2801 Niles Buchanan Road, Buchanan, MI 49107

$2,150,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 8 Square Footage: 4,450 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,421,936 Status: Sold
Current Price: $2,150,000 List Date: 4/23/2025 Last Modified: 8/29/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to The Lodge — A Once-in-a-Lifetime Riverfront Estate in Southwest Michigan. Over 7,400 sq ft of total living space with 11 bedrooms and tucked away at the end of a scenic half-mile drive, this extraordinary property along the St. Joseph River may be one of the most unique and secluded settings in all of Southwest Michigan. Spanning approximately 45 acres—with an additional 45 acres available for purchase—this is a rare opportunity to own up to 90 acres and nearly 3,000 feet of river frontage, offering unmatched privacy, natural beauty, and lifestyle flexibility. At the heart of the property sits The Main Lodge, a thoughtfully designed riverfront retreat with breathtaking views from nearly every window. The soaring great room, with its large stone fireplace, serves as a

Supplements: stunning centerpiece. While five spacious en-suite bedrooms and two additional half baths provide comfort for family and guests. The entertainer's kitchen features views of the river and a charming breakfast nook. Gather in the expansive dining room or relax in the light-filled sunroom. A lower-level walkout apartment with its own full kitchen, bed ...

Listing Details MLS# 25017189

Location Property Info

County
Berrien
Street #
2801
Street Name
Niles Buchanan
Suffix
Road
State
MI
Zip Code
49107
Zip (4)
8436

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
55.6
Lot Square Footage
2421936
Lot Dimensions
Irregular
Year Built
1921
Road Frontage
1826
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
11
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
5271
SqFt Above Grade
4450
Below Grade Finished SqFt
923
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
198
Building Total SqFt
5571
Total Beds Above Grade
5
Total Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
6
Half Baths
2
Total Baths
8
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
Yes
School District
Niles
Waterfront
Yes
Body of Water
St Joseph River
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
St Joseph River
Basement
Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #
11-14-0030-0001-02-2
Spec Assessment & Type
NONE KNOWN
Taxable Value
0
SEV
0
For Tax Year
0
Seller's Annual Property Tax
0
Tax Year
0
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
Niles Buchanan Rd- between Orchard Hills Country Club and US 31

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2025-07-25
Sold Date
2025-08-28
Sold Price/SqFt
483.15

More Information

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes
Water Frontage
1836

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade
7

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
5
Main Full Baths
5
Main Half Baths
2
Main Level SQFT
4450

Basement Rooms

Basement Bedrooms
Yes
Basement Full Baths
Yes
Basement Finished SQFT
845
Total Basement SQFT
1043

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Mayflower Rd and Country Club
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Area
Southwestern Michigan - S
Municipality
Niles Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
483.15

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Welcome to The Lodge — A Once-in-a-Lifetime Riverfront Estate in Southwest Michigan. Over 7,400 sq ft of total living space with 11 bedrooms and tucked away at the end of a scenic half-mile drive, this extraordinary property along the St. Joseph River may be one of the most unique and secluded settings in all of Southwest Michigan. Spanning approximately 45 acres—with an additional 45 acres available for purchase—this is a rare opportunity to own up to 90 acres and nearly 3,000 feet of river frontage, offering unmatched privacy, natural beauty, and lifestyle flexibility. At the heart of the property sits The Main Lodge, a thoughtfully designed riverfront retreat with breathtaking views from nearly every window. The soaring great room, with its large stone fireplace, serves as a
Legal
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Water Type

River
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports
Yes
Dock
Yes
Private Frontage
Yes
View
Yes

Lot Description

Ravine
Yes
Recreational
Yes
Rolling Hills
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Street Type

Paved
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

Stucco
Yes

Roofing

Wood
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes
Detached
Yes

Heat Source

Geothermal
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

Paved
Yes

Substructure

Partial
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Kitchen Features

Breakfast Nook
Yes
Center Island
Yes
Eating Area
Yes
Pantry
Yes

Fireplace

Living Room
Yes

Additional Items

Basement Partially Finished
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Guest Quarters
Yes
Vaulted Ceilings
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

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

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Porch(es)
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Landscape

Flower Garden
Yes
Fruit Trees
Yes
Garden Area
Yes
Ground Cover
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes
Terraced Yard
Yes
Underground Sprinkler
Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: River Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Stucco Roofing: Wood Substructure: Partial; Walk-Out Access Lot Description: Ravine; Recreational; Rolling Hills; Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook; Center Island; Eating Area; Pantry Fireplace: Living Room Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished; Ceiling Fan(s); Guest Quarters; Vaulted Ceilings; Wet Bar; Window Treatments Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Heat Source: Geothermal Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch(es) Landscape: Flower Garden; Fruit Trees; Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges; Terraced Yard; Underground Sprinkler Parking Features: Attached; Detached Architectural Style: Ranch Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Kitchen Dining Room Remarks: Formal Family Room Living Room Primary Bedroom Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5
Listing Office: R1 Property Group
Listing Agent: Nate Paulus
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Last Updated: August - 29 - 2025
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