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53699 Flatbush Rd Marcellus, MI 49067

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,946 Sq Ft
$0 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Stables
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Deck
  • Pole Barn
  • No HOA

About This Home

Hobby farm on 5+ acres with large historic barn selling at live auction May 16. Character-filled country homestead featuring barn beams and wood accents repurposed from an original barn. Charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath home with main-level living, two bedrooms upstairs, main-level laundry, and a wood stove in the family room/kitchen. 2010 updates include a 26x32 addition with full basement (10' poured walls); basement bedroom is framed and ready to be finished with egress window. Roof and siding were also replaced in 2010. 40x75 historic barn (moved in 2007) on 10' block walls with impressive hay loft--ideal for farm use, storage, or potential event/wedding venue. Additional outbuildings for livestock, chickens, and equipment. Versatile property for hobby farmers, homesteaders, or investors. Selling at live auction May 16--don't miss it! Auction open houses: April 25, May 2 & 9 from 12-2PM.

Listing Agent

Rich Carpenter

Bright Star Realty & Auction LLC License #6501458576 Listed on: 03/30/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Jesse Riegsecker

Bright Star Realty & Auction LLC License #6501453595

Property Details

Property Type

  • Other

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 5.29 Acre Lot
  • Poultry Coop
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Farm
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,946 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Michigan Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Pole Barn
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Tillable Land
  • Stables

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Property Details

Property Type

Other

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

5.29 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Farm
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1880
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Other

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Interior Amenities: LP Tank Owned, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove, Wood Burning, Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1946.0
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Insulated Windows, Replacement
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1496.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Other
  • List Price: 1.0
  • Lot Features: Tillable, Level
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Pole Barn, Stable(s), Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water Source: Well

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 5.29
  • Lot Size Area: 5.29
  • Lot Dimensions: irr
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 230432.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1463.05
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/30/2026 03/30/26 For Sale $1 -- $0 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $150,000 Elevate Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $205,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Rich Carpenter
Rich Carpenter

Bright Star Realty & Auction LLC

(269) 292-6033

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Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26012582

MichRIC

APN: 007-023-001-00

Michigan St. Joseph County Marcellus 49067

53699 Flatbush Rd, Marcellus, MI

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