Ionia – Formerly a historic school house on 1 acre w/ mature black walnut trees! Building features reclaimed barn wood & hardwood floors. Loft area off living room. Full/walk-out lower level. Outbuilding/Barn for additional storage. Original school bell still in tact. Potential for additional bedroom & additional full bath in lower level. Great opportunity to own a piece of history. The possibilities are endless! Price subject to change as more improvements are made.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$144Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sarah Cain• Five Star Real Estate (Celadon) - I
Listed by Cayla Kacos• Five Star Real Estate (Celadon) - I
Bought with Riverside Realty Buxton• Riverside Realty LLC
Ionia - Formerly a historic school house on 1 acre w/ mature black walnut trees! Building features reclaimed barn wood & hardwood floors. Loft area off living room. Full/walk-out lower level. Outbuilding/Barn for additional storage. Original school bell still in tact. Potential for additional bedroom & additional full bath in lower level. Great opportunity to own a piece of history. The possibilities are endless! Price subject to change as more improvements are made.
SW Michigan MLS #15051668
Dec 1, 2015
Sold
$13,200
$19/sq ft
Nov 3, 2015
Pending
—
Oct 23, 2015
Price Changed
$21,900
$32/sq ft
Oct 15, 2015
Price Changed
$24,900
$37/sq ft
Oct 15, 2015
Price Changed
$21,900
$32/sq ft
Sep 24, 2015
Listed
$24,900
$37/sq ft
REALCOMP #65015051668
Dec 1, 2015
Sold
$13,200
$19/sq ft
Sep 24, 2015
Listed
$21,900
$32/sq ft
Classic old Country School House that has been converted into living quarters sometime in the past. It has sat abandoned for a undeterminable number of years and is in need of cleaning and restoration. The interior is finished in barn wood with hardwood floors. The building appears to be structurally sound and has a steel roof. If you have always wanted to own a country school house this is your chance.
SW Michigan MLS #15051667
Sep 24, 2015
Listed
$24,900
$37/sq ft
Sep 24, 2015
Listing Removed
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REALCOMP #65015051667
Sep 24, 2015
Listed
$24,900
$37/sq ft
Sep 24, 2015
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$685 (+8.3%)
2024
$633 (+4.8%)
2023
$604 (+5.0%)
2022
$575 (+3.0%)
2021
$558 (+1.1%)
2020
$552 (+1.9%)
2019
$542 (+2.3%)
2018
$530 (+9.5%)
2017
$484 (−45.8%)
2016
$893 (+311.5%)
2015
$217 (−75.5%)
2014
$884
Tax history for 4979 Nickleplate Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$685 (+8.3%)
2024
$633 (+4.8%)
2023
$604 (+5.0%)
2022
$575 (+3.0%)
2021
$558 (+1.1%)
2020
$552 (+1.9%)
2019
$542 (+2.3%)
2018
$530 (+9.5%)
2017
$484 (−45.8%)
2016
$893 (+311.5%)
2015
$217 (−75.5%)
2014
$884
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
231 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
680
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ionia County
APN
150-035-000-035-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wood Floor
# of Rooms Total: 7
Room Information
Basement: Walk Out, Full
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 17 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 18 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 19 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Traditional
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1900
Lot Information
Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded, Corner Lot
Lot Size Acres: 1.0
Lot Size Area: 1.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Other, Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: None
Living Area: 680.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $793
Tax Assessed Value: $10,800
Location
School Information
High School District: Ionia
Location Information
Directions: E on 21 to Stage Rd., N on Stage Rd to Nickleplate, E on Nickleplate to property.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 680
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Ionia County
APN: 150-035-000-035-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Available: Listing Contract
Around this home
Schools
Twin Rivers Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
Ionia Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
5/10
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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, 15 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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Estimated sale price
$93,000 – $113,000
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