Hunting, fishing, solitude, and nature count as your passions, then paradise is here. A short distance from Sturgis, this is a 51 acre, well-kept secret S of town. Teaming with wildlife, encircled (almost) by beautiful Fawn River, you may never want to leave. Used as a perm home now, this would also be a wonderful retreat/virtual Eden for the fortunate purchaser. Includes 4 small man-made ponds (attractive to water fowl) and 1 natural pond toward the back of the land where the deer love to play. Offers a fairyland, woodland trail following partly along Fawn River, pasture area, and campground area for family entertainment. Concrete duck blind, deer stand and feeder stay for your enjoyment. There is so much to this land, please call to have your showing time reserved. Current owner uses a cell phone. Home is nice and comfortable, though there is a small amount of finishing work to be done. Owner will concider dividing. Selling As Is. Meas. approx.
Hunting, fishing, solitude, and nature count as your passions, then paradise is here. A short distance from Sturgis, this is a 51 acre, well-kept secret S of town. Teaming with wildlife, encircled (almost) by beautiful Fawn River, you may never want to leave. Used as a perm home now, this would also be a wonderful retreat/virtual Eden for the fortunate purchaser. Includes 4 small man-made ponds (attractive to water fowl) and 1 natural pond toward the back of the land where the deer love to play. Offers a fairyland, woodland trail following partly along Fawn River, pasture area, and campground area for family entertainment. Concrete duck blind, deer stand and feeder stay for your enjoyment. There is so much to this land, please call to have your showing time reserved. Current owner uses acell phone. Home is nice and comfortable, though there is a small amount of finishing work to be done. Owner will concider dividing. Selling As Is. Meas. approx.
SW Michigan MLS #9601485
Mar 1, 1997
Listing Removed
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Nov 7, 1996
Listed
$26,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,414 (−66.5%)
2024
$10,191 (+11.9%)
2023
$9,111 (+5.0%)
2022
$8,677 (+3.0%)
2021
$8,421 (+54.9%)
2020
$5,436 (−33.4%)
2019
$8,165 (+13.6%)
2018
$7,187 (−0.4%)
2016
$7,219 (+1.2%)
2015
$7,133 (+3.8%)
2013
$6,873
Tax history for 71005 Miller Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,414 (−66.5%)
2024
$10,191 (+11.9%)
2023
$9,111 (+5.0%)
2022
$8,677 (+3.0%)
2021
$8,421 (+54.9%)
2020
$5,436 (−33.4%)
2019
$8,165 (+13.6%)
2018
$7,187 (−0.4%)
2016
$7,219 (+1.2%)
2015
$7,133 (+3.8%)
2013
$6,873
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
280 ft.
Lot depth
350 ft.
Lot size
50.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,544
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
005 020 001 00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Unpaved
Garage Information
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Propane, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Water Softener/Owned
# of Rooms Total: 5
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 51.0
Lot Size Area: 51.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Fawn River
Waterfront Features: Stream, Pond
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Farm
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1947.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2003
Tax Assessed Value: $40,627
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Sturgis
Location Information
Directions: Fawn River east to Big Hill south. At Miller Rd east around bend. Property on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,544
Stories: —
Lot Size: 50.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 005 020 001 00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
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Schools
Eastwood School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Sturgis Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
4/10
Sturgis High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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