3154 Defay Road
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Description
Being offered for restoration or redevelopment is one of Stevensville's most significant properties. The 12-acre Brown-Defay estate is a historic multi-family compound that contains 6 separately metered addresses, and 5 structures dating from as early as the 1860's.
Because of its size and location, this property will appeal to many types of buyers. Most existing buildings would require significant renovation, but are nicely situated at the center of a slightly hilly property, surrounded by beautiful...Being offered for restoration or redevelopment is one of Stevensville's most significant properties. The 12-acre Brown-Defay estate is a historic multi-family compound that contains 6 separately metered addresses, and 5 structures dating from as early as the 1860's.
Because of its size and location, this property will appeal to many types of buyers. Most existing buildings would require significant renovation, but are nicely situated at the center of a slightly hilly property, surrounded by beautiful lawns and a deep perimeter of mature trees. The property itself is 800 feet wide, 700 feet deep, and occupies the entire south side stretch of W. Defay Rd. (a quiet paved cul-de-sac street). This is a very peaceful, private enclave suitable for a wide range of uses or development, not the typical farmhouse on a long narrow lot.
Property offers splendid scenery, but is very under-utilized by its current owners. Buildings are mostly used as storage or garage space, have several gutted areas, and the water to most living spaces has been shut off for years. Because of these conditions, the property will not qualify for conventional financing, and no seller financing is available, however, older sellers will consider partial trades into a smaller home.
Whether you're seeking a major restoration project, a development site, or something more unique, this is a top property in an amazing location, less than a mile from the beaches and walking trails at Grand Mere State Park, and just footsteps from the Red Arrow Trail bike path coming later in 2026.
AGENTS PLEASE QUALIFY YOUR BUYERS
Existing structures include:
1. Two-story farmhouse dating from the 1860's, that can be used as one or two units, but needs significant renovation. Michigan basement seeps, but is 7 feet in height, with good cement floor. Roof is tight, but beyond life expectancy.
2. Large 2-1/2 story timber-frame building dating from the 1890's, sitting on an excellent cement slab. Originally built as barn, but later converted into a "double house" with two side-by-side 2-story units. Currently used as a large garage, with unfinished space on the ground level, 2 finished apartments above, and a full stairway to a wide open 3rd level. Roof is 17 years old.
3. Small 1-1/2 story barn on excellent cement slab, with nicely floored loft and newer roof.
4. Single-story milk house (about the size of a one-car garage), with excellent cement slab. Roof is 17 years old.
5. Single-story garage 16' x 24' garage with excellent cement slab. Roof and building are 18 years old.
* Entire property is on well, septic, and electric heat, with gas and city water available at the street.
Because of its size and location, this property will appeal to many types of buyers. Most existing buildings would require significant renovation, but are nicely situated at the center of a slightly hilly property, surrounded by beautiful...Being offered for restoration or redevelopment is one of Stevensville's most significant properties. The 12-acre Brown-Defay estate is a historic multi-family compound that contains 6 separately metered addresses, and 5 structures dating from as early as the 1860's.
Because of its size and location, this property will appeal to many types of buyers. Most existing buildings would require significant renovation, but are nicely situated at the center of a slightly hilly property, surrounded by beautiful lawns and a deep perimeter of mature trees. The property itself is 800 feet wide, 700 feet deep, and occupies the entire south side stretch of W. Defay Rd. (a quiet paved cul-de-sac street). This is a very peaceful, private enclave suitable for a wide range of uses or development, not the typical farmhouse on a long narrow lot.
Property offers splendid scenery, but is very under-utilized by its current owners. Buildings are mostly used as storage or garage space, have several gutted areas, and the water to most living spaces has been shut off for years. Because of these conditions, the property will not qualify for conventional financing, and no seller financing is available, however, older sellers will consider partial trades into a smaller home.
Whether you're seeking a major restoration project, a development site, or something more unique, this is a top property in an amazing location, less than a mile from the beaches and walking trails at Grand Mere State Park, and just footsteps from the Red Arrow Trail bike path coming later in 2026.
AGENTS PLEASE QUALIFY YOUR BUYERS
Existing structures include:
1. Two-story farmhouse dating from the 1860's, that can be used as one or two units, but needs significant renovation. Michigan basement seeps, but is 7 feet in height, with good cement floor. Roof is tight, but beyond life expectancy.
2. Large 2-1/2 story timber-frame building dating from the 1890's, sitting on an excellent cement slab. Originally built as barn, but later converted into a "double house" with two side-by-side 2-story units. Currently used as a large garage, with unfinished space on the ground level, 2 finished apartments above, and a full stairway to a wide open 3rd level. Roof is 17 years old.
