1648 S Johnson Road, Saranac, MI 48881

New Listing
$500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,192 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 601,128 Status: Active
Current Price: $500,000 List Date: 6/10/2026 Last Modified: 6/10/2026

Overview

Description

This historic brick farmhouse is a horse lover's dream. It is a beautiful four-bedroom, two full-bathroom home with an indoor riding arena, outdoor riding arena, two-story historic barn with horse stalls, a newer 48x32' pole barn, and an additional two-stall garage on 14 acres.The home has a picturesque wraparound porch, farmhouse charm, and thoughtful updates throughout. The kitchen has been updated for today's living while preserving its charm with a classic farmhouse sink and era-appropriate stove. Enjoy the Jotul F-400 Castine wood stove and main floor laundry. You will also find a den and a beautiful living room with a newer Harman pellet stove. Off the kitchen is a wet bar/bar room and full bathroom. Three bedrooms and a full bathroom are upstairs. Original wood throughout. Whole-house generator, updated mechanicals and appliances (see full list for dates).The property is 14 beautiful acres with several outbuildings, including the indoor riding arena with observation/tack

Supplements: room. Currently, there are four horse stalls (can be reconfigured for more), an outdoor riding arena, pastures fenced with electrified high-tensile wire, two heated livestock waterers, plenty of hay storage in the old barn, livestock shelters in the pastures, and a fenced-in chicken coop. The historic barn received a new roof in 2018.A rare oppor ...

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Listing Details MLS# 26028213

Location Property Info

County
Ionia
Street #
1648
Street Direction
S
Street Name
Johnson
Suffix
Road
State
MI
Zip Code
48881
Zip (4)
9540

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
13.8
Lot Square Footage
601128
Lot Dimensions
See survey
Year Built
1880
Road Frontage
562.44
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
12
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
2192
SqFt Above Grade
2192
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
864
Building Total SqFt
2192
Total Beds Above Grade
4
Total Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
Saranac
Elementary School
Saranac Elementary School
Middle School
Saranac Junior/Senior High School
High School
Saranac Junior/Senior High School
# of Outbuildings
4
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
051-030-000-070-08
Taxable Value
122414
SEV
180100
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
3565
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
None Known
Zoning
0-0

Remarks Misc

Directions
M-21 to Johnson N to home

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
3
Upper Full Baths
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
864
Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1328

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
864
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description
Pole Barn
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions
48' x 32'
Outbuilding 1 SqFt
1536
Outbuilding 1 Door Height
20
Outbuilding 1 Electric
Yes

Outbuilding 2

Outbuilding Description
Barn
Outbuilding 2 Dimensions
54' x 64'
Outbuilding 2 SqFt
3456
Outbuilding 2 Door Height
20
Outbuilding 2 Electric
Yes
Outbuilding 2 Water
Yes

Outbuilding 3

Outbuilding 3 Description
Stable
Outbuilding 3 Dimensions
54' x 77'
Outbuilding 3 SqFt
4158
Outbuilding 3 Door Height
20
Outbuilding 3 Electric
Yes
Outbuilding 3 Water
Yes

Outbuilding 4

Outbuilding Description
Other

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
M-21 & Sayles
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Easton Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
228.1
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
This historic brick farmhouse is a horse lover's dream. It is a beautiful four-bedroom, two full-bathroom home with an indoor riding arena, outdoor riding arena, two-story historic barn with horse stalls, a newer 48x32' pole barn, and an additional two-stall garage on 14 acres.The home has a picturesque wraparound porch, farmhouse charm, and thoughtful updates throughout. The kitchen has been updated for today's living while preserving its charm with a classic farmhouse sink and era-appropriate stove. Enjoy the Jotul F-400 Castine wood stove and main floor laundry. You will also find a den and a beautiful living room with a newer Harman pellet stove. Off the kitchen is a wet bar/bar room and full bathroom. Three bedrooms and a full bathroom are upstairs. Original wood throughout. Whole-house generator, updated mechanicals and appliances (see full list for dates).The property is 14 beautiful acres with several outbuildings, including the indoor riding arena with observation/tack
Legal
PART OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 30, T7N-R7W EASTON TOWNSHIP, IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST SECTION LINE, S 00° 09' 50'' W 562.44 FEET FROM THE EAST ¼ CORNER OF SECTION 30; THENCE S 00° 09' 50'' W 663.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 30; THENCE N 89° 52'49'' W 330.00 FEET; THENCE S 00° 09' 50'' W 89.97 FEET; THENCE N 89° 33'46'' W 503.97 FEET ALONG...SEE S

Lot Description

Level
Yes
Recreational
Yes
Rolling Hills
Yes
Tillable
Yes

Other Structures

Arena
Yes
Barn(s)
Yes
Pole Barn
Yes
Poultry Coop
Yes
Stable(s)
Yes
Other
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Phone Connected
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
MSHDA
Yes
Rural Development
Yes
VA Loan
Yes
Other
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level
Yes

Exterior Material

Brick
Yes

Roofing

Metal
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes
Garage Faces Side
Yes

Heat Source

Propane
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Unpaved
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes
Michigan Basement
Yes

Windows

Storms
Yes

Kitchen Features

Eating Area
Yes
Garden Window
Yes
Mud Room Access
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Snack Bar
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Generator
Yes
LP Tank Rented
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Oven
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Exterior Features

Other
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes
Other
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Other Equipment

Generator
Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Yes
Smoke Detector(s)
Yes

Landscape

Flower Garden
Yes
Garden Area
Yes
Ground Cover
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 1

Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 2

Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete
Yes
Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Dirt
Yes
Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Wood
Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 3

Outbuilding 3 Floor Type - Dirt
Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 4

Outbuilding 4 Floor Type - Dirt
Yes

Architectural Style

Farmhouse
Yes
Historic
Yes

Possession

Close Plus 30 Days
Yes
Negotiable
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Main Level Exterior Material: Brick Roofing: Metal Windows: Storms Substructure: Full; Michigan Basement Lot Description: Level; Recreational; Rolling Hills; Tillable Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Phone Connected Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Garden Window; Mud Room Access; Pantry; Snack Bar Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Generator; LP Tank Rented; Sump Pump; Wet Bar; Window Treatments Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Propane Heat Type: Forced Air Water Heater: Electric Exterior Features: Other Fencing: Fenced Back; Other Flooring: Tile; Wood Other Equipment: Generator Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Flower Garden; Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges Other Structures: Arena; Barn(s); Pole Barn; Poultry Coop; Stable(s); Other Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete Outbuilding 2: Outbuilding 2 Electric; Outbuilding 2 Water Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete; Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Dirt; Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Wood Outbuilding 3: Outbuilding 3 Electric; Outbuilding 3 Water Outbuilding Floor Type 3: Outbuilding 3 Floor Type - Dirt Outbuilding Floor Type 4: Outbuilding 4 Floor Type - Dirt Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Side Architectural Style: Farmhouse; Historic Driveway: Unpaved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan; Other Possession: Close Plus 30 Days; Negotiable Sale Conditions: None
IDX
Listing Office: Independence Realty (Main)
Listing Agent: Kyle Sheerin
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 10 - 2026
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