6.8 ACRE PRIVATE WOODED LOT. Accessed via gated drive and set back from the road 400 winding feet through the hardwoods, this mid-century modern home makes a bold statement in a serene setting. RECENT UPDATES: all new doors and windows (10/2021), tile flooring (07/2021), refinished kitchen cabinets; copper hardware (07/2020), and wood burning insert with fieldstone surround (11/2019). HIGHLIGHTS: Cathedral ceilings in kitchen and great room, spiral staircase to upstairs loft, and sliding glass doors to wrap-around deck. OUTSIDE: Gravel firepit/entertaining area raised to grade with boulders from the property, enclosed chicken coop, fenced garden bed, 2 large sheds, InvisibleFence (lines only). GARAGE: 3 open bays with attached workshop
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
6.8 acresLot Size
$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Scott Fader• JOSEPH WALTER REALTY LLC - I
Bought with Heather Albrecht• Coldwell Banker Beiswanger Realty Group
6.8 ACRE PRIVATE WOODED LOT. Accessed via gated drive and set back from the road 400 winding feet through the hardwoods, this mid-century modern home makes a bold statement in a serene setting. RECENT UPDATES: all new doors and windows (10/2021), tile flooring (07/2021), refinished kitchen cabinets; copper hardware (07/2020), and wood burning insert with fieldstone surround (11/2019). HIGHLIGHTS: Cathedral ceilings in kitchen and great room, spiral staircase to upstairs loft, and sliding glass doors to wrap-around deck. OUTSIDE: Gravel firepit/entertaining area raised to grade with boulders from the property, enclosed chicken coop, fenced garden bed, 2 large sheds, InvisibleFence (lines only). GARAGE: 3 open bays with attached workshop
Public Records
Jan 7, 2019
Sold
$176,000
$133/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #21053486
Jul 19, 2018
Listed
$189,900
$144/sq ft
REALCOMP #55021053486
Jul 19, 2018
Listed
$189,900
$144/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,825 (+405.0%)
2022
$956 (−19.2%)
2020
$1,182
Tax history for 6178 Vanwert Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,825 (+405.0%)
2022
$956 (−19.2%)
2020
$1,182
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,480
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Calhoun County
APN
12-010-012-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 6
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Screens, Replacement
Room Information
Basement: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,320
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1975
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 6.8
Lot Size Area: 6.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1320.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $1,182
Tax Assessed Value: $79,450
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater
Location
School Information
High School District: Homer
Location Information
Directions: 1 mile south of M-60 on the Calhoun/Jackson County line. Approximately equidistant to Homer, Concord, Albion (5-10 min). Along it's length, Van Wert Rd is also known as 30 Mile Rd, E County Line Rd, and when it crosses over the county line into Hillsdale, Rainey Rd, terminating to the south at Jonesville Rd; to the North, Albion Rd (a.k.a. B Dr S).
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,480
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Calhoun County
APN: 12-010-012-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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Schools
Lillian Fletcher Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 5.1mi
5/10
Homer Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
7/10
Homer Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$332,000 – $402,000
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