As you travel down the private, winding tree lined driveway, you will be captivated by the natural beauty that leads you to this Exquisite, Georgian style home. The custom home was built by EC Moore & Architect Venoy McAndrew and is nestled on a 156.44 acre parcel of land. Included is your own private 14 acre lake where you can take your friends out for boat rides, fishing and kayaking. From the moment that you open the Grand front door, you will be captivated by the ''Vienna-Style'' entrance with a timeless, custom dual staircase. The Chef's Kitchen has been well built for entertaining with solid-surface counter tops, custom cherry cabinets and a built in Jen-Air downdraft gas cooktop with grill. The Library / Den boast floor to ceiling bookcases as well as a built in cherry wood desk. There is a custom built wet bar area that is equipped with a built in wine cooler for your entertaining ease. The dining room, formal living room and family room all flow nicely with abundant windows that provide great light. Stroll into your sunroom for relaxation and quiet time where you have beautiful seasonal views of Lake Johnson and a hot tub. The professional, custom, wall finishings flow nicely throughout the home as well as the black granite and maple wood floors. Crown molding and custom cherry cabinetry throughout the home, a double sided fireplace and Marvin doors and windows. The home is hard wired with built in speakers for your entertainment center. The basement has a finished living area for additional space with a pantry and wine cellar. There are two outbuildings to store your boat and other toys, one of them is equipped with electric. This home can easily be for year round living or as a seasonal get a way. Two new 40 gallon electric water heaters, fiber-optic internet utilized in home. There are about 60 acres of tillable farm land and roughly 70 acres of woods with trails. This masterpiece that you can call home is centrally located approximately 35 miles to Bronson & Borgess Hospitals, 35 miles to South Bend & Notre Dame, 30 miles to Silver Beach in St. Joseph and about 125 miles to downtown Chicago. Property is zoned agriculture which allows horses, stables, greenhouses, nurseries, orchards & vineyards. Bed & Breakfast, PUD and ABNB uses would require a special use permit or zoning change.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
156.44 acresLot Size
$286Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tamra Curtis• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Bought with Tamra Curtis• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
As you travel down the private, winding tree lined driveway, you will be captivated by the natural beauty that leads you to this Exquisite, Georgian style home. The custom home was built by EC Moore & Architect Venoy McAndrew and is nestled on a 156.44 acre parcel of land. Included is your own private 14 acre lake where you can take your friends out for boat rides, fishing and kayaking. From the moment that you open the Grand front door, you will be captivated by the ''Vienna-Style'' entrance with a timeless, custom dual staircase. The Chef's Kitchen has been well built for entertaining with solid-surface counter tops, custom cherry cabinets and a built in Jen-Air downdraft gas cooktop with grill. The Library / Den boast floor to ceiling bookcases as well as a built in cherry wood desk.
REALCOMP #69023020661
Jun 28, 2024
Sold
$1,325,000
$197/sq ft
Jun 17, 2024
Pending
—
Jun 17, 2024
Relisted
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Jun 14, 2024
Listing Removed
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May 2, 2024
Contingent
—
Apr 12, 2024
Price Changed
$1,490,000
$222/sq ft
Jun 14, 2023
Listed
$1,590,000
$237/sq ft
As you travel down the private, winding tree lined driveway, you will be captivated by the natural beauty that leads you to this Exquisite, Georgian style home. The custom home was built by EC Moore & Architect Venoy McAndrew and is nestled on a 156.44 acre parcel of land. Included is your own private 14 acre lake where you can take your friends out for boat rides, fishing and kayaking. From the moment that you open the Grand front door, you will be captivated by the ''Vienna-Style'' entrance with a timeless, custom dual staircase. The Chef's Kitchen has been well built for entertaining with solid-surface counter tops, custom cherry cabinets and a built in Jen-Air downdraft gas cooktop with grill. The Library / Den boast floor to ceiling bookcases as well as a built in cherry wood desk. There is a custom built wet bar area that is equipped with a built in wine cooler for your entertaining ease. The dining room, formal living room and family room all flow nicely with abundant windows that provide great light. Stroll into your sunroom for relaxation and quiet time where you have beautiful seasonal views of Lake Johnson and a hot tub. The professional, custom, wall finishings flow nicely throughout the home as well as the