118 Browntown Road, Buchanan, MI 49107

$699,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,160 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 42,689 Status: Sold
Current Price: $699,000 List Date: 7/05/2025 Last Modified: 6/22/2026

Overview

Description

A truly rare find, this beautifully restored 1916 brick schoolhouse blends historic charm with striking modern design. Nestled in Southwest Michigan's scenic wine country & surrounded by woods & farmland, this former K-8 school is now a dramatic yet comfortable retreat. Soaring 12-foot ceilings, wood floors, & oversized windows flood the open-concept living space & bedrooms with natural light from morning to night. Renovated top to bottom in 2020, the home features a fully equipped stainless steel kitchen with a 10-foot island & a cozy gas fireplace, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Original details like a vintage chalkboard in the dining area add nostalgic charm, while the two spacious bedrooms each offer a full bath with glass-enclosed showers.

Supplements: One suite includes a beautifully refurbished cast iron soaking tub for ultimate relaxation. Outdoor living is enhanced with a spacious deck & also a firepit area. Located within 20 mins of area beaches & less than 90 minutes to Chicago.

Listing Details MLS# 25031871

Location Property Info

County
Berrien
Street #
118
Street Name
Browntown
Suffix
Road
State
MI
Zip Code
49107
Zip (4)
9378

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.98
Lot Square Footage
42689
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Year Built
1916
Road Frontage
248
Garage Y/N
No
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
2440
SqFt Above Grade
2160
Below Grade Finished SqFt
280
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
1880
Building Total SqFt
2160
Total Beds Above Grade
2
Total Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
3
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
Yes
School District
River Valley
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
11-02-0036-0028-00-8
Taxable Value
74980
SEV
188700
For Tax Year
2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax
3538
Tax Year
2024
Spec Assessment & Type
None Known
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
Red Arrow To East Browntown Rd to house. Home is on the right side on the corner of Browntown and Hills Rd.

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2025-07-06
Sold Date
2025-08-01
Sold Price/SqFt
323.61

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
2
Main Full Baths
2
Main Level SQFT
2160

Basement Rooms

Basement Half Baths
Yes
Basement Finished SQFT
280
Total Basement SQFT
2160

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Hills Rd & Cleveland
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Area
Southwestern Michigan - S
Municipality
Baroda Twp

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date
2025-07-05
Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
323.61
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
A truly rare find, this beautifully restored 1916 brick schoolhouse blends historic charm with striking modern design. Nestled in Southwest Michigan's scenic wine country & surrounded by woods & farmland, this former K-8 school is now a dramatic yet comfortable retreat. Soaring 12-foot ceilings, wood floors, & oversized windows flood the open-concept living space & bedrooms with natural light from morning to night. Renovated top to bottom in 2020, the home features a fully equipped stainless steel kitchen with a 10-foot island & a cozy gas fireplace, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Original details like a vintage chalkboard in the dining area add nostalgic charm, while the two spacious bedrooms each offer a full bath with glass-enclosed showers.
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Lot Description

Corner Lot
Yes
Level
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Brick
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes
Flat
Yes

Heat Source

Propane
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island
Yes

Fireplace

Gas Log
Yes
Kitchen
Yes

Additional Items

Generator
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Softener Owned
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Architectural Style

Historic
Yes

Possession

Negotiable
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Brick Roofing: Composition; Flat Substructure: Full Lot Description: Corner Lot; Level; Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet Kitchen Features: Center Island Fireplace: Gas Log; Kitchen Additional Items: Generator Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Heat Source: Propane Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck Architectural Style: Historic Driveway: Gravel Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevel
Kitchen13.0024.00Main
Dining Area23.0010.00Main
Living Room23.0022.00Main
Primary Bedroom12.0016.00Main
Primary Bathroom10.0013.00Main
Bedroom 212.0016.00Main
Bathroom 26.0010.00Main
Laundry13.0016.00Basement
Bathroom 312.008.00Basement
IDX
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Listing Agent: Wortman Real Estate Group
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Last Updated: June - 22 - 2026
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