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

Island Shore Facing River
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Island Shore Facing River Mainland Lot + Island Buildable Lot + Island River View of Island Shore Protected Canal Area 0.77 acre island Deck with View and River Accesses Protected Canal View of Island from Canal 1.64 acres 1.64 acres Back of Lot View Mainland Lot View Build Site Ready 2026 - 22’ Godfrey Sweetwater pontoon boat with Yamaha 50HP high-output motor and electric start. In great condition, included with purchase, for immediate enjoyment. Riverside View: You can add a dock on this side. Island Shore Line x2 17 ft Steel Canoes Island Facing North Island Views cleared area on island clearing to other side remnants of an old structure on the island old structure on the island Island Facing South Dock Seating with a View Canal Sunset View See Sandbar Sand Bar is attached to the island. Easy to install 2nd dock on the River Side. Floating on the River Pontoon Included With Purchase Canal View in the Spring River Road in the Fall Lofted Cottage Buildable Lot + Island. Mainland Lot is 1.64 acres. Island is 0.77 acres. Two Parcels 2.42 acres total.

Property Description
St. Joseph River Waterfront X2 - BUILDABLE MAINLAND LOT + PRIVATE ISLAND OASIS 2 waterfront parcels combined and ready for immediate use! A rare opportunity to secure one of the most unique build-ready parcels in Buchanan MI. 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 amenity access! The mainland parcel offers an oversized 1.64-acre buildable lot with 221+ feet of waterfront and checks every box today's land buyers need to get started: surveyed, utilities established, and ready for planning. Across the canal sits your 2nd waterfront extension, a 0.77-acre private island featuring over 474 feet of waterfront, sandy edges, willow trees, and a trail clearing from the shore to the canal. The island offers space for recreation, additional docking, gatherings, or the potential to create a pavilion or retreat-style setting. A rare lifestyle amenity not often found in this region.

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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: St. Joseph River Waterfront X2 - BUILDABLE MAINLAND LOT + PRIVATE ISLAND OASIS 2 waterfront parcels combined and ready for immediate use! A rare opportunity to secure one of the most unique build-ready parcels in Buchanan MI. 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 amenity access! The mainland parcel offers an oversized 1.64-acre buildable lot with 221+ feet of waterfront and checks every box today's land buyers need to get started: surveyed, utilities established, and ready for planning. Across the canal sits your 2nd waterfront extension, a 0.77-acre private island featuring over 474 feet of waterfront, sandy edges, willow trees, and a trail clearing from the shore to the canal. The island offers space for recreation, additional docking, gatherings, or the potential to create a pavilion or retreat-style setting. A rare lifestyle amenity not often found in this region.
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
Enjoy the river from day one! This turnkey lifestyle package includes a custom 50-foot floating Poly dock system, a 22-foot Godfrey Sweetwater pontoon boat with Yamaha 50HP high-output outboard motor with electric start, one motorized fishing boat, two canoes, and an insulated Amish-built lofted cottage unit with stairs that can be used for storage, recreation, or potential overnight use. Access to your private patio deck is situated along the canal, where a wooded canopy provides shade and a peaceful setting. The canal offers protection from river currents and creates an ideal environment for boating, floating, kayaking, fishing, sandbar lounging, and entertaining. This is a no-HOA, golf-cart-friendly community where you can build with flexibility or enjoy the property immediately for recreation. Located just minutes from River St. Joe Brewery, local wineries, Fernwood Botanical Garden, Orchard Hills Country Club, and Buchanan's historic downtown, shopping area, and an open air concert events center. Only 11 miles to the pristine beaches of Lake Michigan, and approximately 20 miles to the University of Notre Dame. A truly once-in-a-lifetime find for SW MI waterfronts! 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 - 30 - 2026

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