Last Sold Price
4 beds1,600 sqft$31/sqft
581 Athens RoadSherwood, MI49089

Description

Investment Opportunity! Nestled on just over an acre of picturesque land, this spacious farmhouse offers incredible potential for investors or buyers with a vision. Featuring 3 to 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom, this home has ample space to grow. The large, eat-in kitchen is perfect for family meals, while the main floor also offers convenient laundry, living room, and a formal dining room for gatherings. Upstairs 2 additional bedrooms provides additional space for family and friends. Don't forget...Investment Opportunity! Nestled on just over an acre of picturesque land, this spacious farmhouse offers incredible potential for investors or buyers with a vision. Featuring 3 to 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom, this home has ample space to grow. The large, eat-in kitchen is perfect for family meals, while the main floor also offers convenient laundry, living room, and a formal dining room for gatherings. Upstairs 2 additional bedrooms provides additional space for family and friends. Don't forget the 2 car detached garage and outbuilding. With just a little vision this property could be your home!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/05/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jami Lind • Brokerage DRE #6505313530 • Hauska Home and Farm
    P: (269)-251-4139 lindjami@gmail.com

Property Details for 581 Athens Road

Status
MLS #
25022683
Days on Market
39
Taxes
$1,592 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
1.06 AC / 46,174 SF
Architectural Style
Farmhouse

Location

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Building Information for 581 Athens Road

Stories2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size1.06 AC / 46,174 SF

Payment Calculator

$387 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$254

Property Taxes

$133

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 581 Athens Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Colon Road
  • Municipality: Matteson Twp
  • Directions: M86/Colon Road West to Athens Rd.
  • Area - Major: Branch County - R
  • Street #: 581
  • Street Name: Athens
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Sherwood
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49089
  • County: Branch
  • Latitude: 41.968035
  • Longitude: -85.234047
  • Area - Minor: Branch County - R
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 31601.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 050-010-100-015-00
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 49200
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Front
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Other
  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1600.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1600.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.06
  • Lot Square Footage: 46174.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.06
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: COM 49 RDS 5 FT S OF NW COR OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 & TH E 11 RDS 12 FT & TH S 14 RDS 1 1/2 FT & TH W 11 RDS 12 FT & TH N 14 RDS 1 1/2 FT TO POB SEC 10 T6S R8W
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available, Phone Available
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: 3 Season Room
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Street Type: Paved
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Michigan Basement
  • Landscape: Ground Cover
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Water Heater: Propane
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1200
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 4
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 600.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash

Property History for 581 Athens Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 5, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909810426

$50,000

+187.4% / yr

Aug 5, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #62025022683

$50,000—
Aug 5, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70469338

$50,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/05/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909810426

$50,000

+187.4% / yr

08/05/2025

Sold

Realcomp #62025022683

$50,000
08/05/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70469338

$50,000

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Public Records for 581 Athens Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$923 ($77 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size46,174 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBRANCHAPN050-010-100-015-00

Schools near 581 Athens Road

This home is within Colon Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Colon Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Colon High School
Public6 to 12

Leonidas School
PublicK to 8

Leonidas School
PublicK to 8

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