Last Sold Price
5 beds3,555 sqft$134/sqft
5630 East Butler Road, Dowling, MI 49050

Description

Welcome to the Soggy Bottom Ranch! This unique estate consists of just under 70 acres. Nature abounds with wildlife breading grounds of Wood duck, Grouse, White Tail Deer, Cranes, Swans, Blue Heron, Beaver, Raccoon, Geese, bass, bluegill, more! Back 40acres woods and waterfront with one shared lake(6.67 acres)three additional ponds (4.3 acres, 2.7 acres and .03 acre watering pond)also a sandy bottom swimming hole ... Hence the charming estate name! Hobby farm includes nearly 30 acres of pasture/ag...Welcome to the Soggy Bottom Ranch! This unique estate consists of just under 70 acres. Nature abounds with wildlife breading grounds of Wood duck, Grouse, White Tail Deer, Cranes, Swans, Blue Heron, Beaver, Raccoon, Geese, bass, bluegill, more! Back 40acres woods and waterfront with one shared lake(6.67 acres)three additional ponds (4.3 acres, 2.7 acres and .03 acre watering pond)also a sandy bottom swimming hole ... Hence the charming estate name! Hobby farm includes nearly 30 acres of pasture/ag land with a 50x42 barn with 2 horse stalls (one heated), a horse shed suitable to shelter a couple more horses. NOTE: See 60x30 structure with sixth bedroom capacity/garage and-or shop/office. Showings to well qualified buyers only. Currently under remodel. Selling as fin sq ftg basemnt w 3 beds
LISTING CLOSED: 11/30/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jeanine C Herlacher • Brokerage DRE #6505316126 • ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes
    P: (616) 364-8831

Property Details for 5630 East Butler Road

Status
MLS #
15041864
Days on Market
62
Taxes
$4,942 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1992
Lot Size
65.40 AC / 2,848,825 SF
View
Water
Zoning
Agric/Re
ZoningDescription
Agric/Re
Waterfront Features
Lake, Pond
Architectural Style
Ranch

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$350,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

96.9%

Dowling, MI

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 5630 East Butler Road

Stories1Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size65.40 AC / 2,848,825 SF

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$2,841 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,430

Property Taxes

$412

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5630 East Butler Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: North
  • Municipality: Assyria Twp
  • Body of Water: Pond
  • Directions: M37 to Dowling Rd to North to Butler. Or M66 to Butler rd. Centrally located approx. 45 minutes from Lansing, Grand Rapids, or Kalamazoo. 25 minutes to Hastings or Battle Creek. 40 minutes to Gun Lake casino.
  • Area - Major: Battle Creek - B
  • Street #: 5630
  • Street Direction: E
  • Street Name: Butler
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Dowling
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49050
  • County: Barry
  • Latitude: 42.508123
  • Longitude: -85.179105
  • Area - Minor: Battle Creek - B
  • Water Type: Lake, Pond
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 237600.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 0100602300
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 237600
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Guest House, Pole Barn
  • Driveway: Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Tillable, Wooded, Wetland Area, Rolling Hills
  • Lot Dimensions: 1500ft +/- x irr.
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3555.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 2155.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 65.4
  • Lot Square Footage: 2848825.0
  • Lot Size Area: 65.4
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Legal: LL in LO
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 1000
Utilities
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Deck, Patio
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Private Frontage, View
  • Street Type: Unpaved
  • Exterior Material: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Walk-Out Access
  • Windows: Bay/Bow, Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Landscape: Flower Garden, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
  • Landscape : Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Landscape : Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Screens, Insulated Windows, Bay/Bow
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, LP Tank Owned, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Formal Dining, Gas Log, Primary Bedroom
  • Room Total: 13
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 4.0
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Room Types: Bedroom 4, Dining Area, Bedroom 3, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Center Island, Eating Area, Mud Room Access, Pantry, Snack Bar
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, LP Tank Owned
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Water Softener Owned
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 2155
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 0.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 4.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Barn
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 25.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 34.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, Other

Property History for 5630 East Butler Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 30, 2015

Sold

Realcomp #65015041864

$478,000
Nov 30, 2015

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #15041864

$478,000
Oct 5, 2015

Contract Signed

Realcomp #65015041864

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/30/2015

Sold

Realcomp #65015041864

$478,000
11/30/2015

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #15041864

$478,000
10/05/2015

Contract Signed

Realcomp #65015041864

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Schools near 5630 East Butler Road

This home is within Hastings Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Star Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Hastings Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hastings High School
Public9 to 12

Southeastern Elementary School
PublicK 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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Nearby home values

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This home: 5630 East Butler Road, Dowling, MI 49050
$478,000
5
3,555
2,848,825
$478,000
3
3
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2,844,468
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2,864
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