$258,999
E River Road
Buchanan, MI 49107
MLS# 26000338

Riverside View: You can add a dock on this side.
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Riverside View: You can add a dock on this side. Canal View with Floating Dock Buildable Lot + Island. Mainland Lot is 1.64 acres. Island is 0.77 acres. Two Parcels 2.42 acres total. With Sandbar Buildable Lot & Island Buildable Lot + Island Buildable Lot + Island. Mainland Lot is 1.64 acres. Island is 0.77 acres. Two Parcels 2.42 acres total. Build Site Ready Illustration of Build Potential Artist's interpretation of a Craftsman home design on site. Potential viewpoint inside prospective digital spec home. Lot is 1.64 acres, perked, surveyed. Electric is hooked up to outbuilding. Facing River Side Easy to install 2nd dock on the River Side. Island is 0.77 acres. Trails to walk from one side of the Island to the other. River at Dusk Island is 0.77 acres. River Road in the Fall Winter on the River Winter River Scene Summer on the River Private Stairs to the Dock at Canal. Canal view: Lot includes Private Island. You could build a bridge or dock. Would need to speak with zoning on what is possible. View from Canal leading to the River included Pontoon included Canal View in the Spring Canal between Island and Mainland Lot Island is 0.77 acres. Sand Bar is attached to the island. Island's River Side Island is 0.77 acres. Floating Down the River River Watersport Sunsets on the Water Nature & Wildlife Explore Fernwood's vast 105 acres of gardens, River walking trails, and natural areas. Near Fernwood Botanical Garden Near Fernwood Botanical Garden Near Fernwood Botanical Garden Downtown Buchanan Near River St. Joe Brewery Near River St. Joe Brewery Near River St. Joe Brewery Orchard Hills Golf Course Wine Tasting Wine Country U Pick Blueberry Farm Buchanan's own Waterfall experience! At Bear Cave. Buchanan's own caving experience! Located in Bear Cave Park Buchanan's Public Campground.

Property Description
A rare opportunity to secure one of the most unique build-ready parcels in Buchanan MI. A surveyed, perk tested mainland lot paired with its own private island on the St. Joseph River. Properties like this simply don't come to market! Neighboring the well-known Bachelors Island, you will find this 2.42-acre gem with even better amenities! The mainland parcel 1.64-acres checks every box today's land buyers need to get started: buildable, surveyed, utilities established, and ready for immediate planning. Electric is connected, soils are approved, and the building site offers an ideal footprint overlooking the river, with a canal, and island view. Across the canal sits your own waterfront extension, the 0.77-acre private island with a sand bar!. The island offers sandy edges, willow trees, a clearing with a trail area, and privacy. There is space to build on OR buy and enjoy immediately!

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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Mead and E River Rd.
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
Municipality: Buchanan Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/Acre: 107024.38
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
General Property Info
Property Sub-Type: Acreage
Lot Dimensions: 443x347x457x181
Road Frontage: 177
Waterfront: Yes
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: St Joseph River
School District: Buchanan
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Square Footage: 105415
Lot Acres: 2.42
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 39269
SEV: 41700
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1589
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: 0
Tax ID #: 11-06-0023-0035-02-7, 11-06-0023-0035-05-1
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: A rare opportunity to secure one of the most unique build-ready parcels in Buchanan MI. A surveyed, perk tested mainland lot paired with its own private island on the St. Joseph River. Properties like this simply don't come to market! Neighboring the well-known Bachelors Island, you will find this 2.42-acre gem with even better amenities! The mainland parcel 1.64-acres checks every box today's land buyers need to get started: buildable, surveyed, utilities established, and ready for immediate planning. Electric is connected, soils are approved, and the building site offers an ideal footprint overlooking the river, with a canal, and island view. Across the canal sits your own waterfront extension, the 0.77-acre private island with a sand bar!. The island offers sandy edges, willow trees, a clearing with a trail area, and privacy. There is space to build on OR buy and enjoy immediately!
Legal: Parcel 1; COM 457.84' N89DEG42'09''W & 18 09.58' N0DEG09'51''W OF E1/4 PST FRL SEC 23 T7S R18W TH N89DE G42'09''W 443.2'TO ELY SHORE O F ST JOSEPH RIVER TH TRAVERS ING SD SHORE N19DEG59'55''E 1. 16' TH N28DEG02'05''E 201.21' TH N37DEG52'14''E 1.77' TO END OF TRAVERSING TH S89DEG42'09''E 347.29'TH S0DEG02'48''W 180.59' TO POB
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 1418
Water Type
Channel: 1
River: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
All Sports: 1
Channel: 1
Dock: 1
Private Frontage: 1
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
View: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Lot Description
Buildable: 1
Cleared: 1
Recreational: 1
Wooded: 1
Other Structures
Other: 1
Street Type
Public: 1
Unpaved: 1
Util Avail at Street
High Speed Internet: 1
Utilities Attached
Electricity Connected: 1
Sewer
None: 1
Septic Tank: 1
Water
None: 1
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Docs at List Office
Aerial Photo: 1
Survey: 1
Other: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street Direction: E
Street Name: River
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49107
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $258,999
List Price: $258,999
Listing Date: 2026-01-05
Remarks Misc
Directions: ALL Showings by appointment ONLY! No Trespassing. US-31: Take Walton Rd east toward Buchanan. Turn left onto Red Bud Trail N, then right onto E River Rd. Property and parking area will be on the right, just before River Dr.
Property Features
Water Type: Channel; River
Current Use: Residential
Lot Description: Buildable; Cleared; Recreational; Wooded
Other Structures: Other
Street Type: Public; Unpaved
Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet
Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected
Sewer: None; Septic Tank
Water: None; Well
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Sale Conditions: None
Docs at List Office: Aerial Photo; Survey; Other
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Supplements
Whether for recreation, additional docking, or creating a covered pavilion resort styled area. The island is a lifestyle amenity rarely offered in this region. Enjoy boating, floating, kayaking, fishing, beach lounging, or creating a destination gathering space for family and guests to picnic. This is a turnkey lifestyle package, complete with floating dock, pontoon, fishing boat, two canoes, lofted garage outbuilding. Access the private patio deck and you are welcomed by a beautiful canal, wooded canopy, and boat dock area. Riverview seating that feels so exclusive you will be instantly transported into the riverfront experience. This is a no HOA. Golf-cart-friendly community. Build with freedom, or use as recreation. There are lending options for both uses. Located minutes from River St. Joe Brewery, Wineries, Fernwood Botanical Garden, Orchard Hills Country Club, and Buchanan's historic downtown. All just 11 miles to the pristine beaches of Lake Michigan. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy the River lifestyle and rights to say you have your very own private island + Land! Please use Showing Time for tour, do not walk property without permission. No Trespassing.
IDX
Listing Office: @properties Christie's International R.E.
Listing Agent: Elisha Taylor

Last Updated: March - 11 - 2026

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