$2,150,000
2801 Niles Buchanan Road
Buchanan, MI 49107
MLS# 25017189
Status: Sold
6 beds  |  8 baths  |  4450 sqft


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Property Description
Welcome to The Lodge — A Once-in-a-Lifetime Riverfront Estate in Southwest Michigan. Over 7,400 sq ft of total living space with 11 bedrooms and tucked away at the end of a scenic half-mile drive, this extraordinary property along the St. Joseph River may be one of the most unique and secluded settings in all of Southwest Michigan. Spanning approximately 45 acres—with an additional 45 acres available for purchase—this is a rare opportunity to own up to 90 acres and nearly 3,000 feet of river frontage, offering unmatched privacy, natural beauty, and lifestyle flexibility. At the heart of the property sits The Main Lodge, a thoughtfully designed riverfront retreat with breathtaking views from nearly every window. The soaring great room, with its large stone fireplace, serves as a

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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Mayflower Rd and Country Club
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
Municipality: Niles Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 483.15
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Road Frontage: 1826
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: St Joseph River
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 5271
SqFt Above Grade: 4450
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 923
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 198
Building Total SqFt: 5571
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: St Joseph River
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Niles
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 55.6
Lot Square Footage: 2421936
Year Built: 1921
Total Bedrooms: 6
Full Baths: 6
Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 8
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 0
SEV: 0
For Tax Year: 0
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 0
Tax Year: 0
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: NONE KNOWN
Tax ID #: 11-14-0030-0001-02-2
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to The Lodge — A Once-in-a-Lifetime Riverfront Estate in Southwest Michigan. Over 7,400 sq ft of total living space with 11 bedrooms and tucked away at the end of a scenic half-mile drive, this extraordinary property along the St. Joseph River may be one of the most unique and secluded settings in all of Southwest Michigan. Spanning approximately 45 acres—with an additional 45 acres available for purchase—this is a rare opportunity to own up to 90 acres and nearly 3,000 feet of river frontage, offering unmatched privacy, natural beauty, and lifestyle flexibility. At the heart of the property sits The Main Lodge, a thoughtfully designed riverfront retreat with breathtaking views from nearly every window. The soaring great room, with its large stone fireplace, serves as a
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Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 483.15
Under Contract Date: 2025-07-25
Sold Date: 2025-08-28
Sold Price: $2,150,000
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 1836
Water Type
River: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Dock: 1
Private Frontage: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Ravine: 1
Recreational: 1
Rolling Hills: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 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
Stucco: 1
Roofing
Wood: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Geothermal: 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: 7
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 5
Main Full Baths: 5
Main Half Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 4450
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Bedrooms: 1
Basement Full Baths: 1
Basement Finished SQFT: 845
Total Basement SQFT: 1043
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Partial: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Kitchen Features
Breakfast Nook: 1
Center Island: 1
Eating Area: 1
Pantry: 1
Fireplace
Living Room: 1
Additional Items
Basement Partially Finished: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Guest Quarters: 1
Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Window Treatments: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Freezer: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Porch(es): 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Flower Garden: 1
Fruit Trees: 1
Garden Area: 1
Ground Cover: 1
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Terraced Yard: 1
Underground Sprinkler: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 2801
Street Name: Niles Buchanan
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49107
Zip (4): 8436
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $2,150,000
Current Price: $2,150,000
Listing Date: 2025-04-23
Remarks Misc
Directions: Niles Buchanan Rd- between Orchard Hills Country Club and US 31
Property Features
Water Type: River
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Stucco
Roofing: Wood
Substructure: Partial; Walk-Out Access
Lot Description: Ravine; Recreational; Rolling Hills; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook; Center Island; Eating Area; Pantry
Fireplace: Living Room
Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Guest Quarters; Vaulted Ceilings; Wet Bar; Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned
Heat Source: Geothermal
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch(es)
Landscape: Flower Garden; Fruit Trees; Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges; Terraced Yard; Underground Sprinkler
Parking Features: Attached; Detached
Architectural Style: Ranch
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
stunning centerpiece. While five spacious en-suite bedrooms and two additional half baths provide comfort for family and guests. The entertainer's kitchen features views of the river and a charming breakfast nook. Gather in the expansive dining room or relax in the light-filled sunroom. A lower-level walkout apartment with its own full kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom offers flexible space for extended stays, and an unfinished loft presents the opportunity for even more living space. Step outside to patios and decks that invite peaceful mornings and unforgettable evenings by the river. Briar Patch, located just 200 feet east of the main lodge, adds even more accommodations with two private suiteseach with a full bathroomand one with a kitchenette and extra room. Ideal as a guesthouse or rental space, Briar Patch also includes a connected 3-car garage for convenience and storage. Beehive, on the western edge of the Lodge provides a cozy 1-bedroom suite with a full bath, perfect for a private guest escape or a quiet weekend retreat nestled just off the expansive riverfront patio. As you enter the property, you'll first pass the Caretaker's Homea charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence complete with a spacious living area, full eat-in kitchen, laundry, and a covered front porch overlooking the sprawling lawn. Whether for a property manager, guest overflow, or short-term rental income, this home offers versatility and comfort. The grounds are a dream for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking true tranquility. Over 1,800 feet of direct river frontage frames the estate, with options to expand to almost 3,000' of river frontage. Miles of scenic trails wind through creeks, towering ravines, and rolling meadowsideal for hiking, ATVs, or horseback riding. Wildlife is abundant, from deer and turkey to bald eagles and seasonal salmon runs. Original outbuildings, a tennis court, and a croquet court add a sense of rustic charm and nostalgia. Launch your boat or kayak and explore nine miles of river, or enjoy all four seasons of nature from your own private haven. Tucked just a short stroll or golf cart ride away from Orchard Hills Country Clubfeaturing an 18-hole course, pool, dining, and social amenitiesthis isn't just a property, it's a lifestyle.
Room Information
Room Name Remarks
Kitchen
Dining RoomFormal
Family Room
Living Room
Primary Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 5

IDX
Listing Office: R1 Property Group
Listing Agent: Nate Paulus

Last Updated: August - 29 - 2025

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