NOT LISTED FOR SALE

118 Browntown Rd Buchanan, MI 49107

Buchanan Area

Estimated Value: $540,343 - $772,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,440 Sq Ft
$280/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 1, 2025

Last sale price $699,000 $286 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,939 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Wooded Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

A truly rare find, this beautifully restored 1916 brick schoolhouse blends historic charm with striking modern design. Nestled in Southwest Michigan's scenic wine country & surrounded by woods & farmland, this former K-8 school is now a dramatic yet comfortable retreat. Soaring 12-foot ceilings, wood floors, & oversized windows flood the open-concept living space & bedrooms with natural light from morning to night. Renovated top to bottom in 2020, the home features a fully equipped stainless steel kitchen with a 10-foot island & a cozy gas fireplace, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Original details like a vintage chalkboard in the dining area add nostalgic charm, while the two spacious bedrooms each offer a full bath with glass-enclosed showers. One suite includes a beautifully refurbished cast iron soaking tub for ultimate relaxation. Outdoor living is enhanced with a spacious deck & also a firepit area. Located within 20 mins of area beaches & less than 90 minutes to Chicago.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wortman Real Estate Group

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506044879 Listed on: 07/05/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Keller

The Shore Real Estate Group License #6501408313

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,538

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 42,689 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,440 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,538

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0.98 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Historic
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1916
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Driveway:Driveway: Gravel
  • Mineral Rights:Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Sewer:Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Additional Items:Additional Items: Generator
  • Fireplace:Fireplace: Gas Log, Kitchen
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6IlQwMDAwMDAwNiIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjI1MDMxODcxIiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJDbG9zZWQiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA2LTIyVDE3OjQ3OjA5LjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzE0NjI5IiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.uSCdISMfUgrLraCrHmkDB9ilMKOkqKtL75Cl-LHrdY0/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Kitchen
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2440.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 2160.0
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Features: Center Island
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 280.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 699000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition, Flat
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Roofing:Roofing: Composition, Flat

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heat Source:Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type:Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Utilities Attached:Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.98
  • Lot Size Area: 0.98
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 42689.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3538.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2025
Closed on
Aug 1, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Wortman Real Estate Group
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Keller
The Shore Real Estate Group
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$699,000
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$682,836

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$16,164
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.20%
Original Mortgage
$517,260
Outstanding Balance
$512,240
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$170,596

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 1981
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Chicago Title Of Michigan
$10,000 Mtc
$100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $517,260
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $699,000 0.0% $286 / Sq Ft
07/06/2025 07/06/25 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2025 07/05/25 For Sale $699,000 -- $286 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $2,226 $232,000 $0 $0
2025 $3,538 $220,700 $0 $0
2024 $815 $188,700 $0 $0
2023 $777 $161,700 $0 $0
2022 $740 $152,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,777 $40,900 $14,000 $26,900
2020 $1,715 $38,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,679 $35,200 $12,700 $22,500
2018 $1,635 $35,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,634 $36,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,606 $34,800 $0 $0
2015 $1,183 $27,900 $0 $0
2014 $263 $24,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25031871

MichRIC

APN: 11-02-0036-0028-00-8

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