481 Buffalo Road

Sold 11/8/19
Sold 11/8/19
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481 W Buffalo Beacon Map
Sold
Last Sold Price
$90,000
1 bed672 sqft$134/sqft
481 Buffalo Road, Galien, MI 49113
Single FamilyProperty Type
17.55 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$134/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Looking for land close to Chicago with a Beautiful place to Build? This is it! This parcel has 17.55 gorgeous aces full of rolling trees and hills. There is even a small home that could be used as a camping cabin or getaway during construction. There is a second 2-story (~1000') home on the property that hasn't been used for several years and is most likely a tear-down. There are even ~5 tillable acres that are being rented out for ~$510 / year.Looking for land close to Chicago with a Beautiful place to Build? This is it! This parcel has 17.55 gorgeous aces full of rolling trees and hills. There is even a small home that could be used as a camping cabin or getaway during construction. There is a second 2-story (~1000') home on the property that hasn't been used for several years and is most likely a tear-down. There are even ~5 tillable acres that are being rented out for ~$510 / year.
  • Listed by: Tim O'Leary 269.313.2330 tolearyrealestate@att.net Brokerage DRE #6505382482 • Michigan Lake & Land LLC
Listing closed: 11/08/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 19046189

Recent comparable sales

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$180,000

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

97.9%

Galien, MI

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Property Information for 481 Buffalo Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,629 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Berrien County
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 17.55 AC / 764,478 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: W Buffalo & Mt Zion Road
  • Municipality: Galien Twp
  • Directions: Cleveland South to W Buffalo Road to location.
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 481
  • Street Direction: W
  • Street Name: Buffalo
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Galien
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49113
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 41.785594
  • Longitude: -86.463725
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 38538.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 110900120002003
  • Homestead: 20
  • SEV: 92100
Parking
  • Garage Y/N: No
  • Driveway: Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Tillable, Wooded, Rolling Hills
  • SqFt Source: Measured
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 672.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 672.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 17.55
  • Lot Square Footage: 764478.0
  • Lot Size Area: 17.55
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: DIST:09 CITY/MUNI/TWP:GALIEN TWP SEC/TWN/RNG/MER:SEC 12 TWP 08S RNG 19W THE W1/2 OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4 SEC 12 T8S R19W EXC THE S 14 RDS OF THE E 28 RDS THEREOF MAP REF:012-3
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: Yes
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Street Type: Paved
  • Exterior Material: Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Slab
Interior Features
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 5
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Family Room, Kitchen, Bathroom 1, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Electric
  • Heat Type: Baseboard
  • Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 672
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 1
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.4
  • Room Width: 10.7
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 8.5
  • Room Width: 9.1
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.6
Room 4
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 8.1
  • Room Width: 11.7
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 4.0
  • Room Width: 3.5
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Tenant
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 481 Buffalo Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1344939842

$90,000—
Nov 8, 2019

Sold

MiRealSource #70081629

$90,000—
Nov 8, 2019

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #19046189

$90,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1344939842

$90,000
11/08/2019

Sold

MiRealSource #70081629

$90,000
11/08/2019

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #19046189

$90,000

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Public Records for 481 Buffalo Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size22,651 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBERRIENAPN09-0012-0002-03-0

Schools near 481 Buffalo Road

This home is within River Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Three Oaks Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
River Valley High School
Public - 6 to 12
Chikaming Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Three Oaks Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

River Valley High School
Public6 to 12

Chikaming Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

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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This home: 481 Buffalo Road, Galien, MI 49113
$90,000
1
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764,478
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$165,000
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447 Buffalo Road, Galien, MI 49113
$199,000
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