Nature is calling. This Norman F. Carver designed home sits on 6 acres, surrounded by wooded vistas and wildlife. The home is a partial berm style with Carver's oriental style architecture. With approximately 1,300sq ft this 2 bedroom, 2 bath passive solar home has a full south side window exposure and slate floors to capture solor heat. It can also be heated with the high efficiency wood burning stove, plus an electric forced air back-up furnace. This could be an ideal private studio, isolated retreat, or an outstanding man cave deer camp. There is some deferred maintenance issues, but a little TLC can take care of them. Come, visit, relax in your own private world.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
6 acresLot Size
$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Steve Manos• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate
Bought with Robin Berner• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate
Nature is calling. This Norman F. Carver designed home sits on 6 acres, surrounded by wooded vistas and wildlife. The home is a partial berm style with Carver's oriental style architecture. With approximately 1,300sq ft this 2 bedroom, 2 bath passive solar home has a full south side window exposure and slate floors to capture solor heat. It can also be heated with the high efficiency wood burning stove, plus an electric forced air back-up furnace. This could be an ideal private studio, isolated retreat, or an outstanding man cave deer camp. There is some deferred maintenance issues, but a little TLC can take care of them. Come, visit, relax in your own private world.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$707 (−57.4%)
2024
$1,659 (+5.0%)
2023
$1,581 (+79.3%)
2022
$882 (+3.1%)
2021
$855 (+46.0%)
2019
$586 (−55.4%)
2018
$1,314 (+2.0%)
2016
$1,289 (+1.6%)
2015
$1,269 (−6.5%)
2013
$1,357
Tax history for 11493 Dutch Settlement Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$707 (−57.4%)
2024
$1,659 (+5.0%)
2023
$1,581 (+79.3%)
2022
$882 (+3.1%)
2021
$855 (+46.0%)
2019
$586 (−55.4%)
2018
$1,314 (+2.0%)
2016
$1,289 (+1.6%)
2015
$1,269 (−6.5%)
2013
$1,357
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
250 ft.
Lot depth
250 ft.
Lot size
7.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,083
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
004 005 005 20
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Passive Solar
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Gas/Wood Stove, Stone Floor, Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 4
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Window Features: Storms, Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Other
Room Length: 5
Room Width: 9
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Cabin/Cottage
Building Area Total: 1,296
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1979
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Flag Lot
Lot Size Acres: 6.0
Lot Size Area: 6.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1296.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Annual Amount: $1,440
Tax Assessed Value: $56,272
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Location
School Information
High School District: Three Rivers
Location Information
Directions: From US 131 and Hoffman Rd, West on Hoffman 3.7 miles to Abbey, North on Abbey 1.5 miles to Dutch Settlement, West on Dutch Settlement 0.9 miles to property on South side of road.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,083
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 004 005 005 20
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Norton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
Three Rivers Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
5/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° 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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Historical weather
Three Rivers, MI • 49093
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$221,000 – $267,000
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