




1280 Athens Rd, Athens, MI, 49011
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
Schools
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
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Branch County and Michigan
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,098 | $25,176 |
| Home Insurance * | $264 | $3,168 |
| Property Taxes | $349 | $4,188 |
| Electricity | $229 | $2,748 |
| Total | $2,940 | $35,280 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Michigan FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | Pending sale | $415,000 |
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $415,000 |
| 2023-11-10 | Sold | $320,000 |
| 2023-10-19 | Pending sale | $330,000 |
| 2023-10-15 | Listed for sale | $330,000 |
| 2015-12-21 | Sold | $58,000 |
| 2015-12-08 | Pending sale | $64,900 |
| 2015-04-13 | Listed for sale | $64,900 |
| 2005-12-27 | Sold | $50,000 |
