Have you been wanting a quiet country setting? Want to play gentleman farmer? Then this is it!!...yet it is convenient to US HWY-31. Move-in ready, updated brick 3BD/2.5BA house sits on 1.36 acres and backs up to a creek. So many updates -17 replacement windows, kitchen with pantry, newer cabinets, solid surface countertops, ceramic floor & backsplash. Roomy updated main bath but also a half bath and additional basement shower. The cozy brick fireplace in the living room adds lots of charm. Huge very dry basement with high ceiling is great for recreation, includes a sitting area with electric fireplace and an additional spacious bedroom with no egress window. Enjoy the large deck, wonderful 20 x 12 second garage and an additional storage building with large totally enclosed chicken yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
1.36 acresLot Size
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sharon Straw• Pier Realty
Bought with Brandon Hamilton• Michigan Top Producers
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Market trends in 49126, MI
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
+1.9% MoM
Median sale price
$249K
$16K MoM
Avg. days on market
56d
17 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
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Sale history for 5856 River Rd
Date
Event
Price
SW Michigan MLS #23134489
Oct 25, 2023
Sold
$257,000
$189/sq ft
Sep 27, 2023
Contingent
—
Sep 17, 2023
Listed
$260,000
$191/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70331545
Oct 25, 2023
Sold
$257,000
$189/sq ft
Oct 25, 2023
Sold
$257,000
$189/sq ft
Sep 27, 2023
Contingent
—
Sep 17, 2023
Listed
$260,000
$191/sq ft
Sep 17, 2023
Listed
$260,000
$191/sq ft
Have you been wanting a quiet country setting? Want to play gentleman farmer? Then this is it!!. .. yet it is convenient to US HWY-31. Move-in ready, updated brick 3BD/2.5BA house sits on 1.36 acres and backs up to a creek. So many updates -17 replacement windows, kitchen with pantry, newer cabinets, solid surface countertops, ceramic floor & backsplash. Roomy updated main bath but also a half bath and additional basement shower. The cozy brick fireplace in the living room adds lots of charm. Huge very dry basement with high ceiling is great for recreation, includes a sitting area with electric fireplace and an additional spacious bedroom with no egress window. Enjoy the large deck, wonderful 20 x 12 second garage and an additional storage building with large totally enclosed chicken yard.
REALCOMP #69023134489
Oct 25, 2023
Sold
$257,000
$189/sq ft
Sep 27, 2023
Contingent
—
Sep 17, 2023
Listed
$260,000
$191/sq ft
Have you been wanting a quiet country setting? Want to play gentleman farmer? Then this is it!!. .. yet it is convenient to US HWY-31. Move-in ready, updated brick 3BD/2.5BA house sits on 1.36 acres and backs up to a creek. So many updates -17 replacement windows, kitchen with pantry, newer cabinets, solid surface countertops, ceramic floor & backsplash. Roomy updated main bath but also a half bath and additional basement shower. The cozy brick fireplace in the living room adds lots of charm. Huge very dry basement with high ceiling is great for recreation, includes a sitting area with electric fireplace and an additional spacious bedroom with no egress window. Enjoy the large deck, wonderful 20 x 12 second garage and an additional storage building with large totally enclosed chicken yard.
SW Michigan MLS #20009097
Apr 28, 2020
Sold
$161,000
$118/sq ft
Mar 11, 2020
Contingent
—
Mar 10, 2020
Listed
$159,000
$117/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70128675
Apr 28, 2020
Sold
$161,000
$118/sq ft
Apr 28, 2020
Sold
$161,000
$118/sq ft
Mar 10, 2020
Listed
$159,000
$117/sq ft
Mar 10, 2020
Listed
$159,000
$117/sq ft
REALCOMP #69020009097
Apr 28, 2020
Sold
$161,000
$118/sq ft
Mar 10, 2020
Listed
$159,000
$117/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2713861
May 14, 2007
Sold
$123,000
$91/sq ft
Mar 28, 2007
Listed
$139,900
$103/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002713861
May 14, 2007
Sold
$123,000
$91/sq ft
Mar 28, 2007
Listed
$139,900
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,728 (+2.4%)
2024
$1,687 (−3.0%)
2023
$1,739 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,656 (+3.3%)
2021
$1,604 (+18.0%)
2020
$1,359 (+1.9%)
2019
$1,334 (+39.1%)
2005
$959
Tax history for 5856 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,728 (+2.4%)
2024
$1,687 (−3.0%)
2023
$1,739 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,656 (+3.3%)
2021
$1,604 (+18.0%)
2020
$1,359 (+1.9%)
2019
$1,334 (+39.1%)
2005
$959
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.