An absolute must see!!! Very private country setting. Spacious ranch nestled quietly on 8.5 wooded acres. Long tree lined drive opens to a gorgeous country setting. Huge pond w/ dock for sunbathing, large fire pit area w/ ample seating, large garden area for all your veggies, large fenced in yard off dining room for kids or pets. The home features a 2 car attached garage plus a 22x40 3.5 car detached garage w/ work area, heater, new siding and roof. Also a 24x48 pole barn for your larger equipment. The home features updated kitchen, breakfast nook, dining rm/den and both bathrooms. New flooring in kitchen, breakfast nook and dining rm/den. Double sliding barn doors on dining rm/den. Huge main bath w/ large double vanity sink and sliding barn door to toilet and shower area w/ large vanity. Very nicely decorated home. Tons of storage. Not much left to be done here. This is truly a must see home. Home can not be seen from the street, please do not drive up to house without an appointment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
8.54 acresLot Size
$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Douglas Wirtz• Century 21 Market Tech Realtors
An absolute must see!!! Very private country setting. Spacious ranch nestled quietly on 8.5 wooded acres. Long tree lined drive opens to a gorgeous country setting. Huge pond w/ dock for sunbathing, large fire pit area w/ ample seating, large garden area for all your veggies, large fenced in yard off dining room for kids or pets. The home features a 2 car attached garage plus a 22x40 3.5 car detached garage w/ work area, heater, new siding and roof. Also a 24x48 pole barn for your larger equipment. The home features updated kitchen, breakfast nook, dining rm/den and both bathrooms. New flooring in kitchen, breakfast nook and dining rm/den. Double sliding barn doors on dining rm/den. Huge main bath w/ large double vanity sink and sliding barn door to toilet and shower area w/ large vanity. Very nicely decorated home. Tons of storage. Not much left to be done here. This is truly a must see home. Home can not be seen from the street, please do not drive up to house without an appointment.
REALCOMP #58031351950
Sep 6, 2018
Sold
$245,000
$153/sq ft
Jun 26, 2018
Listed
$259,900
$162/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #31200784
Sep 18, 2014
Sold
$199,000
$124/sq ft
Aug 16, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jun 30, 2014
Listed
$199,000
$124/sq ft
REALCOMP #214065028
Sep 18, 2014
Sold
$199,000
$124/sq ft
Jun 30, 2014
Listed
$199,000
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,348 (+2.9%)
2024
$3,255 (+4.3%)
2023
$3,121 (+4.7%)
2022
$2,980 (+2.4%)
2021
$2,910 (+6.4%)
2020
$2,735 (+15.5%)
2019
$2,368 (+33.0%)
2018
$1,780 (+51.6%)
2017
$1,175 (−31.1%)
2016
$1,705 (+0.4%)
2015
$1,698 (+4.2%)
2014
$1,629
Tax history for 8856 Big Hand Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,348 (+2.9%)
2024
$3,255 (+4.3%)
2023
$3,121 (+4.7%)
2022
$2,980 (+2.4%)
2021
$2,910 (+6.4%)
2020
$2,735 (+15.5%)
2019
$2,368 (+33.0%)
2018
$1,780 (+51.6%)
2017
$1,175 (−31.1%)
2016
$1,705 (+0.4%)
2015
$1,698 (+4.2%)
2014
$1,629
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8.54 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Clair County
APN
16-022-4008-000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Propane
Interior Features
Window Features: Bay Window(s)
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,600
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 100
Lot Size : Irregular (500x700 est.)
Lot Size Acres: 8.54
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,720
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Richmond Community Schools
Location Information
Directions: Between Caughill Rd and Gratiot, North side of Big Hand, Driveway is almost directly across from Werner Rd. You CAN NOT see the house from the road.
Subdivision Name: N/A
Cross Street: North side of Big Hand
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Clair County
APN: 16-022-4008-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: MiRealSource
Around this home
Schools
Will L. Lee School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 5.2mi
8/10
Richmond Middle School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
6/10
Richmond Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Columbus, MI • 48063
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Estimated sale price
$361,000 – $436,000
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