$350,000
Chelsea, MI 48118
MLS# 26032827
2 beds | 1 baths | 1360 sqft
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Property Description
A Rare Historic Schoolhouse Residence in the Heart of Sylvan Township. Step into a piece of Chelsea's history with this truly unique property, originally known as the ''Savage Schoolhouse'' a one-room rural school that has been thoughtfully preserved and reimagined as a private residence. Nestled on a peaceful country setting just minutes from downtown Chelsea, this distinctive home blends historic character with everyday livability. The original structure reflects the charm of 19th-century rural education with features typical of early Michigan schoolhouses, including tall windows that flood the interior with natural light, simple but enduring construction, and an open layout. This property offers more than just a home, it's an opportunity to own a tangible piece of local heritage. The 3.87 acre lot adjacent to this property is also available. You can live in this home while you build your brand new walkout dream house next door. The major renovations in this home are complete.
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Pierce Rd and Bush Rd
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Sylvan Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 257.35
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 165' X 147' X 166' X 146'
Road Frontage: 165
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1360
SqFt Above Grade: 1360
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 644
Building Total SqFt: 2004
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Chelsea
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.5
Lot Square Footage: 21780
Year Built: 1853
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 69390
SEV: 114200
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3610
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Tax ID #: F-06-03-300-006
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: A Rare Historic Schoolhouse Residence in the Heart of Sylvan Township. Step into a piece of Chelsea's history with this truly unique property, originally known as the ''Savage Schoolhouse'' a one-room rural school that has been thoughtfully preserved and reimagined as a private residence. Nestled on a peaceful country setting just minutes from downtown Chelsea, this distinctive home blends historic character with everyday livability. The original structure reflects the charm of 19th-century rural education with features typical of early Michigan schoolhouses, including tall windows that flood the interior with natural light, simple but enduring construction, and an open layout. This property offers more than just a home, it's an opportunity to own a tangible piece of local heritage. The 3.87 acre lot adjacent to this property is also available. You can live in this home while you build your brand new walkout dream house next door. The major renovations in this home are complete.
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Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Rural Development: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Aluminum Siding: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1360
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 644
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 644
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Substructure
Michigan Basement: 1
Fireplace
Family Room: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Enclosed: 1
Flooring
Vinyl: 1
Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Historic: 1
Other: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Washtenaw
Street #: 18250
Street Name: Bush
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 48118
Zip (4): 9719
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $350,000
Current Price: $350,000
Listing Date: 2026-06-30
Remarks Misc
Directions: Follow GPS. Pierce Rd. to Bush Rd.
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
Substructure: Michigan Basement
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available
Fireplace: Family Room
Appliances: Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Flooring: Vinyl; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed; Porch(es)
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Historic; Other
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; Rural Development
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
New Kitchen, New bathroom, New Electrical Wiring, New paint in the main living area, New water heater, New water softener, the Septic and Well have already been inspected and Passed! Come in with your vision for the finish work. The kitchen breakfast bar counter is there and will go with the home, you just have to install it. There is a qualifying 3rd bedroom, that would likely best be used as an in home office. Two car garage with a cement floor and a functioning chicken coop.
=Í Location Highlights:
Minutes to downtown Chelsea (shops, dining, events)
Easy access to I-94 for commuting
Close proximity to Ann Arbor and surrounding communities
Located in desirable Chelsea School District.
See MLS Listing #26032826 for the Vacant Land
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width | Remarks |
| Living Room | 213.00 | 213.00 | 158.00 | Main | 158.00 | |
| Kitchen | 113.00 | 113.00 | 125.00 | Main | 125.00 | |
| Dining Area | 911.00 | 911.00 | 125.00 | Main | 125.00 | |
| Other | 69.00 | 69.00 | 44.00 | Main | 44.00 | Pantry |
| Primary Bathroom | 811.00 | 811.00 | 76.00 | Main | 76.00 | |
| Primary Bedroom | 197.00 | 197.00 | 97.00 | Main | 97.00 | |
| Bedroom 2 | 197.00 | 197.00 | 94.00 | Main | 94.00 |
Listing Office: Century 21 Affiliated
Listing Agent: Tina Chavez
Last Updated: July - 01 - 2026
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