557 West James Street
Lawrence, MI 49064

$275,000

Price

Beds

Baths

1,305 Sq. Ft.

$211 / Sq. Ft.

1,305

Sq. Ft.

$211

per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover the perfect blend of comfort, space, and privacy in this charming two-bedroom home with a versatile loft, set on 8.4 acres of beautiful land. The main living area features an inviting layout with plenty of natural light and warm, welcoming finishes. Two well-sized bedrooms offer comfortable retreats, while the loft provides flexible space ideal for a home office, guest area, or creative studio. A large attached two-car garage adds exceptional convenience and includes a half bath, making...Discover the perfect blend of comfort, space, and privacy in this charming two-bedroom home with a versatile loft, set on 8.4 acres of beautiful land. The main living area features an inviting layout with plenty of natural light and warm, welcoming finishes. Two well-sized bedrooms offer comfortable retreats, while the loft provides flexible space ideal for a home office, guest area, or creative studio. A large attached two-car garage adds exceptional convenience and includes a half bath, making it perfect for hobby work, projects, or easy cleanup after time spent outdoors. The expansive 8.4-acre property offers endless possibilities—room for gardens, outdoor recreation, animals, or simply the peace and quiet of your own private landscape. This property combines functional living with the freedom of wide-open space, creating a unique opportunity for anyone seeking comfort and countryside charm.

Listed by Robert Boik • Brokerage DRE #6505331146 • Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center
P: (586)-202-1372 C: (586)-202-1372 robertboik@kw.com

Property Details for 557 West James Street

Architectural Style

Ranch

LISTING UPDATED: 02/01/2026 02:35 AM

Property Details for 557 West James Street

Status	Active
MLS #	25061816
Days on Market	73
Taxes	$4,873 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	1992
Lot Size	8.45 AC / 368,171 SF
County	Van Buren County

Location

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MI
Van Buren County
Lawrence
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557 West James Street

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Building Information for 557 West James Street

Stories1Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size8.45 AC / 368,171 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,746 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,340

Property Taxes

$406

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 557 West James Street

Summary

Location and General Information

Cross Streets: Midway Court and W St Joseph
Municipality: Lawrence Vllg

Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
Street #: 557
Street Direction: W
Street Name: James
Suffix: Street
City: Lawrence
State: MI
Zip Code: 49064
County: Van Buren
Latitude: 42.217103
Longitude: -86.057977
Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S

Taxes and HOA

Taxable Value: 92686.0
Approx. Assoc Fee: $0

Tax ID #: 80-44-255-002-30

Parking

Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2.0

Garage Y/N: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Driveway: Shared Unpaved

Virtual Tour

Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
Total Open Houses Count: 0

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Level, Wooded
SqFt Source: Previous Listing

Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1305.0
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 8.45
Lot Square Footage: 368171.0
Lot Size Area: 8.45

Property and Assessments

Tax Year: 2024
Legal: On file

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Total Floor Plans Count: 0
Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1992
Video Groups: 0
Income Property: No

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public

Water: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Stories: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition
Substructure: Crawl Space
Windows: Replacement
Patio and Porch Features: Deck

Interior Features

Heating: Forced Air
Window Features: Replacement

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Owned
Laundry Features: Main Level
Fireplace: No
Room Total: 7
Main Bedrooms: 2
Fireplaces Total: 0
Basement: No
Flooring: Laminate
Cooling: Central
Total Baths: 3.0
Full Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.2
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Heat Source: Propane
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, LP Tank Owned
Bedrooms: 2
Half Baths: 2.0
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 1305

Rental

Rental Information

Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 557 West James Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 13, 2026	Price Change Michigan Regional Information Center #25061816	$275,000	—
Dec 13, 2025	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #25061816	$279,900	—
Sep 16, 2025	Permanently Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #25027921	$285,000	—
Jun 12, 2025	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #25027921	$289,900	—
Jun 8, 2025	Permanently Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #25022254	$294,000	—
May 15, 2025	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #25022254	$299,000	—
Dec 29, 2023	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #23139562	$287,000	—
Nov 14, 2023	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #23139562		—
Oct 24, 2023	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #23139562	$287,000	—
Jan 29, 2021	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #20046361	$220,000	—
Jan 29, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1450086854	$220,000	+20.0% / yr
Dec 29, 2020	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #20046361		—
Nov 5, 2020	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #20046361	$229,900	—
Oct 5, 2020	Permanently Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #20039318	$229,900	—
Sep 19, 2020	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #20039318	$229,900	—
Jul 14, 2017	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #17028599	$115,250	—
Jul 14, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1266294737	$115,250	+9.1% / yr
Jul 6, 2017	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #17028599		—
Jun 14, 2017	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #17028599	$109,900	—
Sep 7, 2012	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #12034466	$75,000	—
Aug 12, 2012	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1118212613	$75,000	—
Aug 7, 2012	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #12034466		—
Jun 26, 2012	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #12034466	$79,000	—
Sep 14, 2008	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2734472	$142,900	—
Jul 24, 2007	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2734472	$159,900	—
Jul 23, 2007	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2704083	$159,900	—
Jan 24, 2007	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2704083	$159,900	—
Nov 1, 1995	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #9183071	$79,900	—
Aug 28, 1995	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #9183071		—
Mar 1, 1995	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #9183071	$84,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/13/2026	Price Change Michigan Regional Information Center #25061816	$275,000
12/13/2025	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #25061816	$279,900
09/16/2025	Permanently Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #25027921	$285,000
06/12/2025	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #25027921	$289,900
06/08/2025	Permanently Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #25022254	$294,000
05/15/2025	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #25022254	$299,000
12/29/2023	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #23139562	$287,000
11/14/2023	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #23139562	—
10/24/2023	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #23139562	$287,000
01/29/2021	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #20046361	$220,000
01/29/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1450086854	$220,000 +20.0% / yr
12/29/2020	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #20046361	—
11/05/2020	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #20046361	$229,900
10/05/2020	Permanently Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #20039318	$229,900
09/19/2020	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #20039318	$229,900
07/14/2017	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #17028599	$115,250
07/14/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1266294737	$115,250 +9.1% / yr
07/06/2017	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #17028599	—
06/14/2017	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #17028599	$109,900
09/07/2012	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #12034466	$75,000
08/12/2012	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1118212613	$75,000
08/07/2012	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #12034466	—
06/26/2012	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #12034466	$79,000
09/14/2008	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2734472	$142,900
07/24/2007	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2734472	$159,900
07/23/2007	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2704083	$159,900
01/24/2007	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2704083	$159,900
11/01/1995	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #9183071	$79,900
08/28/1995	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #9183071	—
03/01/1995	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #9183071	$84,900

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

Public Records for 557 West James Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2020$1,836 ($153 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtLot Size366,340 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992ZoningVILLAGECountyVAN BURENAPN80-44-255-002-30

Schools near 557 West James Street

This home is within Lawrence Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Lawrence Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	0.2 mi
5/10	Lawrence Jr/Sr High School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 12	0.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Lawrence Elementary School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	0.2 mi
5/10	Lawrence Jr/Sr High School Public7 to 12 Serves this home	0.2 mi

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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More information about 557 West James Street, Lawrence, MI 49064

557 West James Street is a single family home for sale in Lawrence, MI 49064. This property was listed for sale on December 13, 2025 by Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center, it's currently listed at $275,000. It has been on the market for a total of 73 days and was last sold on December 29, 2023. This listing's school district is Lawrence Public Schools. Nearby schools include Lawrence Elementary School, Lawrence Jr/Sr High School and Bert Goens Learning Center. 557 West James Street is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 1,305 sqft single family home built in 1992.

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