79728 55th Street

Decatur, MI 49045

$1,325,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
6,718 Sq. Ft.
$197 / Sq. Ft.
6,718
Sq. Ft.
$197
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 6/28/24
Sold 6/28/24
Welcome Home
Back of Home
Stunning Entrance with A Dual Staircase
Chefs Kitchen
Jen-Air Downdraft cooktop
Great Natural Light Flows
Double Sided Fireplace in Living Room
Spacious Room for Entertaining
Family Room
Bright and Sunny Sun Room
Den / LIbrary With a Built in Desk
Wet Bar with Wine Cooler
Upper Portico with Built in Wine Cooler
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bath
2nd Bedroom
Third Bedroom
Main Level Bedroom
Family Room in Basement
Spacious Patio off of the Sunroom
Out Door Sauna
Pole Barn
Views of Home from Lake Johnson
Beautiful Grounds
Take your Boat out on and Enjoy LIfe
Private 14 Acre Lake Johnson
Aerial
Winding Private Driveway
Welcome Home
Private Retreat
158 Acre Property

Description

As you travel down the private, winding tree lined driveway, you will be captivated by the natural beauty that leads you to this Exquisite, Georgian style home. The custom home was built by EC Moore & Architect Venoy McAndrew and is nestled on a 156.44 acre parcel of land. Included is your own private 14 acre lake where you can take your friends out for boat rides, fishing and kayaking. From the moment that you open the Grand front door, you will be captivated by the ''Vienna-Style'' entrance with...As you travel down the private, winding tree lined driveway, you will be captivated by the natural beauty that leads you to this Exquisite, Georgian style home. The custom home was built by EC Moore & Architect Venoy McAndrew and is nestled on a 156.44 acre parcel of land. Included is your own private 14 acre lake where you can take your friends out for boat rides, fishing and kayaking. From the moment that you open the Grand front door, you will be captivated by the ''Vienna-Style'' entrance with a timeless, custom dual staircase. The Chef's Kitchen has been well built for entertaining with solid-surface counter tops, custom cherry cabinets and a built in Jen-Air downdraft gas cooktop with grill. The Library / Den boast floor to ceiling bookcases as well as a built in cherry wood desk. There is a custom built wet bar area that is equipped with a built in wine cooler for your entertaining ease. The dining room, formal living room and family room all flow nicely with abundant windows that provide great light. Stroll into your sunroom for relaxation and quiet time where you have beautiful seasonal views of Lake Johnson and a hot tub. The professional, custom, wall finishings flow nicely throughout the home as well as the black granite and maple wood floors. Crown molding and custom cherry cabinetry throughout the home, a double sided fireplace and Marvin doors and windows. The home is hard wired with built in speakers for your entertainment center. The basement has a finished living area for additional space with a pantry and wine cellar. There are two outbuildings to store your boat and other toys, one of them is equipped with electric. This home can easily be for year round living or as a seasonal get a way. Two new 40 gallon electric water heaters, fiber-optic internet utilized in home. There are about 60 acres of tillable farm land and roughly 70 acres of woods with trails. This masterpiece that you can call home is centrally located approximately 35 miles to Bronson & Borgess Hospitals, 35 miles to South Bend & Notre Dame, 30 miles to Silver Beach in St. Joseph and about 125 miles to downtown Chicago. Property is zoned agriculture which allows horses, stables, greenhouses, nurseries, orchards & vineyards. Bed & Breakfast, PUD and ABNB uses would require a special use permit or zoning change.
  1. Listed by Tamra Curtis • Brokerage DRE #6505245167 • Cressy & Everett Real Estate
    P: (352)-209-3681 C: (352)-209-3681 tamracurtis@cressyeverett.com

Property Details for 79728 55th Street

View
Water
Waterfront Features
Lake
Architectural Style
Colonial
LISTING CLOSED: 06/28/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 79728 55th Street

StatusSold
MLS #23020661
Days on Market321
Taxes$13,283 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2000
Lot Size156.44 AC / 6,814,526 SF
CountyVan Buren County
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Building Information for 79728 55th Street

Stories2Year Built2000Building Size-Lot Size156.44 AC / 6,814,526 SF

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Property Information for 79728 55th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Territorial & 55th Street
  • Municipality: Hamilton Twp
  • Body of Water: Private Lake
  • Directions: Territorial to left on 55th street. Due to construction, take Napier Avenue through sister lakes until it ends. Right on CR 687. Left on CR 687. Left on M 51. Left on CR 681. Right on Territorial. Left on 55th Street.Home is on the left.
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 79728
  • Street Name: 55th
  • Suffix: Street
  • City: Decatur
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49045
  • County: Van Buren
  • Latitude: 42.132074
  • Longitude: -86.084488
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 362554.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 801000800601
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 624300
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Other Structures: Pole Barn
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Tillable, Wooded, Rolling Hills
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: TBD
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1831.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 6718.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 4887.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 156.44
  • Lot Square Footage: 6814526.0
  • Lot Size Area: 156.44
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Legal: Meets and Bounds per Title
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 3800
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
  • Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet, Phone Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Block, Wood Siding
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Fea Amenities: Private Frontage, View
  • Street Type: Public, Unpaved
  • Exterior Material: Block, Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • Substructure: Full
  • Windows: Bay/Bow, Insulated Windows, Screens, Storms
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Landscape: Fountain, Garden Area, Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Fountain: Yes
  • Landscape : Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
  • Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
  • Outbuilding 2: Outbuilding 2 Electric
  • Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Insulated Windows, Bay/Bow, Garden Window
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 15
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 4.0
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Room Types: Dining Area, Kitchen, Living Room, Family Room, Bonus Room, Den, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane, Other
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Hot Water
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Desk Built-In, Eating Area, Garden Window, Mud Room Access, Pantry
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Generator, Hot Tub Spa, Humidifier, Wet Bar
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 3111
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 4
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 1831.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 2931.0
  • Main Level Primary: No
  • # of Outbuildings: 2.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Ceiling Height: 10.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Pole Barn
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 79728 55th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 28, 2024

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #23020661

$1,325,000—
Jun 28, 2024

Sold

MiRealSource #70317282

$1,325,000—
May 2, 2024

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #23020661

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/28/2024

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #23020661

$1,325,000
06/28/2024

Sold

MiRealSource #70317282

$1,325,000
05/02/2024

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #23020661

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

Public Records for 79728 55th Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$14,834 ($1,236 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,887 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,887 SqFtLot Size6,911,665 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999ZoningAGCountyVAN BURENAPN80-10-008-006-01Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 79728 55th Street

This home is within Decatur Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Davis Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Decatur High School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Davis Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Decatur High School
Public6 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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