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3154 W Defay Road

Stevensville, MI 49127

$675,000 $2,845/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

2,208

Sqft

12.66

Acres(Lot)

Description

Being offered for restoration or redevelopment is one of Stevensville's most significant properties. The 12-acre Brown-Defay estate is a historic multi-family compound that contains 6 separately metered addresses, and 5 structures dating from as early as the 1860's. Because of its size and location, this property will appeal to many types of buyers. Most existing buildings would require significant renovation, but are nicely situated at the center of a slightly hilly property, surrounded by beautiful lawns and a deep perimeter of mature trees. The property itself is 800 feet wide, 700 feet deep, and occupies the entire south side stretch of W. Defay Rd. (a quiet paved cul-de-sac street). This is a very peaceful, private enclave suitable for a wide range of uses or development, not the typical farmhouse on a long narrow lot. Property offers splendid scenery, but is very under-utilized by its current owners. Buildings are mostly used as storage or garage space, have several gutted areas, and the water to most living spaces has been shut off for years. Because of these conditions, the property will not qualify for conventional financing, and no seller financing is available, however, older sellers will consider partial trades into a smaller home. Whether you're seeking a major restoration project, a development site, or something more unique, this is a top property in an amazing location, less than a mile from the beaches and walking trails at Grand Mere State Park, and just footsteps from the Red Arrow Trail bike path coming later in 2026. AGENTS PLEASE QUALIFY YOUR BUYERS Existing structures include: 1. Two-story farmhouse dating from the 1860's, that can be used as one or two units, but needs significant renovation. Michigan basement seeps, but is 7 feet in height, with good cement floor. Roof is tight, but beyond life expectancy. 2. Large 2-1/2 story timber-frame building dating from the 1890's, sitting on an excellent cement slab. Originally built as barn, but later converted into a "double house" with two side-by-side 2-story units. Currently used as a large garage, with unfinished space on the ground level, 2 finished apartments above, and a full stairway to a wide open 3rd level. Roof is 17 years old. 3. Small 1-1/2 story barn on excellent cement slab, with nicely floored loft and newer roof. 4. Single-story milk house (about the size of a one-car garage), with excellent cement slab. Roof is 17 years old. 5. Single-story garage 16' x 24' garage with excellent cement slab. Roof and building are 18 years old. * Entire property is on well, septic, and electric heat, with gas and city water available at the street.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $675,000

AD Id : 78732060

MLS Id : 26022590

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 12.66 Acres

Living Area Size : 2,208

Year Built : 1864

County : Berrien

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

Water/Sewer

Sewer: Septic Tank

Room Information

Other Rooms: 11
Interior Features

Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Other
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Baseboard WaterSource: Well
Fireplace

Number of Fireplaces: 0 Fireplace Features: 0

Building Information

Year Built: 1864 Construction Materials: Wood Siding Basement: Michigan Basement
Exterior Features

Porch: Enclosed, Porch(es)
Road Types

Paved
Laundry Features

Other

Patio And Porch

Enclosed, Porch(es)

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 806x703x736x47x41x647 Lot Description: Wooded, Rolling Hills, Cul-De-Sac Lot Size Area: 12.66 Acres Lot Square Feet: 551,334 Stories: 2 Main Square Feet: 2208

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence Style: Farmhouse SQ ft (Living Area): 2,208 Construction Materials: Wood Siding Property Age: 162

Listing Price Information

Listing Id: 26022590 ist Price: $675,000 List Price Tot SqFt: $306 Listing Terms Other, Cash

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 11-12-0033-0011-06-6 Annual Tax: $3,092 Tax Year: 2026 Taxes: COM 1371.8'W OF N1/4 PST SEC 3 3 T5S R19W TH W 809.1'TH S17DE G11' 11''W 647.79'TH N89DEG58'E 40'TH S 0 DEG02'E 47.62'TH N89D EG58'E 736 FT TH N18DEG34'E 70 4.4'TO POB

Parking Information

# of Garage Spaces: 4 Has Garage: Yes Detached

School Information

Senior High School District: Lakeshore
Location Information

Direction: Red Arrow Hwy to Defay, South of John Beers Rd.

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/12/2026 @ 19:28

MLS: 26022590 LISTED BY: Shelle Dragomer, @properties Christie's International R.E. 269-469-0700 SOURCE: Michigan Regional Information Center (MichRIC)