Country Farmhouse on Nearly 5 Acres – Ready for Your Vision!
Bring your ideas and make this charming 4-bedroom, 1-bath farmhouse your own! Built in 1900 and situated on just under 5 peaceful acres, this property offers the space, character, and country setting you've been looking for—all while remaining conveniently close to Battle Creek for an easy commute.
The home features good bones, solid potential, and is ready for your updates. An ideal blank canvas for anyone dreaming of creating a beautiful modern farmhouse. With four bedrooms, there's plenty of room for a single-family home, home office, guest space, or whatever fits your lifestyle.
Outside is where this property truly shines. Enjoy a beautiful, spacious yard, several mature black walnut trees, and plenty of room to relax, play, or entertain. Garden enthusiasts will love the generous garden area, offering wonderful potential for growing fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers right at home. The detached garage and large barn add endless possibilities for storage or a workshop area.
If you've been searching for a peaceful country property where you can add your own style and build some sweat equity, this farmhouse is full of possibilities.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/27)
$220,000
4425 M Dr S, Athens, MI 49011
4beds
1,791sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
4.7 Acres Lot
$210,800 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 26 days
- 925
- 72
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Christopher Merz 248-342-6543,
Real Broker, LLC 855-450-0442
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261064214
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 X 9
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 X 9
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 X 5
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 360
- Dimensions: 24 X 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,791 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,791
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Oneand Half Car Garage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4.7 Acres
- Dimensions: 343 x 543 x 391 x 551
Details
- Parcel number: 0200201510
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Other, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $67,159
- Annual tax amount: $2,004
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$210,800
$200,000 - $221,000
$1,844/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $220,000-2.2%$123/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20261064214 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000$126/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261064214 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,981 +5% | $78,600 -6.1% |
| 2024 | $1,887 | $83,700 +8.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $77,000 +8.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $71,200 +10.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $64,600 +8% |
| 2020 | -- | $59,800 -1.6% |
| 2018 | -- | $60,800 +12.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $54,000 +2.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $52,900 -7.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $57,100 -0.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $57,200 +2.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $55,800 +9% |
| 2011 | -- | $51,200 -2.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $52,500 -11.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $59,600 -2.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $60,900 -2.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $62,550 +2.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $60,850 +13.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $53,750 +12% |
| 2003 | -- | $48,000 |
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Neighborhood: 49011
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