Enjoy peace and quiet in this custom-built contemporary cottage overlooking 22 acres of meadow, wooded ravines and Dayton Lake! Spend time canoeing, fishing and watching the Sandhill cranes from your 700 foot Dayton Lake shoreline. Retreat through French doors into the modern cabin with an open floor plan, lofted sleeping quarters and European-designed staircase. The custom built cabin has 2 x 6 walls, vaulted ceilings and bamboo and natural stone flooring. Entertain in the back yard on the cedar deck or simply enjoy the serenity of the professionally landscaped yard. The property boasts over a mile of hiking trails through natural meadows, hardwood forests, and wetlands. This is an ideal property for anyone searching for an idyllic nature retreat. Reside in the cozy cottage or use it as a guest house and build your dream home. The property is located 20 minutes from Lake Michigan on the edge of harbor country. SEE VIDEO TOUR http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?sk=13&t=1657879
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
22 acresLot Size
$874Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jeff Kermath• Amerisell Realty LLC
Bought with Robert Kaufman• Coldwell Banker Realty
Enjoy peace and quiet in this custom-built contemporary cottage overlooking 22 acres of meadow, wooded ravines and Dayton Lake! Spend time canoeing, fishing and watching the Sandhill cranes from your 700 foot Dayton Lake shoreline. Retreat through French doors into the modern cabin with an open floor plan, lofted sleeping quarters and European-designed staircase. The custom built cabin has 2 x 6 walls, vaulted ceilings and bamboo and natural stone flooring. Entertain in the back yard on the cedar deck or simply enjoy the serenity of the professionally landscaped yard. The property boasts over a mile of hiking trails through natural meadows, hardwood forests, and wetlands. This is an ideal property for anyone searching for an idyllic nature retreat. Reside in the cozy cottage or use it as a guest house and build your dream home. The property is located 20 minutes from Lake Michigan on the edge of harbor country. SEE VIDEO TOUR http://www. visualtour.com/shownp. asp?sk=13 & t=1657879
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,816 (+4.1%)
2024
$4,626 (+0.3%)
2023
$4,612 (+6.3%)
2022
$4,339 (+2.6%)
2021
$4,230 (+3.6%)
2020
$4,082 (−0.6%)
2019
$4,105 (+61.4%)
2005
$2,543
Tax history for 5785 Buffalo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,816 (+4.1%)
2024
$4,626 (+0.3%)
2023
$4,612 (+6.3%)
2022
$4,339 (+2.6%)
2021
$4,230 (+3.6%)
2020
$4,082 (−0.6%)
2019
$4,105 (+61.4%)
2005
$2,543
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
22.09 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
400
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
05-0008-0012-02-9
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Unpaved
Garage Information
No Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Iron Water FIlter, Water Softener/Owned
Directions: From the west, take HWY 12 East 3 miles past Galien. Turn right on to Dayton Road. Travel of a mile to Buffalo Road. Turn left (west). mile down Buffalo Road. Property located on left side of street (north). There is a red gate & a long drive.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 400
Stories: —
Lot Size: 22.09 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 05-0008-0012-02-9
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ottawa Elementary School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 4.0mi
Buchanan High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Buchanan, MI • 49107
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$319,000 – $387,000
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