Properties for sale in Michigan

Overview

Description

Formerly the Winkler School, this substantial building offers nearly 14,000 square feet of interior space on approximately five acres, constructed in the solid, durable style typical of mid-20th-century institutional architecture. Originally built to serve an educational purpose, the structure was later adapted for residential use, resulting in a property defined by scale, volume, and flexibility rather than traditional floor-plan conventions. The expansive interior includes multiple bedrooms and baths along with a variety of large rooms suitable for living, working, or creative use. The layout reflects its origins, providing an opportunity for a buyer with vision to reimagine the space for modern residential living, a compound-style home, or another adaptive use consistent with its character. While the property would benefit from updating and refinement, it presents a rare chance to acquire a distinctive building where size, privacy, and adaptability are central features.

Location Property Info

County: Cass
Street #: 70700
Street Name: Ironwood
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49120
Zip (4): 7724

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 5
Lot Square Footage: 217800
Lot Dimensions: 612x354
Year Built: 1950
Road Frontage: 612
Garage Y/N: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 22
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 13152
SqFt Above Grade: 13152
Building Total SqFt: 9999
Total Beds Above Grade: 9
Total Bedrooms: 9
Full Baths: 5
Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 7
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: Yes
School District: Brandywine
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: No
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 14-070-018-050-00
Taxable Value: 101277
SEV: 144200
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 4319
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: unknown

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: Yes

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: 7

More Information

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 9
Main Full Baths: 5
Main Half Baths: 2
Main Level SQFT: 9999

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Bertrand
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
Municipality: Milton Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 37.64

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Formerly the Winkler School, this substantial building offers nearly 14,000 square feet of interior space on approximately five acres, constructed in the solid, durable style typical of mid-20th-century institutional architecture. Originally built to serve an educational purpose, the structure was later adapted for residential use, resulting in a property defined by scale, volume, and flexibility rather than traditional floor-plan conventions. The expansive interior includes multiple bedrooms and baths along with a variety of large rooms suitable for living, working, or creative use. The layout reflects its origins, providing an opportunity for a buyer with vision to reimagine the space for modern residential living, a compound-style home, or another adaptive use consistent with its character. While the property would benefit from updating and refinement, it presents a rare chance to acquire a distinctive building where size, privacy, and adaptability are central features.
Legal: . 287A FROM A PT 2952.3 FT S & 1140.8 FT E OF NW COR OF SEC MEASURE S 612.5 FT TO PL OF BEG OF LAND HEREIN DESC, TH S 615 FT, TH E 176.65 FT TH N 615 FT, TH W 177.1 FT TO PL OF BEG ALSO COM FROM A PT 2952.3 FT S & 1319.05 FT E OF NW COR SEC, MEASURE S 612.5 FT TO PL OF BEG OF LAND HEREIN DESC, TH S 615 FT, TH E 176.65 FT, TH N 615 FT, TH W 177.1 FT TO PL OF BEG SEC 18 T8S R16W. 5 A.

Lot Description

Level: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes

Exterior Material

Block: Yes
Stone: Yes
Other: Yes

Roofing

Rubber: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air: Yes

Accessibility Feat

42 in or + Hallway: Yes
Low Threshold Shower: Yes
No Step Entrance: Yes
Rocker Light Switches: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Substructure

Other: Yes

Windows

Replacement: Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island: Yes
Eating Area: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Guest Quarters: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Oven: Yes
Range: Yes
Washer: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Deck: Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Stone: Yes

Landscape

Garden Area: Yes
Ground Cover: Yes

Architectural Style

Other: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Property Features

Accessibility Feat: 42 in or + Hallway; Low Threshold Shower; No Step Entrance; Rocker Light Switches Laundry Features: Laundry Room Exterior Material: Block; Stone; Other Roofing: Rubber Windows: Replacement Substructure: Other Lot Description: Level Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Kitchen Features: Center Island; Eating Area; Pantry Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Guest Quarters; Wet Bar Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Oven; Range; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Stone Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Landscape: Garden Area; Ground Cover Architectural Style: Other Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name	Remarks
Kitchen
Dining Room	Formal
Dining Area
Family Room
Living Room
Recreation
Den
Laundry
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bathroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 5
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other

70700 Ironwood Drive, Niles, MI 49120