5750 Messenger Hwy Olivet, MI 49076
Estimated payment $17,574/month
Highlights
- Private Waterfront
- 544 Acre Lot
- Deck
- Barn
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- Wetlands on Lot
About This Home
Experience the unmatched beauty and exceptional hunting opportunities at South Walton Farms, a premier hunting retreat that offers the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. Located at the end of a private road, this hidden gem provides the ideal escape while still being close to local amenities and major cities.
South Walton Farms is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, featuring abundant populations of whitetails, turkeys, waterfowl, and upland game. For over 40 years, the property has been carefully managed with Quality Deer Management (QDM) and conservation practices, resulting in an impressive whitetail age structure and an optimal habitat that supports diverse wildlife.
This expansive property includes a professionally established shooting preserve, offering ''put an offering "put and take" opportunities for nine months of the year, as well as a custom-designed Laporte 8-station clay target coursemaking it a prime destination for shooting sports enthusiasts. The agricultural classification of the land also provides the advantage of manageable taxes.
The diverse terrain of South Walton Farms features everything an avid hunter could desire: thick security cover, native grasses, forbs, mixed timber (including oak, pine, maple, and walnut), scenic Battle Creek River frontage, and wetlands with water control systems to attract ducks and geese. The property is equipped with strategically placed hunting blinds and miles of well-maintained roads, providing excellent access throughout. The gated entrance leads to a circle drive that welcomes you to the recently renovated main lodge, guest quarters (known as "The Bear Den"), additional outbuildings, and a sporting clay range.
Contiguous tracts of this size and quality are increasingly rare, and South Walton Farms stands out as one of southern Michigan's premier destinations for world-class deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunting. If you're looking for a truly one-of-a-kind property to call your own, contact us today to schedule a private tour and experience the ultimate hunting retreat at South Walton Farms.
Listing Agent
Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC License #6501398362 Listed on: 02/24/2025
Property Details
Property Type
- Other
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,556
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 544 Acre Lot
- Private Waterfront
- The property's road front is unimproved
- Property fronts a private road
- Level Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Property is zoned I/V Ag, I/V Ag
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Farm
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,744 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 9 Bedrooms | 4 Main Level Bedrooms
- Maid or Guest Quarters
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Water Access
- Wetlands on Lot
- Deck
Farming
- Barn
- Tillable Land
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Heating System Uses Wood
- Well
- Propane Water Heater
- Septic System
Community Details
- Recreational Area
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,745 | $315,466 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $577 | $273,523 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $550 | $167,196 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,637 | $142,774 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,554 | $137,183 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,550 | $127,827 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,522 | $122,522 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,488 | $124,308 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,471 | $118,325 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | -- | $101,733 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $111,805 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $40,315 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $94,173 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 07/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/16/2025 07/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/09/2025 05/09/25 | Price Changed | $2,999,000 | +275.3% | $2,358 / Sq Ft |
| 05/06/2025 05/06/25 | For Sale | $799,000 | -73.4% | $291 / Sq Ft |
| 03/02/2025 03/02/25 | Price Changed | $2,999,000 | -8.4% | $1,093 / Sq Ft |
| 02/24/2025 02/24/25 | For Sale | $3,275,000 | 0.0% | $1,194 / Sq Ft |
| 02/05/2025 02/05/25 | Off Market | $3,275,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/07/2024 07/07/24 | For Sale | $3,275,000 | 0.0% | $2,575 / Sq Ft |
| 04/15/2024 04/15/24 | Price Changed | $3,275,000 | +0.8% | $1,194 / Sq Ft |
| 04/13/2024 04/13/24 | Price Changed | $3,250,000 | -0.8% | $1,184 / Sq Ft |
| 04/11/2024 04/11/24 | Price Changed | $3,275,000 | -0.8% | $1,194 / Sq Ft |
| 07/18/2023 07/18/23 | Price Changed | $3,300,000 | -5.7% | $1,203 / Sq Ft |
| 11/28/2022 11/28/22 | For Sale | $3,500,000 | +16.7% | $1,276 / Sq Ft |
| 10/27/2022 10/27/22 | For Sale | $2,999,000 | -- | $761 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 22049173
APN: 140-018-300-080-00
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