$495,000
Buchanan, MI 49107
MLS# 26053063
4 beds | 3 baths | 2867 sqft
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Property Description
A true piece of Buchanan's architectural heritage, the Luther House stands gracefully at 118 W. Front Street. Built in the 1860s, this iconic Italianate residence offers a rare opportunity to own a home brimming with authentic historical character, enduring craftsmanship, and genuine warmth. From the moment you step onto the inviting, screened-in front porch you will see the ultimate retreat to enjoy warm afternoons or rainy quiet mornings. You'll feel the centuries of stories woven into this home. Inside, the main level showcases soaring ceilings, towering original doors, and classic natural hardwood floors. The living room and dining room serve as centerpiece gathering spaces, featuring remarkable original ceiling millwork and intricate trim that reflect the craftsmanship of a bygone era. This isn't a modern, sanitized flip but instead it's a home that has been lovingly lived-in, cherished, and maintained over generations. It retains its vintage charm and comfortable soul,
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Moccasin & N. Oak St.
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Buchanan City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 172.65
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 81x165
Road Frontage: 81
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2867
SqFt Above Grade: 2867
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 534
Building Total SqFt: 3401
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Buchanan
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.31
Lot Square Footage: 13504
Year Built: 1862
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 3
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 98800
SEV: 179300
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3735
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: none
Tax ID #: 11-58-7250-0050-00-5
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: A true piece of Buchanan's architectural heritage, the Luther House stands gracefully at 118 W. Front Street. Built in the 1860s, this iconic Italianate residence offers a rare opportunity to own a home brimming with authentic historical character, enduring craftsmanship, and genuine warmth. From the moment you step onto the inviting, screened-in front porch you will see the ultimate retreat to enjoy warm afternoons or rainy quiet mornings. You'll feel the centuries of stories woven into this home. Inside, the main level showcases soaring ceilings, towering original doors, and classic natural hardwood floors. The living room and dining room serve as centerpiece gathering spaces, featuring remarkable original ceiling millwork and intricate trim that reflect the craftsmanship of a bygone era. This isn't a modern, sanitized flip but instead it's a home that has been lovingly lived-in, cherished, and maintained over generations. It retains its vintage charm and comfortable soul,
Legal: THE E 66' OF LOT 50 A B STAPLES ADD TO CITY OF BUCHANAN ALSO THE W 15' OF LOT 49 IN STAPLES ADD
Lot Description
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
In Bathroom: 1
Upper Level: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Exterior Material
Aluminum Siding: 1
Brick: 1
Vinyl Siding: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Garage Faces Rear: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Hot Water: 1
Radiant: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Window Unit(s): 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 935
Total Baths Above Grade: 3
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1932
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 534
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Paved: 1
Substructure
Michigan Basement: 1
Partial: 1
Windows
Screens: 1
Storms: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Exterior Features
Scrn Porch: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Porch(es): 1
Covered: 1
Enclosed: 1
Screened: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Laminate: 1
Linoleum: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Historic: 1
Other: 1
Possession
Close Plus 6 to 29 Days: 1
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 118
Street Direction: W
Street Name: Front
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49107
Zip (4): 1200
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $495,000
Current Price: $495,000
Listing Date: 2026-10-05
Remarks Misc
Directions: Head West on W. Front St. Once you pass N. Oak St. the home will be on the right side of W. Front St,
Property Features
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Bathroom; Upper Level; Washer Hookup
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding; Brick; Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding
Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Screens; Storms
Substructure: Michigan Basement; Partial
Lot Description: Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air; Hot Water; Radiant
Air Conditioning: Central Air; Window Unit(s)
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Linoleum; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Covered; Enclosed; Patio; Porch(es); Screened
Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Rear
Architectural Style: Historic; Other
Driveway: Concrete; Paved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Plus 6 to 29 Days; Negotiable
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
complete with dual heating/cooling zones: a natural gas HVAC system with central air serving one half of the home, and an authentic hot water radiator system providing cozy warmth to the other. Out back, an alley-accessible 3-car garage offers exceptional parking and workshop potential. Above it sits a finished loft space that is ideal for a studio, craft room, extra storage, or home office. Steeped in local history and ready for its next chapter, the Luther House is waiting for an owner who appreciates true character, original details, and timeless design. Schedule your showing to experience this piece of Buchanan history today!
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level | Remarks |
| Kitchen | 13.00 | 9.00 | Main | |
| Dining Room | 15.00 | 18.00 | Main | Formal - North side of House |
| Dining Room | 11.00 | 14.00 | Main | West Side of House |
| Family Room | 15.00 | 14.00 | Main | Sitting Room |
| Living Room | 16.00 | 19.00 | Main | |
| Bedroom 4 | 12.00 | 14.00 | Main | |
| Bathroom 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 | Main | Off the Bedroom |
| Bathroom 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 | Main | 1/2 Bathroom |
| Primary Bedroom | 17.00 | 13.00 | Upper | |
| Bedroom 2 | 13.00 | 12.00 | Upper | West Bedroom of Home |
| Bedroom 3 | 9.00 | 20.00 | Upper | South Bedroom of Home |
| Primary Bathroom | 16.00 | 5.00 | Upper | with Laundry hookup - Washer & Dryer to stay |
Listing Office: Century 21 Affiliated
Listing Agent: The Rudlaff Group
Last Updated: October - 06 - 2026
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