$1,285,000
Hastings, MI 49058
MLS# 25051999
3 beds | 2 baths | 1620 sqft
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Property Description
Welcome to 2255 River Road — a truly unique and secluded recreational property located near the city Hastings in Barry County, Michigan. This remarkable, one-of-a-kind tract of land offers a rare combination of natural beauty, income potential, and exceptional outdoor recreation, all nestled along one full mile of pristine Thornapple River frontage. Set on a diverse landscape, the property features approximately 30 acres of farmland currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), providing both annual income and enhanced habitat for upland birds and deer. The terrain is comprised of a mix of rolling hills, wooded ridges, and fertile bottomlands, with a blend of hardwoods and evergreens including oak, cherry, hickory, towering pine, and sugar maple. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundant wildlife and habitat diversity, with food plots, surrounding large tracts of active agricultural production, a wildlife pond, flooded timber, and thick swamplands...
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Nashville Road & McKeown Road
Property Sub-Type: Manufactured Home
Area: Greater Kalamazoo - K
Municipality: Hastings Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 793.21
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: Irreg. Metes & Bounds Desc.
Road Frontage: 47.4
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Thornapple River
Income Property: No
Basement: No
Total Rooms AG: 6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1620
SqFt Above Grade: 1620
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 1620
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Thornapple River
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Hastings
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 93.6
Lot Square Footage: 4077216
Year Built: 1998
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 141580
SEV: 237100
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3444.99
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Tax ID #: 06-022-019-00
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to 2255 River Road — a truly unique and secluded recreational property located near the city Hastings in Barry County, Michigan. This remarkable, one-of-a-kind tract of land offers a rare combination of natural beauty, income potential, and exceptional outdoor recreation, all nestled along one full mile of pristine Thornapple River frontage.
Set on a diverse landscape, the property features approximately 30 acres of farmland currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), providing both annual income and enhanced habitat for upland birds and deer. The terrain is comprised of a mix of rolling hills, wooded ridges, and fertile bottomlands, with a blend of hardwoods and evergreens including oak, cherry, hickory, towering pine, and sugar maple.
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundant wildlife and habitat diversity, with food plots, surrounding large tracts of active agricultural production, a wildlife pond, flooded timber, and thick swamplands...
Legal: PART OF SW 1/4 & SE 1/4 SEC'S 21 & 22 T3N R8W Hastings Twp Barry County. (Total Acreage: 93.6-Acres). See MLS Documents for complete legal descriptions. Offering includes two contiguous parcels: 08-06-022-019-00 (76.9-Acres) & 08-06-021-005-20 (16.9-Acres)
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 5280
Water Type
Pond: 1
River: 1
Stream/Creek: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Private Frontage: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Level: 1
Ravine: 1
Recreational: 1
Rolling Hills: 1
Tillable: 1
Wetland Area: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Phone Available: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Private Water: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Yes: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Heat Source
Propane: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 1680
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Manufactured Details
Titled: 1
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Windows
Insulated Windows: 1
Screens: 1
Skylight(s): 1
Fireplace
Gas Log: 1
Living Room: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
LP Tank Rented: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Vinyl: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Barry
Street #: 2255
Street Name: River
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49058
Zip (4): 7839
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $1,285,000
Current Price: $1,285,000
Listing Date: 2025-10-09
Remarks Misc
Directions: From Hastings: East State Street/Nashville Road to River Road. Head east on River Road. Driveway begins immediately to the north on the east side of the bridge.
Property Features
Water Type: Pond; River; Stream/Creek
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level
Manufactured Details: Titled
Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Insulated Windows; Screens; Skylight(s)
Substructure: Crawl Space
Lot Description: Level; Ravine; Recreational; Rolling Hills; Tillable; Wetland Area; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Private Water
Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Phone Available
Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); LP Tank Rented
Appliances: Dishwasher; Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Propane
Heat Type: Forced Air
Water Heater: Electric
Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Yes
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Negotiable
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
supports a healthy population of white-tailed deer, pheasant, turkey, geese, ducks and more. The flooded timber serves as a natural nesting ground for birds, while the sandy-bottom Thornapple River offers easy wading and excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike, bass, and bluegill.
The property includes a comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home and a spacious pole barn, perfect for storing recreational equipment and gear. A private ½-mile driveway winds through the property, with buried utilities to maintain views and reduce outages. Cellular/satellite internet service is also available.
Surrounded by large tracts of active farmland and accessible riverbanks, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a true riverfront retreat with income-producing potential and endless recreation possibilities.
Highlights:
" 1 mile of Thornapple River frontage along the west boundary
" 30 acres in CRP with annual income
" 3-bed, 2-bath manufactured home
" Pole barn for storage or equipment
" Hunt stands and food plots in place
" The Thornapple River is a high-quality fishery
" Miles of kayaking and boating opportunities
" Scenic topography with diverse timber
" Secluded ½-mile private driveway
" Buried utilities & cellular internet options
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a legacy property in Southwest Michigan.
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Listing Office: Michigan Lifestyle Properties / Gull Lake Realty
Listing Agent: RJ T Johnson
Last Updated: November - 10 - 2025
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