3. Small 1-1/2 story barn on excellent cement slab, with nicely floored loft and newer roof.
4. Single-story milk house (about the size of a one-car garage), with excellent cement slab. Roof is 17 years old.
5. Single-story garage 16' x 24' garage with excellent cement slab. Roof and building are 18 years old.
* Entire property is on well, septic, and electric heat, with gas and city water available at the street.
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Property Details for 3154 Defay Road
Architectural Style
Farmhouse
LISTING UPDATED: 05/30/2026 09:00 PM
Property Details for 3154 Defay Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 26022590 |
| Days on Market | 30 |
| Taxes | $3,092 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1864 |
| Lot Size | 12.66 AC / 551,334 SF |
| County | Berrien County |
Location
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Building Information for 3154 Defay Road
Stories2Year Built1864Building Size-Lot Size12.66 AC / 551,334 SF
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$3,621 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$3,364
Property Taxes
$258
HOA Dues
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1Property Information for 3154 Defay Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Cross Streets: Red Arrow/Jericho
- Municipality: Lincoln Twp
- Directions: Red Arrow Hwy to Defay, South of John Beers Rd.
- Area - Major: Lincoln Twp (11012)
- Street #: 3154
- Street Direction: W
- Street Name: Defay
- Suffix: Road
- City: Stevensville
- State: MI
- Zip Code: 49127
- County: Berrien
- Latitude: 41.999053
- Longitude: -86.530787
Taxes and HOA
- Taxable Value: 112493.0
- Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
- Tax ID #: 11-12-0033-0011-06-6
- Homestead: 100
- SEV: 140200
Parking
- Parking Features: Detached
- Garage Spaces: 4.0
- Garage Y/N: Yes
- Attached Garage: No
- Other Structures: Second Garage
- Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
- Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
- Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Hills, Cul-De-Sac
- SqFt Source: Measured
- Lot Dimensions: 806x703x736x47x41x647
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2208.0
- SqFt Above Grade: 2208.0
- Lot Measurement: Acres
- Lot Acres: 12.66
- Lot Square Footage: 551334.0
- Lot Size Area: 12.66
Property and Assessments
- Tax Year: 2026
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Legal: COM 1371.8'W OF N1/4 PST SEC 3 3 T5S R19W TH W 809.1'TH S17DE G11' 11''W 647.79'TH N89DEG58'E 40'TH S 0 DEG02'E 47.62'TH N89D EG58'E 736 FT TH N18DEG34'E 70 4.4'TO POB
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- New Construction: No
- Total Floor Plans Count: 0
- Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1864
- Video Groups: 0
- Accessibility Features YN: No
- Income Property: No
Utilities
- Electric: True
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Well
- Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Porch(es)
- Stories: 2
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Street Type: Paved
- Exterior Material: Wood Siding
- Substructure: Michigan Basement
- Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es), Enclosed
- Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
- Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete
- Outbuilding Floor Type 3: Outbuilding 3 Floor Type - Concrete
- Outbuilding Floor Type 4: Outbuilding 4 Floor Type - Concrete
Interior Features
- Heating: Baseboard
- Laundry Features: Other
- Fireplace: No
- Room Total: 11
- Main Bedrooms: 0
- Fireplaces Total: 0
- Basement: Yes
- 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: Electric
- Heat Type: Baseboard
- Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Water Heater: Electric
- Bedrooms: 3
- Half Baths: 0.0
- Main Full Baths: 1
- Main Half Baths: 0
- Main Level SQFT: 1419
- Total Beds Above Grade: 3
- Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
- Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
- Basement Full Baths: 0.0
- Basement Half Baths: 0.0
- Total Basement SQFT: 880.0
- Main Level Primary: No
- # of Outbuildings: 4.0
- Outbuilding 1 Description: Barn
Rental
Rental Information
- Terms Available: Cash, Other
Property History for 3154 Defay Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Listed (Active) MiRealSource #70532273 | $675,000 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #26022590 | $675,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2026 | Listed (Active) MiRealSource #70532273 | $675,000 |
| 05/15/2026 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #26022590 | $675,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 3154 Defay Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$2,980 ($248 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Total Finished SqFt5,101 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,101 SqFtStories2Lot Size531,868 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningNRDCountyBERRIENAPN12-0033-0011-06-6
Schools near 3154 Defay Road
This home is within Lakeshore School District (Berrien).
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Roosevelt Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Lakeshore Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Lakeshore High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Stewart Elementary School PublicPK 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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