198 W Chicago Road, Coldwater, MI 49036

New Listing
$799,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,092 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,570,040 Status: Active
Current Price: $799,000 List Date: 4/25/2026 Last Modified: 4/25/2026

Overview

Description

A rare opportunity to own a true multi-use recreational and rural lifestyle property in Branch County, Michigan. Located at 198 W Chicago Rd in Coldwater within Batavia Township, this 59 acre tract offers the kind of diversity, usability, and infrastructure that serious land buyers look for but rarely find. Nestled back off the road and screened by conifers sits this one of a kind home featuring world class views of your acreage, wildlife habitat, meandering creek, and ponds! The land sets the tone from the moment you enter the property with approximately 5 to 7 acres of hay field which provide immediate usability for income, food plots, or small-scale farming. Meanwhile, the balance of the acreage consists of a highly recreational mix of timber, wetland, and natural habitat. This diversity creates strong edge, defined travel corridors, and natural bedding areas that consistently support healthy populations of whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. Water is a major asset her ...

Supplements: Two ponds combined with a creek system running through the property provide a year-round water source that enhances wildlife movement and holding capacity. These features not only improve hunting potential but also add recreational value and visual appeal throughout the seasons. The layout of the land offers excellent opportunities for strategic st ...

Listing Details MLS# 26017980

Location Property Info

County
Branch
Street #
198
Street Direction
W
Street Name
Chicago
Suffix
Road
State
MI
Zip Code
49036
Zip (4)
8427

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
59
Lot Square Footage
2570040
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Year Built
2005
Road Frontage
1000
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
18
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
3092
SqFt Above Grade
3092
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
1970
Building Total SqFt
5271
Total Beds Above Grade
4
Total Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
4
Main Level Primary
No
Stories
2
School District
Bronson
# of Outbuildings
2
Association YN
No
Waterfront
Yes
Body of Water
Private Pond
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
Private Pond
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
060-026-200-005-10
Taxable Value
218043
SEV
326216
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
6035.97
Tax Year
2025
Homestead %
100
Spec Assessment & Type
na
Zoning
Agricultural

Remarks Misc

Directions
From Angola rd in Coldwater head west on Chicago rd approximately 5 miles property is on N side of Rd.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes
Water Frontage
300

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
4
Upper Full Baths
2
Upper Level Square Feet
1283
Total Baths Above Grade
4

Main Rooms

Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
2018

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT
1970
Basement Finished SQFT
0

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description
Pole Barn
Outbuilding 1 SqFt
2240
Outbuilding 1 Door Height
12
Outbuilding 1 Electric
Yes
Outbuilding 1 Heated
Yes

Outbuilding 2

Outbuilding Description
Pole Barn
Outbuilding 2 Door Height
12
Outbuilding 2 Electric
Yes
Outbuilding 2 Heated
Yes
Outbuilding 2 Insulated
Yes

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Chicago Rd / Wheeler Rd
Property Sub-Type
Farm
Municipality
Batavia Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
258.41

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
A rare opportunity to own a true multi-use recreational and rural lifestyle property in Branch County, Michigan. Located at 198 W Chicago Rd in Coldwater within Batavia Township, this 59 acre tract offers the kind of diversity, usability, and infrastructure that serious land buyers look for but rarely find. Nestled back off the road and screened by conifers sits this one of a kind home featuring world class views of your acreage, wildlife habitat, meandering creek, and ponds! The land sets the tone from the moment you enter the property with approximately 5 to 7 acres of hay field which provide immediate usability for income, food plots, or small-scale farming. Meanwhile, the balance of the acreage consists of a highly recreational mix of timber, wetland, and natural habitat. This diversity creates strong edge, defined travel corridors, and natural bedding areas that consistently support healthy populations of whitetail deer, wild turkey, and small game. Water is a major asset here.
Legal
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Water Type

Pond
Yes
Stream/Creek
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

Private Frontage
Yes
View
Yes

Lot Description

Corner Lot
Yes
Recreational
Yes
Tillable
Yes
Wetland Area
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Other Structures

Pole Barn
Yes
Workshop
Yes

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Electricity Available
Yes
Phone Available
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes
Main Level
Yes
Sink
Yes

Exterior Material

Stone
Yes
Vinyl Siding
Yes

Roofing

Asphalt
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Faces Front
Yes

Heat Source

Electric
Yes
Propane
Yes
Wood
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Radiant
Yes

Air Conditioning

Attic Fan
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Substructure

Daylight
Yes
Full
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Windows

Insulated Windows
Yes
Screens
Yes

Kitchen Features

Pantry
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes
Wood Burning
Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Ensuite
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Gas/Wood Stove
Yes
Vaulted Ceilings
Yes

Appliances

Oven
Yes
Range
Yes

Water Heater

Propane
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es)
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Wood
Yes

Landscape

Shrubs/Hedges
Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 1

Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete
Yes
Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Dirt
Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 2

Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete
Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional
Yes

Possession

Close Plus 30 Days
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Pond; Stream/Creek Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Lower Level; Main Level; Sink Exterior Material: Stone; Vinyl Siding Roofing: Asphalt Windows: Insulated Windows; Screens Substructure: Daylight; Full; Walk-Out Access Lot Description: Corner Lot; Recreational; Tillable; Wetland Area; Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available; Phone Available Kitchen Features: Pantry Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Garage Door Opener; Gas/Wood Stove; Vaulted Ceilings Appliances: Oven; Range Heat Source: Electric; Propane; Wood Heat Type: Radiant Air Conditioning: Attic Fan Water Heater: Propane Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch(es) Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges Other Structures: Pole Barn; Workshop Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric; Outbuilding 1 Heated Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete; Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Dirt Outbuilding 2: Outbuilding 2 Electric; Outbuilding 2 Heated; Outbuilding 2 Insulated Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete Parking Features: Attached; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Gravel Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Close Plus 30 Days Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevel
Dining Room16.0017.00Main
Kitchen19.0017.00Main
Living Room19.0035.00Main
Office14.009.00Main
Laundry14.0017.00Main
Primary Bedroom13.0015.00Upper
Primary Bathroom9.005.00Upper
Bathroom 16.007.00Main
Bedroom 215.0017.00Upper
Bedroom 311.0016.00Upper
Bedroom 415.0015.00Upper
IDX
Listing Office: Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC
Listing Agent: Shawn Kelley
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: April - 25 - 2026
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