$675,000
Stevensville, MI 49127
MLS# 26022590
2 beds | 1 baths | 2208 sqft
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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
Details
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 3154
Street Direction: W
Street Name: Defay
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49127
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $675,000
Current Price: $675,000
Listing Date: 2026-05-15
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 12.21
Lot Square Footage: 531868
Lot Dimensions: 806x704x736x48x41x647
Year Built: 1864
Road Frontage: 806
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 789
SqFt Above Grade: 2208
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 880
Building Total SqFt: 3088
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Lakeshore
# of Outbuildings: 4
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 11-12-0033-0011-06-6
Taxable Value: 112493
SEV: 140200
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3092
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: Drains 225 & 268
Remarks Misc
Directions: Red Arrow Hwy to Defay, South of John Beers Rd.
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 789
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Level SQFT: 1419
Basement Rooms
Total Basement SQFT: 880
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Barn
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions: 47 x 31
Outbuilding 1 SqFt: 1457
Outbuilding 2
Outbuilding Description: Barn
Outbuilding 2 Dimensions: 20 x 12
Outbuilding 2 SqFt: 240
Outbuilding 3
Outbuilding 3 Description: Second Garage
Outbuilding 3 Dimensions: 18 x 10
Outbuilding 3 SqFt: 180
Outbuilding 4
Outbuilding Description: Second Garage
Outbuilding 4 Dimensions: 24 x 16
Outbuilding 4 SqFt: 384
Property Features
Laundry Features: Other
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Substructure: Michigan Basement
Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac; Rolling Hills; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Appliances: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Electric
Heat Type: Baseboard
Water Heater: Electric
Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed; Porch(es)
Other Structures: Second Garage
Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete
Outbuilding Floor Type 3: Outbuilding 3 Floor Type - Concrete
Outbuilding Floor Type 4: Outbuilding 4 Floor Type - Concrete
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Farmhouse
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Paved
Terms Available: Cash
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
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.
AGENTS PLEASE QUALIFY YOUR BUYERS
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 two side-by-side 2-story units. Currently used as a large garage, with unfinished space on the ground level, 2 finished apartments above, and a full stairway to a wide open 3rd level. Roof is 17 years old.
3. Small 1-1/2 story barn on excellent cement slab, with nicely floored loft and newer roof.
4. Single-story milk house (about the size of a one-car garage), with excellent cement slab. Roof is 17 years old.
5. Single-story garage 16' x 24' garage with excellent cement slab. Roof and building are 18 years old.
* Entire property is on well, septic, and electric heat, with gas and city water available at the street.
Listing Office: @properties Christie's International R.E.
Listing Agent: Shelle Dragomer
Last Updated: May - 15 - 2026
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