18250 Bush Road, Chelsea, MI 48118

New Listing
$350,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,360 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 21,780 Status: Active
Current Price: $350,000 List Date: 6/30/2026 Last Modified: 7/01/2026

Overview

Description

A Rare Historic Schoolhouse Residence in the Heart of Sylvan Township. Step into a piece of Chelsea's history with this truly unique property, originally known as the ''Savage Schoolhouse'' a one-room rural school that has been thoughtfully preserved and reimagined as a private residence. Nestled on a peaceful country setting just minutes from downtown Chelsea, this distinctive home blends historic character with everyday livability. The original structure reflects the charm of 19th-century rural education with features typical of early Michigan schoolhouses, including tall windows that flood the interior with natural light, simple but enduring construction, and an open layout. This property offers more than just a home, it's an opportunity to own a tangible piece of local heritage. The 3.87 acre lot adjacent to this property is also available. You can live in this home while you build your brand new walkout dream house next door. The major renovations in this home are complete.

Supplements: New Kitchen, New bathroom, New Electrical Wiring, New paint in the main living area, New water heater, New water softener, the Septic and Well have already been inspected and Passed! Come in with your vision for the finish work. The kitchen breakfast bar counter is there and will go with the home, you just have to install it. There is a qualifying ...

Listing Details MLS# 26032827

Location Property Info

County
Washtenaw
Street #
18250
Street Name
Bush
Suffix
Road
State
MI
Zip Code
48118
Zip (4)
9719

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.5
Lot Square Footage
21780
Lot Dimensions
165' X 147' X 166' X 146'
Year Built
1853
Road Frontage
165
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1360
SqFt Above Grade
1360
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
644
Building Total SqFt
2004
Total Beds Above Grade
2
Total Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
Yes
School District
Chelsea
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
F-06-03-300-006
Taxable Value
69390
SEV
114200
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
3610
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
None

Remarks Misc

Directions
Follow GPS. Pierce Rd. to Bush Rd.

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade
Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
2
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1360

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
644
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Pierce Rd and Bush Rd
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Sylvan Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
257.35
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
A Rare Historic Schoolhouse Residence in the Heart of Sylvan Township. Step into a piece of Chelsea's history with this truly unique property, originally known as the ''Savage Schoolhouse'' a one-room rural school that has been thoughtfully preserved and reimagined as a private residence. Nestled on a peaceful country setting just minutes from downtown Chelsea, this distinctive home blends historic character with everyday livability. The original structure reflects the charm of 19th-century rural education with features typical of early Michigan schoolhouses, including tall windows that flood the interior with natural light, simple but enduring construction, and an open layout. This property offers more than just a home, it's an opportunity to own a tangible piece of local heritage. The 3.87 acre lot adjacent to this property is also available. You can live in this home while you build your brand new walkout dream house next door. The major renovations in this home are complete.
Legal
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Other Structures

Poultry Coop
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes

Utilities Attached

Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
Rural Development
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Aluminum Siding
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
644

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Substructure

Michigan Basement
Yes

Fireplace

Family Room
Yes

Appliances

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

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes
Enclosed
Yes

Flooring

Vinyl
Yes
Wood
Yes

Architectural Style

Historic
Yes
Other
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding Substructure: Michigan Basement Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available Fireplace: Family Room Appliances: Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Flooring: Vinyl; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed; Porch(es) Other Structures: Poultry Coop Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Historic; Other Driveway: Gravel Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; Rural Development Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevelRemarks
Living Room213.00158.00Main
Kitchen113.00125.00Main
Dining Area911.00125.00Main
Other69.0044.00MainPantry
Primary Bathroom811.0076.00Main
Primary Bedroom197.0097.00Main
Bedroom 2197.0094.00Main
IDX
Listing Office: Century 21 Affiliated
Listing Agent: Tina Chavez
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: July - 01 - 2026
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