Looking for a well-maintained, starter or retirement home? This is the one! You will love the location of this two-bedroom country home sitting on half an acre just inside the Jackson County line with Hillsdale County on the other side and a convenient driving distance to Hillsdale, Coldwater, Battlecreek and Jackson. It also offers a two-car garage with a workshop as well as a whole home generator for your peace of mind during power outages. Low maintenance living with this one! This company makes no warranty or representations about the contents of this date. It is the responsibility of the parties looking at the property to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of this information.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$132Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Risa Mains• Playford Real Estate
Bought with Carolyn Scholfield• Playford Real Estate
Looking for a well-maintained, starter or retirement home? This is the one! You will love the location of this two-bedroom country home sitting on half an acre just inside the Jackson County line with Hillsdale County on the other side and a convenient driving distance to Hillsdale, Coldwater, Battlecreek and Jackson. It also offers a two-car garage with a workshop as well as a whole home generator for your peace of mind during power outages. Low maintenance living with this one! This company makes no warranty or representations about the contents of this date. It is the responsibility of the parties looking at the property to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of this information.
REALCOMP #53023004466
Mar 9, 2023
Sold
$112,000
$103/sq ft
Feb 15, 2023
Pending
—
Feb 13, 2023
Listed
$112,000
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,438 (+2.9%)
2024
$2,370 (+153.4%)
2023
$935 (+5.0%)
2022
$891 (+0.9%)
2021
$882 (+1.1%)
2020
$873 (+7.7%)
2019
$810 (+2.2%)
2018
$792 (+10.6%)
2017
$717 (+3.3%)
2016
$694 (−10.9%)
2014
$779
Tax history for 15998 Van Wert Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,438 (+2.9%)
2024
$2,370 (+153.4%)
2023
$935 (+5.0%)
2022
$891 (+0.9%)
2021
$882 (+1.1%)
2020
$873 (+7.7%)
2019
$810 (+2.2%)
2018
$792 (+10.6%)
2017
$717 (+3.3%)
2016
$694 (−10.9%)
2014
$779
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
165 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
000-16-31-300-004-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
AG-1
Agricultural District
The intent of this district is to set aside land suitable for agricultural development and agricultural related uses.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant
Interior Features
Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 6
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Window Features: Replacement
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 13
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 11
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 9
Room Width: 13
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Description: Laundry facilities are located in bathroom.
Room Length: 11
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 22
Room Type: Living Room
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 14
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 10
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 12
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,092
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1950
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Area: 0.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1092.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $878.17
Tax Assessed Value: $35,964
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Propane Water Heater
Location
School Information
High School District: Litchfield
Location Information
Directions: From M99 to Rainey Rd which changes to Van Wert Rd in Jackson County, house is immediately on the right once you cross the county line. From M60, south on Van Wert Road for 6.5 miles, house is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 000-16-31-300-004-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Litchfield Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
4/10
Litchfield High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
3/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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, 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, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Litchfield, MI • 49252
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
27°
14°
34°
19°
53°
32°
61°
41°
67°
48°
79°
60°
83°
64°
78°
58°
77°
52°
64°
43°
48°
35°
35°
22°
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 2.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.1 hrs
2.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$138,000 – $167,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Litchfield. 3 minutes to get started.