Last Sold Price
3 beds1,801 sqft$278/sqft
281 South Behnke Road, Coldwater, MI 49036

Description

Discover the charm of country living with this delightful 1,801 SF farm home nestled on 40 acres of picturesque land. This property features fertile tillable fields and a spacious pasture, perfect for your livestock. The inviting home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, complemented by a practical main floor mud/laundry room. For enhanced comfort and efficiency, take advantage of the outdoor wood boiler heat system in conjunction with an indoor wood-burning stove and an oil-burning furnace. Included...Discover the charm of country living with this delightful 1,801 SF farm home nestled on 40 acres of picturesque land. This property features fertile tillable fields and a spacious pasture, perfect for your livestock. The inviting home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, complemented by a practical main floor mud/laundry room. For enhanced comfort and efficiency, take advantage of the outdoor wood boiler heat system in conjunction with an indoor wood-burning stove and an oil-burning furnace. Included with the property are four outbuildings which enhance the functionality of this lovely estate. A 2-car detached garage, garden storage shed, large pole barn equipped for livestock, complete with water and power, and newly constructed workshop, providing generous space for all your equipment needs. Workshop "“ 1,600 SF 16 ft ceiling, 10x10 and 16x14 garage doors Spray foam insulation, Wood boiler heat 100-amp electrical service 12,000 lb. rotary lift 175 PSI air compressor The home showcases beautiful original woodwork throughout, adding to its unique character. Conveniently located just a short drive from town on a paved road, this property offers easy access to I-69 and the Chain of Lakes.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/31/2025 12:00 AM

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Property Details for 281 South Behnke Road

Status
MLS #
58050175303
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$3,954 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1924
Lot Size
40.00 AC / 1,742,400 SF
Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Agricultural

Location

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Sold By Towne & Country Real Estate, LLC

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Building Information for 281 South Behnke Road

Stories-Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size40.00 AC / 1,742,400 SF

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$2,871 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,541

Property Taxes

$330

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 South Behnke Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 41.871724
  • Longitude: -85.048026
  • Cross Street: E Central Rd / Black Branch County Rd
  • MLS Area Major: Coldwater (12018)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 11000740000400
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,932.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $2,022.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,954.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SW 1/4, SE 1/4 SEC 7 T7S R6W
  • Association: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: Coldwater
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: One Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage, Heated Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 1316.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 40.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40 acres
  • Lot Features: Farm
  • Road Frontage Feet: 1316
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 1801.0
  • Building Area Total: 2201.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1801.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 400.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Other Structures: Barns, Pole Barn, Second Garage, Sheds, Workshop
  • Year Built: 1924
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Crawl Space
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Oil, Other Heating Source, Wood
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Rooms Total: 5
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 12x19
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 9x10
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 9x12
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 4
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom3
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 281 South Behnke Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909548826

$500,000
Jul 31, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #50175303

$500,000
Jul 31, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #58050175303

$500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909548826

$500,000
07/31/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #50175303

$500,000
07/31/2025

Sold

Realcomp #58050175303

$500,000

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

Public Records for 281 South Behnke Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,915 ($410 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size1,742,400 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalCountyBRANCHAPN110-007-400-004-00

Schools near 281 South Behnke Road

This home is within Coldwater Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 1
Rating
School
Distance
Lakeland Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Legg Middle School
Public6 to 8

Coldwater High School
Public9 to 12

Larsen Elementary School
PublicK to 1

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