Opportunity awaits at this one-story brick ranch on . 89 acres in German Township! With 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, approximately 2,070 square feet, and a two-car attached garage, this home offers generous space and a country setting feel close to shopping, restaurants, and major roads. A front living room, family room, dining area, main-floor laundry, and spacious four-season room provide plenty of options for everyday living. Outside, enjoy mature trees, a patio, and a partially fenced backyard backing to the Villas of Lake Blackthorn. Documented improvements include replacement windows (2012), a roof installed by Gean Roofing (2017) and attic insulation, water softener, and well bladder tank updates in 2020. The gas furnace serving the four-season room is approximately one year old. The septic system was last pumped in 2024. Records for several improvements are available. The home needs repairs and cosmetic updating. Hardwood flooring beneath portions of the carpeting offers additional renovation potential. An opportunity for an investor or buyer prepared to take on a renovation project, with convenient access to the Toll Road, bypass, Michigan state line, and approximately six miles to the University of Notre Dame.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.89 acresLot Size
$77Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Aaron Cowham• Howard Hanna SB Real Estate
The R single family districts are established to protect, promote and maintain the development of single-family dwellings as well as provide for other limited residential, public and institutional uses that are compatible with residential development located at the periphery of an urban area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Assembly/ meeting place
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Educational/school
Library
Golf related
Cemetery
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 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Redfin Estimate for 51870 Orange Rd
$160,028
$128 over list price of $160K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $225K to $315K.