$675,000
Stevensville, MI 49127
MLS# 26023716
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Property Description
The term ''handy-man special'' does not begin to describe the potential of this property. Even most multi-million dollar estates cannot match it in size, scenery, location, or possibilities. Occupying the entire south side stretch of W. Defay Rd, the completely private Brown-Defay estate in Stevensville is a historic 12-acre multi family compound just a mile from the beaches and walking trails of Grand Mere State Park, with hospital facilities, restaurants, and major grocery stores all less than 10 minutes away. This peaceful and secluded enclave contains 5 buildings dating from as early as the 1860's, including 3 residences that were later divided into 6 rental units. Those spaces remain separately metered, but only one of the apartments is lived in today, with most other areas gutted, and used primarily as storage or garage space. Because of these conditions, property will not qualify for a conventional home mortgage. Homes are on well and septic, with city water and gas available
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Red Arrow/Jericho
Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
Municipality: Lincoln Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 109.58
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 806x703x736x47x41x647
Road Frontage: 806.45
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Total # Units: 4
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans: 4
Total # Bldgs: 5
Total Approx. SqFt All Bldgs: 6160
Total Parking Spaces: 10
School District: Lakeshore
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Square Footage: 551334
Lot Acres: 12.66
Year Built: 1884
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 109536
SEV: 137300
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3092
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Ty: Drains 225 & 268
Tax ID #: 11-12-0033-0011-06-6
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: The term ''handy-man special'' does not begin to describe the potential of this property. Even most multi-million dollar estates cannot match it in size, scenery, location, or possibilities. Occupying the entire south side stretch of W. Defay Rd, the completely private Brown-Defay estate in Stevensville is a historic 12-acre multi family compound just a mile from the beaches and walking trails of Grand Mere State Park, with hospital facilities, restaurants, and major grocery stores all less than 10 minutes away. This peaceful and secluded enclave contains 5 buildings dating from as early as the 1860's, including 3 residences that were later divided into 6 rental units. Those spaces remain separately metered, but only one of the apartments is lived in today, with most other areas gutted, and used primarily as storage or garage space. Because of these conditions, property will not qualify for a conventional home mortgage. Homes are on well and septic, with city water and gas available
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Lot Description
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Util Avail at Street
Natural Gas Available: 1
Public Water: 1
Utilities Attached
Electricity Connected: 1
Sewer
Shared Septic: 1
Water
Shared Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Other: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Heat Source
Electric: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Baseboard: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Tenant Pays
Electric: 1
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Substructure
Michigan Basement: 1
Slab: 1
Owner Pays
None: 1
Unit 1
Unit #: 3150
Unit Description: Main House 1st Floor
SqFt: 1400
Monthly Rent: 0
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full Baths: 1
Unit 2
Unit #: 3158
Unit Description: Main House 2nd Floor
SqFt: 782
Monthly Rent: 0
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full Baths: 1
Unit 3
Unit #: 3154
Unit Description: Barnhouse-South End
SqFt: 660
Monthly Rent: 0
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Full Baths: 1
Unit 4
Unit #: 3152
Unit Description: Barnhouse-North End
SqFt: 1550
Monthly Rent: 0
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Full Baths: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 3150-3160
Street Direction: W
Street Name: Defay
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49127
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $675,000
List Price: $675,000
Listing Date: 2026-05-20
Remarks Misc
Directions: Red Arrow Hwy to W Defay (South of John Beers Rd)
Property Features
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Substructure: Michigan Basement; Slab
Lot Description: Wooded
Sewer: Shared Septic
Water: Shared Well
Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected
Util Avail at Street: Natural Gas Available; Public Water
Owner Pays: None
Tenant Pays: Electric
Heat Source: Electric
Heat Type: Baseboard
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Paved
Terms Available: Cash; Other
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
at the street. Please contact agent for specific details about buildings, or redevelopment of the property.
Listing Office: @properties Christie's International R.E.
Listing Agent: Shelle L Dragomer
Last Updated: May - 31 - 2026
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