Welcome home to your new Hobby Farm! This turn of the century home sits on almost 16 acres of rolling hills. The home 2/3 bedroom home has been recently updated with newer windows, carpet/flooring, two updated full baths but has retained the charming farm house features like built in's and arched door ways. Home also features a formal dining room, sun porch, huge master bedroom with access to the rear deck, newer furnace, hot water heater and breaker box. Outside has it all! Large stocked pods with dock, deck and sandy beach, garden spot with large shed, year round stocked Koi pond with frogs galore, 7 acre fenced pasture with livestock building, flowering trees, mowed trails and wildlife year round. This home is ready for your family to move in and enjoy the summer!
Welcome home to your new Hobby Farm! This turn of the century home sits on almost 16 acres of rolling hills. The home 2/3 bedroom home has been recently updated with newer windows, carpet/flooring, two updated full baths but has retained the charming farm house features like built in's and arched door ways. Home also features a formal dining room, sun porch, huge master bedroom with access to the rear deck, newer furnace, hot water heater and breaker box. Outside has it all! Large stocked pods with dock, deck and sandy beach, garden spot with large shed, year round stocked Koi pond with frogs galore, 7 acre fenced pasture with livestock building, flowering trees, mowed trails and wildlife year round. This home is ready for your family to move in and enjoy the summer!
Public Records
Jun 19, 1997
Sold
$80,000
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,038 (+12.7%)
2024
$1,808 (+4.8%)
2023
$1,726 (+3.2%)
2022
$1,672 (−2.9%)
2021
$1,721 (+0.8%)
2020
$1,707 (+1.7%)
2019
$1,679 (+3.6%)
2018
$1,621 (+1.9%)
2017
$1,590 (+22.2%)
2016
$1,301 (−41.1%)
2015
$2,207 (+1.9%)
2014
$2,166
Tax history for 868 W Barnes
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,038 (+12.7%)
2024
$1,808 (+4.8%)
2023
$1,726 (+3.2%)
2022
$1,672 (−2.9%)
2021
$1,721 (+0.8%)
2020
$1,707 (+1.7%)
2019
$1,679 (+3.6%)
2018
$1,621 (+1.9%)
2017
$1,590 (+22.2%)
2016
$1,301 (−41.1%)
2015
$2,207 (+1.9%)
2014
$2,166
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15.96 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,824
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tuscola County
APN
021-023-000-3000-03
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking: 3 Or More Spaces
Interior
Interior Features
Rooms: First Floor Mstr Bedroom, Sun/Florida Room
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 20 x 12
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Below Grade Lavatory: 0
Below Grade Bathroom: 0
Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Wood
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Dimension: 11 x 14
Family/Great Room Information
Sun/Florida Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Sun/Florida Room Level: First
Sun/Florida Room Dimensions: 8 x 12
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Mi Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
Foundation Type: Basement
Property Features
Water Features: Creek/Stream/Brook, Pond
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1900
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 600
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 0
Lot Information
Zoning: Residential
Land Information
Acreage: 15.75
Roads: City/County, Country
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $50,292
Total Tax Year: 2015
Total Tax Amount: $2,207.96
Summer Tax Year: 2015
Summer Tax Amount: $503.57
Winter Tax Year: 2015
Winter Tax Amount: $1,704.39
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Gas
Water: Private Well
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1300
School Information
School District: Mayville Community School Distri
School District: Mayville Community School Distri
Location Details
Side of Street: N
Municipality Type: Township
Municipality: Watertown Twp
Mail City: Fostoria
Subdivision: none
Municipality: Watertown Twp
Area (Municipality): Watertown Twp (79021)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,824
Stories: —
Lot Size: 15.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Tuscola County
APN: 021-023-000-3000-03
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Saginaw Board
Originating MLS: Saginaw
Around this home
Schools
Mayville Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.8mi
6/10
Mayville High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
4/10
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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 97° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal 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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Historical weather
Fostoria, MI • 48435
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 2.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.4 hrs
2.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$272,000 – $329,000
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