black granite and maple wood floors. Crown molding and custom cherry cabinetry throughout the home, a double sided fireplace and Marvin doors and windows. The home is hard wired with built in speakers for your entertainment center. The basement has a finished living area for additional space with a pantry and wine cellar. There are two outbuildings to store your boat and other toys, one of them is equipped with electric. This home can easily be for year round living or as a seasonal get a way. Two new 40 gallon electric water heaters, fiber-optic internet utilized in home. There are about 60 acres of tillable farm land and roughly 70 acres of woods with trails. This masterpiece that you can call home is centrally located approximately 35 miles to Bronson & Borgess Hospitals, 35 miles to South Bend
SW Michigan MLS #20035613
Nov 1, 2020
Listing Removed
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Aug 28, 2020
Price Changed
$1,199,999
$179/sq ft
Aug 28, 2020
Listed
$1,999,999
$298/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70158328
Oct 31, 2020
Listing Removed
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Oct 31, 2020
Listing Removed
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Aug 28, 2020
Listed
$1,199,999
$179/sq ft
REALCOMP #69020035613
Oct 31, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Aug 28, 2020
Listed
$1,199,999
$179/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #19011298
Oct 1, 2019
Listing Removed
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Mar 26, 2019
Listed
$949,000
$141/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #19011458
Oct 1, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Mar 26, 2019
Listed
$1,199,999
$179/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70054406
Sep 30, 2019
Listing Removed
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Sep 30, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Mar 26, 2019
Listed
$949,000
$141/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70054546
Sep 30, 2019
Listing Removed
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Sep 30, 2019
Listing Removed
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Mar 26, 2019
Listed
$1,199,999
$179/sq ft
REALCOMP #69019011458
Sep 30, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Mar 26, 2019
Listed
$1,199,999
$179/sq ft
REALCOMP #69019011298
Sep 30, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Mar 26, 2019
Listed
$949,000
$141/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #17039054
Mar 2, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 2018
Price Changed
$998,900
$149/sq ft
Aug 3, 2017
Listed
$1,290,000
$192/sq ft
REALCOMP #71017039054
Mar 1, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Aug 1, 2017
Listed
$998,900
$149/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #11005003
Jan 24, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Feb 1, 2011
Listed
$1,400,000
$208/sq ft
REALCOMP #69011005003
Jul 31, 2011
Listing Removed
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Feb 1, 2011
Listed
$1,400,000
$208/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$14,834 (+1.0%)
2023
$14,689 (+10.6%)
2022
$13,284 (+2.4%)
2021
$12,968 (+1.3%)
2020
$12,797 (+7.7%)
2019
$11,888 (+2.4%)
2018
$11,613 (−0.6%)
2017
$11,680 (+0.6%)
2016
$11,610 (+2.7%)
2014
$11,303
Tax history for 79728 55th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$14,834 (+1.0%)
2023
$14,689 (+10.6%)
2022
$13,284 (+2.4%)
2021
$12,968 (+1.3%)
2020
$12,797 (+7.7%)
2019
$11,888 (+2.4%)
2018
$11,613 (−0.6%)
2017
$11,680 (+0.6%)
2016
$11,610 (+2.7%)
2014
$11,303
*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
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
158.59 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,887
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Van Buren County
APN
80-10-008-006-01
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Generator, Hot Tub Spa, Humidifier, Wet Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
Utilities: Electricity Available, High-Speed Internet
Location
School Information
High School District: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: Territorial to left on 55th street. Due to construction, take Napier Avenue through sister lakes until it ends. Right on CR 687. Left on CR 687. Left on M 51. Left on CR 681. Right on Territorial. Left on 55th Street.Home is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,887
Stories: —
Lot Size: 158.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Van Buren County
APN: 80-10-008-006-01
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Davis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.4mi
8/10
Decatur High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
6/10
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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 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.83M – $2.21M
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