$499,900
Colon, MI 49040
MLS# 26059161
3 beds | 2 baths | 1979 sqft
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Property Description
Discover the beauty of lakeside living in this charming log home nestled on a peaceful 1.85-acre wooded lot on Washburn Lake! Surrounded by nature, privacy, and abundant wildlife, this property offers the perfect escape from the everyday. Step inside to an inviting open floor plan featuring vaulted ceilings, new luxury plank vinyl flooring, and a spacious living room/dining room combination with a stunning stone fireplace and an abundance of windows showcasing beautiful views. The updated kitchen is a delight, featuring new cabinetry, center island, new sink, refrigerator, dishwasher, and a charming old-fashioned stove/oven that adds a touch of character. The main floor offers a bedroom, full bath, laundry, and an additional heated room overlooking the lake—perfect for relaxing, enjoying the scenery, or creating your own special space. Upstairs, you'll find two additional generously sized bedrooms and another full bath, providing plenty of room for family and guests. Numerous recent
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: M 86 & Decker
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Colon Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 252.6
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 216X453X173X459
Road Frontage: 216
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Washburn Lake
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1979
SqFt Above Grade: 1979
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1107
Building Total SqFt: 3086
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Washburn Lake
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Colon
# of Outbuildings: 1
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 1.85
Lot Square Footage: 80586
Year Built: 1994
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 96990
SEV: 196200
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2784
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Tax ID #: 002-022-007-40
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Discover the beauty of lakeside living in this charming log home nestled on a peaceful 1.85-acre wooded lot on Washburn Lake! Surrounded by nature, privacy, and abundant wildlife, this property offers the perfect escape from the everyday.
Step inside to an inviting open floor plan featuring vaulted ceilings, new luxury plank vinyl flooring, and a spacious living room/dining room combination with a stunning stone fireplace and an abundance of windows showcasing beautiful views. The updated kitchen is a delight, featuring new cabinetry, center island, new sink, refrigerator, dishwasher, and a charming old-fashioned stove/oven that adds a touch of character. The main floor offers a bedroom, full bath, laundry, and an additional heated room overlooking the lake—perfect for relaxing, enjoying the scenery, or creating your own special space. Upstairs, you'll find two additional generously sized bedrooms and another full bath, providing plenty of room for family and guests. Numerous recent
Legal: COM AT N 1/4 COR SEC 22 T6S R9W TH S 01D 18M 17S E 1023.62 FT TH S 38D 48M 59S W 347.59' TO POB; TH S20°44'59"W 175.08'; TH S89°22'30"W 370.28' TO C/L FARRAND RD; TH N 22°59'57"E ALG SD C/L 215.23'; TH N85°00'58"W 451.78' TO POB ALSO: ALL THAT LAND LYING BETWEEN THE ABOVE TRAVERE LN AND THE WATERS EDGE OF WASBURN LAKE, AS BOUNDED BY THE SIDE LN OF SD PARCEL EXTENDED 1.7A M/L (COMB W/PT OF OO2-
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 173
Water Type
Lake: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Dock: 1
No Wake: 1
Private Frontage: 1
Lot Description
Wooded: 1
Other Structures
Barn(s): 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Laundry Features
In Bathroom: 1
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Log: 1
Shingle Siding: 1
Roofing
Metal: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage Faces Side: 1
Heat Source
Propane: 1
Wood: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Wood: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: Yes
Accessibility Feat
Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom: 1
Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath: 1
Covered Entrance: 1
Covered Ramp: 1
Ramped Entrance: 1
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 2
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 462
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1517
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 1107
Driveway
Unpaved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Storms: 1
Kitchen Features
Center Island: 1
Eating Area: 1
Snack Bar: 1
Fireplace
Gas Log: 1
Living Room: 1
Additional Items
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Gas/Wood Stove: 1
LP Tank Owned: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Vaulted Ceilings: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Filtration System Owned: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Exterior Features
Gazebo: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Vinyl: 1
Wood: 1
Outbuilding 1
Outbuilding Description: Barn
Architectural Style
Log Home: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: St. Joseph
Street #: 59261
Street Name: Farrand
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49040
Zip (4): 9605
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $499,900
Current Price: $499,900
Listing Date: 2026-11-07
Remarks Misc
Directions: M 86 near Colon South on Farrand Rd.
Property Features
Water Type: Lake
Accessibility Feat: Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom; Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath; Covered Entrance; Covered Ramp; Ramped Entrance
Laundry Features: In Bathroom; Main Level
Exterior Material: Log; Shingle Siding
Roofing: Metal
Windows: Storms
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Snack Bar
Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room
Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Gas/Wood Stove; LP Tank Owned; Sump Pump; Vaulted Ceilings
Appliances: Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Filtration System Owned; Water Softener Owned
Heat Source: Propane; Wood
Heat Type: Forced Air; Wood
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Exterior Features: Gazebo
Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side
Architectural Style: Log Home
Driveway: Unpaved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Improvements include:
Newly treated and stained logs, New metal roof, New water softener and filtration system, New cedar shakes on the lakeside, Pellet stove for additional heating.
Outside, the possibilities are endless! Enjoy the lovely, mature trees, covered ramped entrance, heated 3-car garage with its own bathroom, and a small barn with stalls. Best of all, step out to your own private waterfront featuring a dock and gazebo—perfect for morning coffee, fishing, relaxing, or simply soaking in the peaceful lake views.
A truly special property offering rustic charm, modern updates, privacy, and waterfront living all in one! Come experience the beauty and tranquility of Washburn Lake living!
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level | Remarks |
| Living Room | 41.00 | 10.00 | Main | Dining Room and Living Room are combined |
| Kitchen | 14.00 | 14.00 | Main | |
| Primary Bedroom | 14.00 | 14.00 | Main | |
| Primary Bathroom | 14.00 | 12.00 | Main | |
| Bonus Room | 41.00 | 10.00 | Main | Heated room facing the lake |
| Bedroom 2 | 17.00 | 12.00 | Upper | |
| Bedroom 3 | 18.00 | 11.00 | Upper | with additional desk/alcove area 10X4 |
| Bathroom 2 | 7.00 | 6.00 | Upper |
Listing Office: RE/MAX Elite Group
Listing Agent: Laura Alva
Last Updated: November - 07 - 2026
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