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$675,000

Est. payment - /mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,208 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type SingleFamilyResidence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,208 sqft

Price per Sqft $305

MLS Listing ID 69026022590

Style Farmhouse

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1864

Lot Size 12.210 Acres

Acres 12.21

Property Sub-Type SingleFamilyResidence

Property Description

Being offered for restoration or redevelopment is one of Stevensville's most significant properties. The 12-acre Brown-Defay estate is a historic multi-family compound that contains 6 separately metered addresses, and 5 structures dating from as early as the 1860's. Because of its size and location, this property will appeal to many types of buyers. Most existing buildings would require significant renovation, but are nicely situated at the center of a slightly hilly property, surrounded by beautiful lawns and a deep perimeter of mature trees. The property itself is 800 feet wide, 700 feet deep, and occupies the entire south side stretch of W. Defay Rd. (a quiet paved cul-de-sac street). This is a very peaceful, private enclave suitable for a wide range of uses or development, not the typical farmhouse on a long narrow lot. Property offers splendid scenery, but is very under-utilized by its current owners. Buildings are mostly used as storage or garage space, have several gutted areas, and the water to most living spaces has been shut off for years. Because of these conditions, the property will not qualify for conventional financing, and no seller financing is available, however, older sellers will consider partial trades into a smaller home.

Whether you're seeking a major restoration project, a development site, or something more unique, this is a top property in an amazing location, less than a mile from the beaches and walking trails at Grand Mere State Park, and just footsteps from the Red Arrow Trail bike path coming later in 2026.

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Existing structures include:

1. Two-story farmhouse dating from the 1860's, that can be used as one or two units, but needs significant renovation. Michigan basement seeps, but is 7 feet in height, with good cement floor. Roof is tight, but beyond life expectancy.

2. Large 2-1/2 story timber-frame building dating from the 1890's, sitting on an excellent cement slab. Originally built as barn, but later converted into a "double house" with t

Location

State MI

County Berrien

Area Area94071Lincolntwp

Rooms

Main Level BathFull

Upper Level BathFull

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Electric

Fireplace No

Laundry Other

Exterior

Parking Features Detached, Gravel

Garage Spaces 4.0

View Y/N No

Garage true

Building

Lot Description CulDeSac, HillyRavine, Wooded

Foundation MichiganBasement

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Well

New Construction No

Schools

School District Lakeshore

Others

Acceptable Financing Cash

Listing Terms Cash

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Listed by Shelle L Dragomer of @properties Christie's International R.E.

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Coldwell Banker Town & Country Real Estate

+1(810) 397-4451

Broker | License ID: 308761

Broker License ID: 308761

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3154 W Defay RD Lincoln Twp, MI 49127

Coldwell Banker Town & Country Real Estate

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