Highest & Best Offers Due Sunday @5PM. 11 Offers received. Thank you for your interest! Historic 1854 Schoolhouse Home – 4015 Bennett Lake Road Unique opportunity to own a piece of local history. Originally built in 1854 as Riggs School and converted into a residence in the 1950s, this 3-bedroom with additional flex space/office, 2-bath home sits on 1.8 beautifully landscaped acres in the Fenton School District. This 1,700+ SF home features original hardwood floors, 3-brick thick plaster walls, wood-burning and gas fireplaces, and a thoughtful mix of historic charm and modern updates. The kitchen was remodeled by Linden Kitchen & Bath, and bathrooms include unique vintage elements like a vanity fashioned from an antique sewing cabinet and an upstairs sauna. The property includes a 2-car garage, chicken coop, tree house, garden/reading shed, nursery, orchard, and manicured landscaping. Recent updates include a new roof, a large sandblasted deck with pavilion, mixed aggregate patio and sidewalk, and 28' arborvitae for added privacy. Conveniently located near downtown Fenton, this home offers both character and functionality with space to live, garden, and grow. A truly rare find!
Single-familyProperty Type
1854Year Built
1.8 acresLot Size
$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Champlin• RE/MAX Platinum-Fenton
Highest & Best Offers Due Sunday @5PM. 11 Offers received. Thank you for your interest! Historic 1854 Schoolhouse Home – 4015 Bennett Lake Road Unique opportunity to own a piece of local history. Originally built in 1854 as Riggs School and converted into a residence in the 1950s, this 3-bedroom with additional flex space/office, 2-bath home sits on 1.8 beautifully landscaped acres in the Fenton School District. This 1,700+ SF home features original hardwood floors, 3-brick thick plaster walls, wood-burning and gas fireplaces, and a thoughtful mix of historic charm and modern updates. The kitchen was remodeled by Linden Kitchen & Bath, and bathrooms include unique vintage elements like a vanity fashioned from an antique sewing cabinet and an upstairs sauna. The property includes a 2-car garage, chicken coop, tree house, garden/reading shed, nursery, orchard, and manicured landscaping. Recent updates include a new roof, a large sandblasted deck with pavilion, mixed aggregate patio and sidewalk, and 28' arborvitae for added privacy. Conveniently located near downtown Fenton, this home offers both character and functionality with space to live, garden, and grow. A truly rare find!
REALCOMP #20230014366
Apr 28, 2023
Sold
$265,000
$153/sq ft
Mar 27, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 24, 2023
Relisted
—
Mar 8, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 4, 2023
Listed
$275,000
$159/sq ft
Mar 1, 2023
Coming Soon
$275,000
$159/sq ft
1840 Vintage School House now can be your home. Enjoy the 1.8 acre nostalgic pc of property with outbuildings, gardens, coops, nursery and more. This 1700+ SF, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has the charm and charisma that awaits the buyer who appreciates its amazing features. The home comes with its own pond, 2 car garage, chicken coop, tree house, wood burning and gas fireplaces, garden/reading shed. Your Cozy home educated children for over 100 years, and later converted to a residence for families to live in and off the land. Lots of Mechanical updates and outdoor plantings. Fenton School District and convenient location . Two satisfied Owners in 35 years. Call for all the additional info on this Fenton, Tyrone Township home.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60193664
Apr 28, 2023
Sold
$265,000
$153/sq ft
Apr 28, 2023
Sold
$265,000
$153/sq ft
Mar 27, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 24, 2023
Relisted
—
Mar 8, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 4, 2023
Listed
$275,000
$159/sq ft
Mar 1, 2023
Coming Soon
$275,000
$159/sq ft
Feb 27, 2023
Listed
$275,000
$159/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #21587829
May 20, 2019
Sold
$228,000
$132/sq ft
Apr 5, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 2, 2019
Listed
$239,900
$139/sq ft
Apr 2, 2019
Listed
$239,900
$139/sq ft
REALCOMP #219028818
May 20, 2019
Sold
$228,000
$132/sq ft
Apr 5, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 2, 2019
Listed
$239,900
$139/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,269 (+2.6%)
2024
$3,186 (+25.8%)
2023
$2,531 (+4.9%)
2022
$2,414 (+2.2%)
2021
$2,362 (−0.7%)
2020
$2,379 (+54.8%)
2019
$1,537 (+1.6%)
2018
$1,513 (+6.4%)
2017
$1,422 (+0.7%)
2016
$1,412 (−2.6%)
2015
$1,449 (+0.9%)
2014
$1,436
Tax history for 4015 Bennett Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,269 (+2.6%)
2024
$3,186 (+25.8%)
2023
$2,531 (+4.9%)
2022
$2,414 (+2.2%)
2021
$2,362 (−0.7%)
2020
$2,379 (+54.8%)
2019
$1,537 (+1.6%)
2018
$1,513 (+6.4%)
2017
$1,422 (+0.7%)
2016
$1,412 (−2.6%)
2015
$1,449 (+0.9%)
2014
$1,436
*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
2
Stories
1.25
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,380
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Livingston County
APN
4704-04-200-007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Detached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Furnished: Unfurnished
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio
Roof: Asphalt
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Entry Location: GroundLevel
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,728
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 1.8
Lot Size Dimensions: 266 x 285 x 265 x 283
Lot Size Area: 1.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.8
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,796
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Fenton
Location Information
Directions: US23 to Owen Rd west to Jennings Rd south to Bennett Lake Rd west home on the corner.
Cross Street: Jennings & Bennett Lake Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,380
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 1.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Livingston County
APN: 4704-04-200-007
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: RealcompIILtd
Around this home
Schools
State Road Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Fenton Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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 95° expected this year, 14 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, 3 days in 30 years
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Fenton, MI • 48430
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In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$330,000 – $400,000
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