$699,000
Buchanan, MI 49107
MLS# 25031871
Status: Sold
2 beds | 3 baths | 2160 sqft
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Property Description
A truly rare find, this beautifully restored 1916 brick schoolhouse blends historic charm with striking modern design. Nestled in Southwest Michigan's scenic wine country & surrounded by woods & farmland, this former K-8 school is now a dramatic yet comfortable retreat. Soaring 12-foot ceilings, wood floors, & oversized windows flood the open-concept living space & bedrooms with natural light from morning to night. Renovated top to bottom in 2020, the home features a fully equipped stainless steel kitchen with a 10-foot island & a cozy gas fireplace, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Original details like a vintage chalkboard in the dining area add nostalgic charm, while the two spacious bedrooms each offer a full bath with glass-enclosed showers.
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Hills Rd & Cleveland
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
Municipality: Baroda Twp
Office/Contract Info
On-Market Date: 2025-07-05
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 323.61
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Road Frontage: 248
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2440
SqFt Above Grade: 2160
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 280
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1880
Building Total SqFt: 2160
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: River Valley
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.98
Lot Square Footage: 42689
Year Built: 1916
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 3
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 74980
SEV: 188700
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3538
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Tax ID #: 11-02-0036-0028-00-8
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: A truly rare find, this beautifully restored 1916 brick schoolhouse blends historic charm with striking modern design. Nestled in Southwest Michigan's scenic wine country & surrounded by woods & farmland, this former K-8 school is now a dramatic yet comfortable retreat. Soaring 12-foot ceilings, wood floors, & oversized windows flood the open-concept living space & bedrooms with natural light from morning to night. Renovated top to bottom in 2020, the home features a fully equipped stainless steel kitchen with a 10-foot island & a cozy gas fireplace, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Original details like a vintage chalkboard in the dining area add nostalgic charm, while the two spacious bedrooms each offer a full bath with glass-enclosed showers.
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Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 323.61
Under Contract Date: 2025-07-06
Sold Date: 2025-08-01
Sold Price: $699,000
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Level: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Utilities Attached
High Speed Internet: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Flat: 1
Heat Source
Propane: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 2160
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Half Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 280
Total Basement SQFT: 2160
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Fireplace
Gas Log: 1
Kitchen: 1
Additional Items
Generator: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Historic: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 118
Street Name: Browntown
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49107
Zip (4): 9378
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $699,000
Current Price: $699,000
Listing Date: 2025-07-01
Remarks Misc
Directions: Red Arrow To East Browntown Rd to house. Home is on the right side on the corner of Browntown and Hills Rd.
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Brick
Roofing: Composition; Flat
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Corner Lot; Level; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet
Kitchen Features: Center Island
Fireplace: Gas Log; Kitchen
Additional Items: Generator
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned
Heat Source: Propane
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Flooring: Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Architectural Style: Historic
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Negotiable
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
One suite includes a beautifully refurbished cast iron soaking tub for ultimate relaxation. Outdoor living is enhanced with a spacious deck & also a firepit area. Located within 20 mins of area beaches & less than 90 minutes to Chicago.
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width |
| Kitchen | 13.00 | 13.00 | 24.00 | Main | 24.00 |
| Dining Area | 23.00 | 23.00 | 10.00 | Main | 10.00 |
| Living Room | 23.00 | 23.00 | 22.00 | Main | 22.00 |
| Primary Bedroom | 12.00 | 12.00 | 16.00 | Main | 16.00 |
| Primary Bathroom | 10.00 | 10.00 | 13.00 | Main | 13.00 |
| Bedroom 2 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 16.00 | Main | 16.00 |
| Bathroom 2 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 10.00 | Main | 10.00 |
| Laundry | 13.00 | 13.00 | 16.00 | Basement | 16.00 |
| Bathroom 3 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 8.00 | Basement | 8.00 |
Listing Office: @properties Christie's International R.E.
Listing Agent: Wortman Real Estate Group
Last Updated: June - 22 - 2026
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