Looking for land close to Chicago with a Beautiful place to Build? This is it! This parcel has 17.55 gorgeous aces full of rolling trees and hills. There is even a small home that could be used as a camping cabin or getaway during construction. There is a second 2-story (~1000') home on the property that hasn't been used for several years and is most likely a tear-down. There are even ~5 tillable acres that are being rented out for ~$510 / year.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
17.55 acresLot Size
$323Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tim O'Leary• Michigan Lake & Land LLC
Bought with Lauren Weaver• The Collective Home Group
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Market trends in 49113, MI
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Buyer's market
Sale-to-list price
86.2%
+2.1% MoM
Median sale price
$219K
$564 MoM
Avg. days on market
53d
32 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
1 MoM
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Sale history for 481 W Buffalo Rd
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #19046189
Nov 8, 2019
Sold
$90,000
$134/sq ft
Oct 12, 2019
Contingent
—
Sep 20, 2019
Listed
$149,900
$223/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70081629
Nov 8, 2019
Sold
$90,000
$134/sq ft
Sep 20, 2019
Listed
$149,900
$223/sq ft
Looking for land close to Chicago with a Beautiful place to Build? This is it! This parcel has 17.55 gorgeous aces full of rolling trees and hills. There is even a small home that could be used as a camping cabin or getaway during construction. There is a second 2-story (~1000') home on the property that hasn't been used for several years and is most likely a tear-down. There are even ~5 tillable acres that are being rented out for ~$510 / year.
REALCOMP #69019046189
Nov 8, 2019
Sold
$90,000
$134/sq ft
Sep 20, 2019
Listed
$149,900
$223/sq ft
Looking for land close to Chicago with a Beautiful place to Build? This is it! This parcel has 17.55 gorgeous aces full of rolling trees and hills. There is even a small home that could be used as a camping cabin or getaway during construction. There is a second 2-story (~1000') home on the property that hasn't been used for several years and is most likely a tear-down. There are even ~5 tillable acres that are being rented out for ~$510 / year.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,347 (+4.3%)
2024
$4,167 (+2.2%)
2023
$4,077 (+9.1%)
2022
$3,736 (+2.7%)
2021
$3,638 (+7.9%)
2020
$3,370 (+109.5%)
2019
$1,609 (+45.7%)
2005
$1,104
Tax history for 481 W Buffalo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,347 (+4.3%)
2024
$4,167 (+2.2%)
2023
$4,077 (+9.1%)
2022
$3,736 (+2.7%)
2021
$3,638 (+7.9%)
2020
$3,370 (+109.5%)
2019
$1,609 (+45.7%)
2005
$1,104
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
17.55 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,088
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
09-0012-0002-00-3
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 5
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 10.7
Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 15.4
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 8.5
Room Width: 9.1
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 9.6
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Length: 12
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 11.7
Room Length: 8.1
Room Type: Laundry
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 4
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Width: 3.5
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 672
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1900
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Tillable, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 17.55
Lot Size Area: 17.55
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 672.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $1,628.67
Tax Assessed Value: $38,538
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: River Valley
Location Information
Directions: Cleveland South to W Buffalo Road to location.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,088
Stories: —
Lot Size: 17.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 09-0012-0002-00-3
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Ottawa Elementary School
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 5.5mi
Buchanan Middle School
Public 5-7 • Assigned • 5.7mi
6/10
Buchanan High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
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 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
Galien, MI • 49113
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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$207,000 – $250,000
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