**HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER**One surprise after another awaits you w/ this Earth sheltered Berm home & the nearly 8 acres it's situated on. Home features 2BR/1.5BA, open floorplan, a loft,& many energy efficient extras. There are solar panels for passive heat--they do need new covers for the warm months. Also, a wood stove that sits in the living room for economical heating options. The loft area could easily be a 3rd BR if desired. Green house attached to back of home needs some TLC but is a great bonus. 24x32 pole barn has 2 overhead doors & could easily have electric ran to it making it great for hobbies. Storage shed is a workshop & has elec. service. One other out building is a mini observatory with a retractable roof & equipped with a Prof. Grade telescope which will stay. Most of t he property is wooded--great for hunting--there are so many amazing possibilities with this property--imagine walking trails and your own nature preserve. This opportunity won't be available for lon
* * HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER * * One surprise after another awaits you w/ this Earth sheltered Berm home & the nearly 8 acres it's situated on. Home features 2BR/1.5BA, open floorplan, a loft, & many energy efficient extras. There are solar panels for passive heat--they do need new covers for the warm months. Also, a wood stove that sits in the living room for economical heating options. The loft area could easily be a 3rd BR if desired. Green house attached to back of home needs some TLC but is a great bonus. 24x32 pole barn has 2 overhead doors & could easily have electric ran to it making it great for hobbies. Storage shed is a workshop & has elec. service. One other out building is a mini observatory with a retractable roof & equipped with a Prof. Grade telescope which will stay. Most of the property is wooded--great for hunting--there are so many amazing possibilities with this property--imagine walking trails and your own nature preserve. This opportunity won't be available for lon
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$688 (−57.4%)
2024
$1,615 (+5.0%)
2023
$1,539 (+79.3%)
2022
$858 (+3.1%)
2021
$833 (+46.0%)
2019
$570 (−55.4%)
2018
$1,279 (+2.0%)
2016
$1,255 (+1.6%)
2015
$1,235 (−8.8%)
2013
$1,354
Tax history for 12199 Dutch Settlement Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$688 (−57.4%)
2024
$1,615 (+5.0%)
2023
$1,539 (+79.3%)
2022
$858 (+3.1%)
2021
$833 (+46.0%)
2019
$570 (−55.4%)
2018
$1,279 (+2.0%)
2016
$1,255 (+1.6%)
2015
$1,235 (−8.8%)
2013
$1,354
*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
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
250 ft.
Lot depth
250 ft.
Lot size
9.04 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,304
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
St. Joseph County
APN
004 004 004 30
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Solar, Propane, Passive Solar, Hot Water
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Gas/Wood Stove, Water Softener/Owned, Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Other
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
Basement: Walk Out
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Other
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1980
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 7.93
Lot Size Area: 7.93
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s), Pole Barn
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 2178.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2009
Tax Annual Amount: $952
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic System
Location
School Information
High School District: Three Rivers
Location Information
Directions: From US 131: West on Hoffman Rd., North on Abbey Rd.,(follow Abbey Rd. around curves)West on Dutch Settlement to Home on Left(there is not a road sign @ Dutch Settlement.)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,304
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.04 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: St. Joseph County
APN: 004 004 004 30
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Norton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
7/10
Three Rivers Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
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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Three Rivers, MI • 49093
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 2.8 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$262,000 – $317,000
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