13940 E Old US 12 Highway, Chelsea, MI 48118

New Listing
$1,148,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,288 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 44,431 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,148,000 List Date: 4/09/2026 Last Modified: 4/10/2026

Overview

Description

Charming 4-bed, 2-bath historic farmhouse on 1.02 acres in Lima Township, offering classic character, inviting living spaces, and a peaceful AG-1 rural setting just minutes from Chelsea and I-94. The home blends period details with a warm, functional layout that supports comfortable everyday living.A separate commercial building located directly behind the home at 13920 E Old US-12 is also available for purchase. That building is currently operated as a licensed daycare under a Special Use Permit and provides opportunities for care-based, professional, or other low-impact service uses. The two parcels may be purchased individually or together as a combined package. A shared driveway provides convenient access between the properties.

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Listing Details MLS# 26014470

Location Property Info

County
Washtenaw
Street #
13940
Street Direction
E
Street Name
Old US 12
Suffix
Highway
State
MI
Zip Code
48118
Zip (4)
9665

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
1.02
Lot Square Footage
44431
Lot Dimensions
200.96'x241.12'x287.49'x142.88
Year Built
1890
Road Frontage
287.49
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
2288
SqFt Above Grade
2288
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
936
Building Total SqFt
2288
Total Beds Above Grade
4
Total Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
Chelsea
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
G-07-18-100-029
Taxable Value
92010
SEV
138000
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
3256.21
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
No

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
936
Total Baths Above Grade
2

More Information

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1352

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
936
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Freer Rd & E. Old US 12
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Lima Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
501.75
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Charming 4-bed, 2-bath historic farmhouse on 1.02 acres in Lima Township, offering classic character, inviting living spaces, and a peaceful AG-1 rural setting just minutes from Chelsea and I-94. The home blends period details with a warm, functional layout that supports comfortable everyday living.A separate commercial building located directly behind the home at 13920 E Old US-12 is also available for purchase. That building is currently operated as a licensed daycare under a Special Use Permit and provides opportunities for care-based, professional, or other low-impact service uses. The two parcels may be purchased individually or together as a combined package. A shared driveway provides convenient access between the properties.
Legal
W.D. L2902 P880 **FROM 0718100012 11/18/93 LI 18-1B-1A COM AT N 1/4 COR SEC 18, TH S 02-34-00 E 2079.07 FT, TH N 89-56-40 E 270.90 FT, TH S 11-01-00 W 178.48 FT TO POB, TH CONT S 11-01-00 W 142.88 FT, TH S 70-16-45 E 287.49 FT, TH N 10-07-50 W 241.12 FT, TH W 200.96 FT TOPOB. PT OF NE 1/4 SEC 18, T2S-R4E. 1.02 AC

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Phone Available
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Sink
Yes
Washer Hookup
Yes

Exterior Material

Aluminum Siding
Yes

Roofing

Asphalt
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Asphalt
Yes
Shared Paved
Yes

Substructure

Crawl Space
Yes
Full
Yes
Partial
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Kitchen Features

Mud Room Access
Yes

Fireplace

Bedroom
Yes
Family Room
Yes
Formal Dining
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Primary Bedroom
Yes

Appliances

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

Architectural Style

Cape Cod
Yes
Farmhouse
Yes
Historic
Yes
Traditional
Yes
Victorian
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level; Sink; Washer Hookup Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding Roofing: Asphalt; Shingle Substructure: Crawl Space; Full; Partial; Walk-Out Access Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available Kitchen Features: Mud Room Access Fireplace: Bedroom; Family Room; Formal Dining; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Cape Cod; Farmhouse; Historic; Traditional; Victorian Driveway: Asphalt; Shared Paved Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Sale Conditions: None
Listing Office: The Charles Reinhart Company
Listing Agent: Willem Van Reesema
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