$190,000
Leonidas, MI 49066
MLS# 26033409
1 beds | 1 baths | 856 sqft
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Property Description
Wake up to peaceful river views and the sounds of nature at this charming country retreat. Nestled on 1.55 scenic acres along the Nottawa Creek, this inviting one-bedroom, one-bath home offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle while still providing the comforts of home. Thoughtful updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof in 2025 and a recently replaced furnace. The extended one-car garage offers plenty of room for storage, hobbies, or a workshop, while the picturesque property invites you to enjoy abundant wildlife, fishing, gardening, or simply relaxing in your own private slice of Southwest Michigan. Whether you're searching for your first home, looking to downsize, or dreaming of a peaceful weekend getaway, 51310 Shorts Road offers the rare opportunity to own a scenic riverfront property with room to breathe. Come experience the beauty and tranquility this special property has to offer.
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Factoryville Rd Longnecker Rd
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Leonidas Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 221.96
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Road Frontage: 0
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Nottawa Creek
Income Property: Yes
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 856
SqFt Above Grade: 856
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 206
Building Total SqFt: 1062
Total Beds Above Grade: 1
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Nottawa Creek
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Colon
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 1.55
Lot Square Footage: 67518
Year Built: 1950
Total Bedrooms: 1
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 28121
SEV: 57300
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 787.67
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none
Zoning: Residential (R)
Tax ID #: 008-012-003-00
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Wake up to peaceful river views and the sounds of nature at this charming country retreat. Nestled on 1.55 scenic acres along the Nottawa Creek, this inviting one-bedroom, one-bath home offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle while still providing the comforts of home.
Thoughtful updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof in 2025 and a recently replaced furnace. The extended one-car garage offers plenty of room for storage, hobbies, or a workshop, while the picturesque property invites you to enjoy abundant wildlife, fishing, gardening, or simply relaxing in your own private slice of Southwest Michigan.
Whether you're searching for your first home, looking to downsize, or dreaming of a peaceful weekend getaway, 51310 Shorts Road offers the rare opportunity to own a scenic riverfront property with room to breathe. Come experience the beauty and tranquility this special property has to offer.
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Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 0
Water Type
Stream/Creek: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
View: 1
Lot Description
Rolling Hills: 1
Wooded: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Workshop: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Util Avail at Street
Electricity Available: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
Rural Development: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Kitchen: 1
Exterior Material
Stone: 1
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Propane: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Other: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 856
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 206
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Substructure
Michigan Basement: 1
Partial: 1
Additional Items
LP Tank Owned: 1
Water Heater
Propane: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Other: 1
Architectural Style
Bungalow: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: St. Joseph
Street #: 51310
Street Name: Shorts
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49066
Zip (4): 9419
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $190,000
Current Price: $190,000
Listing Date: 2026-07-01
Property Features
Water Type: Stream/Creek
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Exterior Material: Stone; Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition; Shingle
Substructure: Michigan Basement; Partial
Lot Description: Rolling Hills; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
Additional Items: LP Tank Owned
Heat Source: Propane
Heat Type: Other
Water Heater: Propane
Flooring: Carpet; Other
Other Structures: Shed(s); Workshop
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Paved
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan
Possession: Negotiable
Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office: Bellabay Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Michael D Terry
Last Updated: July - 02 - 2026
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