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1280 Athens Rd, Athens, MI, 49011

4beds
2baths
2,100sqft
$415,000
$198price/sqft
$2,940/moest. monthly cost
$117,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to your own private Barndominium retreat nestled on over 13 acres of beautiful wooded countryside. This Barndominium was built in 2016 and offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. With over 2,100 sq ft, this unique home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, insulated 7-inch walls, and a spacious loft that can easily serve as a 4th bedroom, home office, or recreation space. The impressive Great Room boasts soaring ceilings, creating the perfect gathering space or showcase for artwork and trophy mounts. Upstairs, the private primary suite offers a spa-like ensuite with a custom walk-in shower and relaxing soaking tub. Outside, enjoy endless opportunities for hunting, hiking, and exploring your own land. A 4-car garage and large storage shed provide plenty of room for vehicles, equipment, and toys. If you've been searching for privacy, acreage, and a truly one-of-a-kind home, this is the property you've been waiting for. Come take a look today!

Getting Around

3
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
27
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
6/10
Athens High SchoolGrades 6-121.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2016

Materials

  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Other

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Barndominium
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Softener Owned
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Basement: Slab

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Pantry
  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Carpet,Tile

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,100
  • Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom,Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath,Accessible Entrance

Details

  • Parcel number: 01000420000101

Features

  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 13.10 Acres
  • Features: Wooded,Shrubs/Hedges
  • Lot size dimensions: 460 x 300 x 100 x 840 x 560 x

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 4
  • Covered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Hail
Lightning
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Branch County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,098$25,176
Home Insurance *$264$3,168
Property Taxes $349$4,188
Electricity $229$2,748
Total$2,940$35,280
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$100,800/yr
40% on housing$88,200/yr
45% on housing$78,400/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.0%
5.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$198This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49011$97
Branch County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49011$137
Branch County$142

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-08Pending sale$415,000
2026-07-30Listed for sale$415,000
2023-11-10Sold$320,000
2023-10-19Pending sale$330,000
2023-10-15Listed for sale$330,000
2015-12-21Sold$58,000
2015-12-08Pending sale$64,900
2015-04-13Listed for sale$64,900
2005-12-27Sold$50,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentGavin A Homer
BrokerageeXp Realty LLC

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