5856 River Road

Sold 10/25/23
Sold 10/25/23
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Last Sold Price
$257,000
3 beds1,359 sqft$189/sqft
5856 River Road, Sodus, MI 49126
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.36 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
$189/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Have you been wanting a quiet country setting? Want to play gentleman farmer? Then this is it!... yet it is convenient to US HWY-31. Move-in ready, updated brick 3BD/2.5BA house sits on 1.36 acres and backs up to a creek. So many updates -17 replacement windows, kitchen with pantry, newer cabinets, solid surface countertops, ceramic floor & backsplash. Roomy updated main bath but also a half bath and additional basement shower. The cozy brick fireplace in the living room adds lots of charm. Huge...Have you been wanting a quiet country setting? Want to play gentleman farmer? Then this is it!... yet it is convenient to US HWY-31. Move-in ready, updated brick 3BD/2.5BA house sits on 1.36 acres and backs up to a creek. So many updates -17 replacement windows, kitchen with pantry, newer cabinets, solid surface countertops, ceramic floor & backsplash. Roomy updated main bath but also a half bath and additional basement shower. The cozy brick fireplace in the living room adds lots of charm. Huge very dry basement with high ceiling is great for recreation, includes a sitting area with electric fireplace and an additional spacious bedroom with no egress window. Enjoy the large deck, wonderful 20 x 12 second garage and an additional storage building with large totally enclosed chicken yard.
Listing closed: 10/25/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 23134489

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$234,000

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

100.8%

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Property Information for 5856 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,656 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Berrien County
  • Zoning: Residential
  • ZoningDescription: Residential
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 1.36 AC / 59,242 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Hartman and Cedar Lane
  • Municipality: Sodus Twp
  • Body of Water: Creek
  • Directions: Pipestone Road to River Road OR US-31 to Tabor Rd. - left on Tabor to River Rd. - right to property after Cedar - will be on the left.
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 5856
  • Street Name: River
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Sodus
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49126
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 42.011858
  • Longitude: -86.384009
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Water Type: Stream/Creek
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 73430.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 11-19-0027-0003-04-4
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 86800
Parking
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Other Structures: Second Garage, Shed(s)
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 143 x 341 x 191 x 358
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1359.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1359.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.36
  • Lot Square Footage: 59242.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.36
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: BEG NE COR SEC 27 T5S R18W TH W 794.64' TH S 1274.46' TH W 558.36' TO CL RIVER ''RD TH N19DEG15'W 219.9' TO BEG TH N89DEG50'53''W 34.96' TH S81DEG07'33''W 357.82' TH N0DEG08'18''E 191.14' TH E 341.22' TO CL TH S19DEG15'E 143' TO POB
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 191
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Cable Connected
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Fea Amenities: Private Frontage
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Brick
  • Roofing: Composition, Shingle
  • Substructure: Full
  • Windows: Insulated Windows, Replacement, Screens
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es), Deck
  • Landscape: Garden Area, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
  • Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric
  • Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Wood
  • Outbuilding 2: Outbuilding 2 Bathroom
  • Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Wood
Interior Features
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 7
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans
  • Total Baths: 3.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Area, Primary Bedroom, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3, Other, Recreation
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.2
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Electric
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiant
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Pantry
  • Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished, Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Iron Water FIlter, Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 2.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 1359
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 1.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1359.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 2.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Second Garage
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Description: Foyer
Room 10
  • Room Type: Recreation
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Width: 25.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 5856 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 25, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521667309

$257,000

+14.3% / yr

Oct 25, 2023

Sold

MiRealSource #70331545

$257,000—
Oct 25, 2023

Sold

Realcomp #69023134489

$257,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/25/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521667309

$257,000

+14.3% / yr

10/25/2023

Sold

MiRealSource #70331545

$257,000
10/25/2023

Sold

Realcomp #69023134489

$257,000

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

Public Records for 5856 River Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,728 ($144 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt1,359 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,359 SqFtStories1Lot Size59,242 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningR-A RECountyBERRIENAPN19-0027-0003-04-4Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5856 River Road

This home is within Eau Claire Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lybrook Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Eau Claire Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Eau Claire High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lybrook Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Eau Claire Middle School
Public6 to 8

Eau Claire High School
Public9 to 12

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: 5856 River Road, Sodus, MI 49126
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