The owner says, Bring me an Offer!! The 1859 historic Moses Willits stone house needs some TLC, but could once again be a show place! Two large pole barns plus a shed are available with 3.43 acres for only $59,900. The surrounding tillable acres have been sold. Hardwood floors over plank flooring and most windows have been replaced. PG forced air furnace, plus spacious basement. House sits high with good drainage. Survey on file.
Single-familyProperty Type
1859Year Built
3.43 acresLot Size
$91Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Carol Lackey• Historic Homes Of Hillsdale
•517-437-4288 (broker)
Bought with Michelle Wollet• RE/MAX Preferred Realty
The owner says, Bring me an Offer!! The 1859 historic Moses Willits stone house needs some TLC, but could once again be a show place! Two large pole barns plus a shed are available with 3.43 acres for only $59,900. The surrounding tillable acres have been sold. Hardwood floors over plank flooring and most windows have been replaced. PG forced air furnace, plus spacious basement. House sits high with good drainage. Survey on file.
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20386656
Oct 23, 2014
Listing Removed
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Nov 13, 2013
Listed
$69,900
$24/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #13065142
Jan 14, 2014
Sold
$91,500
$32/sq ft
Nov 13, 2013
Listed
$97,500
$34/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #20386650
Jan 14, 2014
Sold
$91,500
$32/sq ft
Jan 10, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Nov 13, 2013
Listed
$97,500
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$781 (−54.7%)
2024
$1,727 (+4.7%)
2023
$1,650 (+4.9%)
2022
$1,573 (+2.9%)
2021
$1,529 (+0.8%)
2020
$1,517 (+4.1%)
2019
$1,458 (+5.0%)
2018
$1,389 (−0.9%)
2017
$1,402 (−5.9%)
2016
$1,489 (+66.9%)
2015
$892 (+1.6%)
2014
$878
Tax history for 5160 Carpenter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$781 (−54.7%)
2024
$1,727 (+4.7%)
2023
$1,650 (+4.9%)
2022
$1,573 (+2.9%)
2021
$1,529 (+0.8%)
2020
$1,517 (+4.1%)
2019
$1,458 (+5.0%)
2018
$1,389 (−0.9%)
2017
$1,402 (−5.9%)
2016
$1,489 (+66.9%)
2015
$892 (+1.6%)
2014
$878
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.43 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,892
Year built
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Style
Other
County
Hillsdale County
APN
11 019 200 011 19 7 3
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Garage Type: Detached Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 12 x 17
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 15 x 17
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=17
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom 5 Level: Upper
Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 8 x 11
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 1
Dining/Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Dimension: 14 x 14
Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Level: Main
Living Room Dimensions: 14 x 17
Library/Den Level: Main
Library/Den Dimensions: 11 x 17
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Full
Laundry Room Level: Main
Other Room Information
Other Room 1 Dimensions: 14 x 15
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Stone
Exterior Features: Porch
Property Information
Out Buildings: Pole Barn, Shed
Property Type: Farm
Year Built: 1859
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1176
Lot Information
Site Location: Corner Lot
Site Description: Rolling/Hilly
Lot Size: 3.43
Land Information
Acreage: 3.43
Roads: City/County, Paved Street
Frontage: 368
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Year: 2012
Total Tax Amount: $1,345
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: LP/Propane Gas
Water Heater: Propane Hot Water
Water: Private Well
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S)
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Septic
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2892
School Information
School District: Reading Community Schools
School District: Reading Community Schools
Location Details
Municipality: Cambria Twp
Mail City: Reading
Subdivision: CAMBRIA TWP
Municipality: Cambria Twp
Area (Municipality): Cambria Twp (30004)
Directions: Property is on the Carpenter Road curve just south of Card Road and west of South Lake Wilson Road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,892
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.43 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hillsdale County
APN: 11 019 200 011 19 7 3
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: Hillsdale County Association
Originating MLS: Hillsdale
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