The Hilltop Cottage, newly remodeled, is your safe haven in hills of Freedom Township. Delightful, open plan, with views from every window of rolling hills, fields, and trees. All new paint, trim, doors, windows, lighting and vinyl-plank flooring, on the entire main floor! Full bath remodel, new fixtures, walls, and floor. Kitchen is loaded with cabinets, and plenty of storage. Eating space in kitchen. Light-filled mud room nook, for convenient entry from back door. First floor laundry room. 3 bedrooms, each with built-in storage in closets. Outside is a 600 square foot fenced, deer-proof garden plot. An updated, newly painted, insulated, clean home, with the added security of a whole-house, fully automatic, 20KV generator. See it today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$189Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Eric Ericksen• Eden Realty
Bought with Austin Deacons• Howard Hanna Real Estate
The Hilltop Cottage, newly remodeled, is your safe haven in hills of Freedom Township. Delightful, open plan, with views from every window of rolling hills, fields, and trees. All new paint, trim, doors, windows, lighting and vinyl-plank flooring, on the entire main floor! Full bath remodel, new fixtures, walls, and floor. Kitchen is loaded with cabinets, and plenty of storage. Eating space in kitchen. Light-filled mud room nook, for convenient entry from back door. First floor laundry room. 3 bedrooms, each with built-in storage in closets. Outside is a 600 square foot fenced, deer-proof garden plot. An updated, newly painted, insulated, clean home, with the added security of a whole-house, fully automatic, 20KV generator. See it today.
REALCOMP #81025054905
Dec 1, 2025
Sold
$250,000
$173/sq ft
Nov 30, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 29, 2025
Contingent
—
Oct 24, 2025
Listed
$259,000
$179/sq ft
REALCOMP #543229722
Jul 2, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jun 30, 2015
Sold
$130,000
$90/sq ft
May 27, 2015
Contingent
—
May 14, 2015
Price Changed
$135,000
$93/sq ft
Apr 26, 2015
Listed
$139,900
$97/sq ft
AAMLS #3229722
Jun 30, 2015
Sold
$130,000
$90/sq ft
May 27, 2015
Contingent
—
May 14, 2015
Price Changed
$135,000
$93/sq ft
Apr 15, 2015
Price Changed
$139,900
$97/sq ft
Apr 3, 2015
Listed
$145,000
$100/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20434216
Jun 29, 2015
Listing Removed
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Apr 3, 2015
Listed
$135,000
$93/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #23116408
Jun 30, 2015
Sold
$130,000
$90/sq ft
Apr 3, 2015
Listed
$135,000
$93/sq ft
AAMLS #3225733
Feb 25, 2015
Delisted
—
Jan 12, 2015
Contingent
—
Dec 11, 2014
Listed
*
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20420876
Feb 25, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 15, 2014
Listed
$115,000
$80/sq ft
REALCOMP #543225733
Feb 25, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 12, 2015
Contingent
—
Sep 15, 2014
Listed
$115,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$839 (−50.5%)
2023
$1,694
Tax history for 5970 Esch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$839 (−50.5%)
2023
$1,694
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,446
Year built
1940
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Washtenaw County
APN
N -14-30-200-001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: LP Tank Owned, Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 6
Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Full
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,446
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1940
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.0
Lot Size Area: 1.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1446.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $2,621
Tax Assessed Value: $80,363
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Propane Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
Location
School Information
High School District: Manchester
Location Information
Directions: Pleasant Lake Rd to Esch Rd-S, #5970 first house on right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,446
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Washtenaw County
APN: N -14-30-200-001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Riverside Intermediate School
Public 3-6 • Assigned • 3.1mi
7/10
Manchester High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
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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
3/10 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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Manchester, MI • 48158
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the
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