road

Taxable ValueLand$44,100Additions$113,200Total$157,300
Tax Record2024$3,461 ($288 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,192 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,192 SqFtStories2Lot Size653,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoning0CountyIONIAAPN34-051-030-000-070-08Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1648 Johnson Road

This home is within Saranac Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Saranac Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Saranac Jr/Sr High School
Public7 to 12

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1648 Johnson Road is a single family home for sale in Saranac, MI 48881. This property was listed for sale on June 10, 2026 by Independence Realty (Main), it's currently listed at $500,000. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on August 24, 2018. This listing's school district is Saranac Community Schools. Nearby schools include Saranac Elementary School and Saranac Jr/Sr High School. 1648 Johnson Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,192 sqft single family home built in 1880.

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