1648 S Johnson Road, Saranac, MI 48881 (MLS# 26028213)

1648 S Johnson Road, Saranac, MI 48881

$500,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,192 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 601,128 Status: Pending

Current Price: $500,000 List Date: 6/10/2026 Last Modified: 6/29/2026

Overview

Description

This historic brick farmhouse is a horse lover's dream. It is a beautiful four-bedroom, two full-bathroom home with an indoor riding arena, outdoor riding arena, two-story historic barn with horse stalls, a newer 48x32' pole barn, and an additional two-stall garage on 14 acres. The home has a picturesque wraparound porch, farmhouse charm, and thoughtful updates throughout. The kitchen has been updated for today's living while preserving its charm with a classic farmhouse sink and era-appropriate stove. Enjoy the Harman pellet stove and main floor laundry. You will also find a den and a beautiful living room with a newer Jotul F-400 Castine wood stove. Off the kitchen is a wet bar/bar room and full bathroom. Three bedrooms and a full bathroom are upstairs. Original wood throughout. Whole-house generator, updated mechanicals and appliances (see full list for dates). The property is 14 beautiful acres with several outbuildings, including the indoor riding arena with observation/tack

Supplements: room. Currently, there are four horse stalls (can be reconfigured for more), an outdoor riding arena, pastures fenced with electrified high-tensile wire, two heated livestock waterers, plenty of hay storage in the old barn, livestock shelters in the pastures, and a fenced-in chicken coop. The historic barn received a new roof in 2018. A rare oppor ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26028213

Location Property Info

County: Ionia
Street #: 1648
Street Direction: S
Street Name: Johnson
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 48881
Zip (4): 9540

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 13.8
Lot Square Footage: 601128
Lot Dimensions: See survey
Year Built: 1880
Road Frontage: 562.44
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 12
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2192
SqFt Above Grade: 2192
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 864
Building Total SqFt: 2192
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Saranac
Elementary School: Saranac Elementary School
Middle School: Saranac Junior/Senior High School
High School: Saranac Junior/Senior High School
# of Outbuildings: 4
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 051-030-000-070-08
Taxable Value: 122414
SEV: 180100
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3565
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None Known
Zoning: 0-0

Remarks Misc

Directions: M-21 to Johnson N to home

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-06-27

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 864
Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1328

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 864
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description: Pole Barn
Outbuilding 1 Dimensions: 48' x 32'
Outbuilding 1 SqFt: 1536
Outbuilding 1 Door Height: 20
Outbuilding 1 Electric: Yes

Outbuilding 2

Outbuilding Description: Barn
Outbuilding 2 Dimensions: 54' x 64'
Outbuilding 2 SqFt: 3456
Outbuilding 2 Door Height: 20
Outbuilding 2 Electric: Yes
Outbuilding 2 Water: Yes

Outbuilding 3

Outbuilding 3 Description: Stable
Outbuilding 3 Dimensions: 54' x 77'
Outbuilding 3 SqFt: 4158
Outbuilding 3 Door Height: 20
Outbuilding 3 Electric: Yes
Outbuilding 3 Water: Yes

Outbuilding 4

Outbuilding Description: Other

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: M-21 & Sayles
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Easton Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 228.1
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: This historic brick farmhouse is a horse lover's dream. It is a beautiful four-bedroom, two full-bathroom home with an indoor riding arena, outdoor riding arena, two-story historic barn with horse stalls, a newer 48x32' pole barn, and an additional two-stall garage on 14 acres. The home has a picturesque wraparound porch, farmhouse charm, and thoughtful updates throughout. The kitchen has been updated for today's living while preserving its charm with a classic farmhouse sink and era-appropriate stove. Enjoy the Harman pellet stove and main floor laundry. You will also find a den and a beautiful living room with a newer Jotul F-400 Castine wood stove. Off the kitchen is a wet bar/bar room and full bathroom. Three bedrooms and a full bathroom are upstairs. Original wood throughout. Whole-house generator, updated mechanicals and appliances (see full list for dates). The property is 14 beautiful acres with several outbuildings, including the indoor riding arena with observation/tack
Legal: PART OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 30, T7N-R7W EASTON TOWNSHIP, IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST SECTION LINE, S 00° 09' 50'' W 562.44 FEET FROM THE EAST ¼ CORNER OF SECTION 30; THENCE S 00° 09' 50'' W 663.00 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 30; THENCE N 89° 52'49'' W 330.00 FEET; THENCE S 00° 09' 50'' W 89.97 FEET; THENCE N 89° 33'46'' W 503.97 FEET ALONG...SEE S

Lot Description

Level: Yes
Recreational: Yes
Rolling Hills: Yes
Tillable: Yes

Other Structures

Pole Barn: Yes
Other: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected: Yes
High Speed Internet: Yes
Phone Connected: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
MSHDA: Yes
Rural Development: Yes
VA Loan: Yes
Other: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Brick: Yes

Roofing

Metal: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Garage Faces Side: Yes

Heat Source

Propane: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Unpaved: Yes

Substructure

Full: Yes
Michigan Basement: Yes

Windows

Storms: Yes

Kitchen Features

Eating Area: Yes
Garden Window: Yes
Mud Room Access: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Snack Bar: Yes

Fireplace

Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Generator: Yes
LP Tank Rented: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes
Window Treatments: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Oven: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Exterior Features

Other: Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back: Yes
Other: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Deck: Yes

Flooring

Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Other Equipment

Generator: Yes

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
Smoke Detector(s): Yes

Landscape

Flower Garden: Yes
Garden Area: Yes
Ground Cover: Yes
Shrubs/Hedges: Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 1

Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete: Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 2

Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete: Yes
Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Dirt: Yes
Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Wood: Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 3

Outbuilding 3 Floor Type - Dirt: Yes

Outbuilding Floor Type 4

Outbuilding 4 Floor Type - Dirt: Yes

Architectural Style

Farmhouse: Yes
Historic: Yes

Possession

Close Plus 30 Days: Yes
Negotiable: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Main Level Exterior Material: Brick Roofing: Metal Windows: Storms Substructure: Full; Michigan Basement Lot Description: Level; Recreational; Rolling Hills; Tillable Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; High Speed Internet; Phone Connected Kitchen Features: Eating Area; Garden Window; Mud Room Access; Pantry; Snack Bar Fireplace: Living Room; Wood Burning Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Generator; LP Tank Rented; Sump Pump; Wet Bar; Window Treatments Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Propane Heat Type: Forced Air Water Heater: Electric Exterior Features: Other Fencing: Fenced Back; Other Flooring: Tile; Wood Other Equipment: Generator Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Landscape: Flower Garden; Garden Area; Ground Cover; Shrubs/Hedges Other Structures: Pole Barn; Other Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete Outbuilding 2: Outbuilding 2 Electric; Outbuilding 2 Water Outbuilding Floor Type 2: Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Concrete; Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Dirt; Outbuilding 2 Floor Type - Wood Outbuilding 3: Outbuilding 3 Electric; Outbuilding 3 Water Outbuilding Floor Type 3: Outbuilding 3 Floor Type - Dirt Outbuilding Floor Type 4: Outbuilding 4 Floor Type - Dirt Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Side Architectural Style: Farmhouse; Historic Driveway: Unpaved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan; Other Possession: Close Plus 30 Days; Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Listing Office: Independence Realty (Main)

Listing Agent: Kyle Sheerin

Last Updated: June - 29 - 2026

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