Welcome to 2255 River Road — a truly unique and secluded recreational property located near the city Hastings in Barry County, Michigan. This remarkable, one-of-a-kind tract of land offers a rare combination of natural beauty, income potential, and exceptional outdoor recreation, all nestled along one full mile of pristine Thornapple River frontage. Set on a diverse landscape, the property features approximately 30 acres of farmland currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), providing both annual income and enhanced habitat for upland birds and deer. The terrain is comprised of a mix of rolling hills, wooded ridges, and fertile bottomlands, with a blend of hardwoods and evergreens including oak, cherry, hickory, towering pine, and sugar maple. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundant wildlife and habitat diversity, with food plots, surrounding large tracts of active agricultural production, a wildlife pond, flooded timber, and thick swamplands... supports a healthy population of white-tailed deer, pheasant, turkey, geese, ducks and more. The flooded timber serves as a natural nesting ground for birds, while the sandy-bottom Thornapple River offers easy wading and excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike, bass, and bluegill. The property includes a comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home and a spacious pole barn, perfect for storing recreational equipment and gear. A private ½-mile driveway winds through the property, with buried utilities to maintain views and reduce outages. Cellular/satellite internet service is also available. Surrounded by large tracts of active farmland and accessible riverbanks, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a true riverfront retreat with income-producing potential and endless recreation possibilities. Highlights: " 1 mile of Thornapple River frontage along the west boundary " 30 acres in CRP with annual income " 3-bed, 2-bath manufactured home " Pole barn for storage or equipment " Hunt stands and food plots in place " The Thornapple River is a high-quality fishery " Miles of kayaking and boating opportunities " Scenic topography with diverse timber " Secluded ½-mile private driveway " Buried utilities & cellular internet options This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a legacy property in Southwest Michigan.
ManufacturedProperty Type
1998Year Built
93.6 acresLot Size
$738Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by RJ Johnson• Michigan Lifestyle Properties / Gull Lake Realty
Welcome to 2255 River Road -- a truly unique and secluded recreational property located near the city Hastings in Barry County, Michigan. This remarkable, one-of-a-kind tract of land offers a rare combination of natural beauty, income potential, and exceptional outdoor recreation, all nestled along one full mile of pristine Thornapple River frontage. Set on a diverse landscape, the property features approximately 30 acres of farmland currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), providing both annual income and enhanced habitat for upland birds and deer. The terrain is comprised of a mix of rolling hills, wooded ridges, and fertile bottomlands, with a blend of hardwoods and evergreens including oak, cherry, hickory, towering pine, and sugar maple. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundant wildlife and habitat diversity, with food plots, surrounding large tracts of active agricultural production, a wildlife pond, flooded timber, and thick swamplands. .. supports a healthy population of white-tailed deer, pheasant, turkey, geese, ducks and more. The flooded timber serves as a natural nesting ground for birds, while the sandy-bottom Thornapple River offers easy wading and excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike, bass, and bluegill. The property includes a comfortable 3-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home and a spacious pole barn, perfect for storing recreational equipment and gear. A private ??-mile driveway winds through the property, with buried utilities to maintain views and reduce outages. Cellular/satellite internet service is also available. Surrounded by large tracts of active farmland and accessible riverbanks, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a true riverfront retreat with income-producing potential and endless recreation possibilities. Highlights: " 1 mile of Thornapple River frontage along the west boundary " 30 acres in CRP with annual income " 3-bed, 2-bath manufactured home " Pole barn for storage or equipment " Hunt stands and food plots in place " The Thornapple
SW Michigan MLS #25051999
May 20, 2026
Price Changed
$1,195,000
$738/sq ft
Oct 9, 2025
Listed
$1,285,000
$793/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70498651
May 21, 2026
Price Changed
$1,195,000
$738/sq ft
Oct 9, 2025
Listed
$1,285,000
$793/sq ft
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Welcome to 2255 River Road -- a truly unique and secluded recreational property located near the city Hastings in Barry County, Michigan. This remarkable, one-of-a-kind tract of land offers a rare combination of natural beauty, income potential, and exceptional outdoor recreation, all nestled along one full mile of pristine Thornapple River frontage. Set on a diverse landscape, the property features approximately 30 acres of farmland currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), providing both annual income and enhanced habitat for upland birds and deer. The terrain is comprised of a mix of rolling hills, wooded ridges, and fertile bottomlands, with a blend of hardwoods and evergreens including oak, cherry, hickory, towering pine, and sugar maple. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundant wildlife and habitat diversity, with food plots, surrounding large tracts of active agricultural production, a wildlife pond, flooded timber, and thick swamplands. ..
Public Records
May 6, 1998
Sold
$120,000
$74/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
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Lot size
76.7 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,620
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,620
Year built
1998
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Barry County
APN
06-022-019-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
The intent of this district is to promote a range of low intensity land uses including low-density residential, farming and farm-related activities, light industrial and resource extraction. Those lands with important wood stands, lakes, streams or wetlands or with important wildlife or view corridors should be carefully developed to protect these contributing features, while enabling a reasonable degree of low intensity development. The transfer of development rights to more appropriate portions of the site or the county will be encouraged.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Office
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 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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Redfin Estimate for 2255 River Rd
$1,100,984
$94K under list price of $1.20M
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