Welcome to this 3 bedroom home in a peaceful rural setting just off a paved road, while still being only minutes from the City of St. Johns. This home does need substantial work and updating, but for the right buyer, it could truly be a diamond in the rough. With some vision, time, and TLC, this property offers an exciting opportunity to transform it into something special while enjoying the privacy and peacefulness of the countryside. The attached 2 car garage provides convenient space for parking, storage, hobbies, or future projects.
For sale
$139,900
5061 S Chandler Rd, Saint Johns, MI 48879
3beds
984sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,042/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
1 Acres Lot
$157,900 Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Peaceful rural setting
- 5 hours |
- 443 |
- 39 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kari Dickenson 517-669-8118,
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals Dewitt 517-669-8118
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 298399
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 133.34 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 11.3
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 140.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 93.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 8
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 118 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11.8
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 139 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13.9
Laundry
- Description: Laundry/Breezeway
- Level: First
- Area: 93.85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.11 x 13.2
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 212.31 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.11 x 19.11
Other
- Description: Enclosed Porch
- Level: First
- Area: 104.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.4 x 6
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: None
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Combination
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space,Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,464
- Total interior livable area: 984 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 984
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, On Site
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Entry location: Side Door
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Rural
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 132 x 330
- Features: Back Yard, Many Trees, Private, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Foundation area: 480
- Parcel number: 1914000620001500
- Zoning description: Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Saint Johns
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $139,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,077
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$157,900
$122,000 - $193,000
$1,295/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900$142/sqft |
Source:  Greater Lansing AOR #298399 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,955 | $69,700 +8.7% |
| 2024 | -- | $64,100 +14.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $56,200 +13.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $49,400 +7.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $46,100 +10.6% |
| 2020 | $1,628 +0.7% | $41,700 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $1,617 +5.9% | $39,800 +7% |
| 2018 | $1,527 -0.3% | $37,200 +1.6% |
| 2017 | $1,531 | $36,600 +8.3% |
| 2016 | $1,531 | $33,800 +0.3% |
| 2015 | $1,531 | $33,700 -13.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $39,100 -7.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $42,400 -5.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $44,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $44,900 -15.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $53,000 +8.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $48,700 +9.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $44,500 |
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Neighborhood: 48879
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Oakview Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.1 mi
- 9/10St. Johns Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.5 mi
- 6/10St. Johns High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: St. Johns
Source: Greater Lansing AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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