5978 Watson Road, Eau Claire, MI 49111 (MLS# 26045595)

5978 Watson Road, Eau Claire, MI 49111

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$434,900

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,346 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 217,800 Status: Active

Current Price: $434,900 List Date: 8/27/2026 Last Modified: 8/27/2026

Overview

Description

This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence in Eau Claire offers nearly 2,400 square feet of living space on a generous 5-acre lot. The ranch style home features a large 2-car garage, ample space and grounds provide room for outdoor pursuits and future expansion. Well-proportioned floor plan with 2 full baths and 1 half bath makes daily living convenient. Home has a functional kitchen, eat in/dining area and a spacious living room over looking the beautiful front yard. The 5 acres delivers privacy and space to garden or have a hobby farm. The massive out building offers 3 large garage doors and a cold storage area that gives you plenty of space for whatever your needs are. This 1978 home is in its original state, while-well taken care of it will need some updates. The home is a solid brick construction with a practical layout creating a strong foundation for long-term ownership. The home currently sits on 40 acres but is in process of being split. The home will be sold with 5 acres.

Listing Details MLS# 26045595

Location Property Info

County: Berrien
Street #: 5978
Street Name: Watson
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49111
Zip (4): 9425

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 5
Lot Square Footage: 217800
Lot Dimensions: 467 x 467
Year Built: 1978
Road Frontage: 467
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 8
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2388
SqFt Above Grade: 1346
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1042
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 275
Building Total SqFt: 3278
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: Yes
School District: Eau Claire
# of Outbuildings: Yes
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 11-16-0008-0002-03-0
Taxable Value: 114214
SEV: 183600
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2300.48
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: None

Remarks Misc

Directions: US 31 to Sodus Pkwy, left on Sodus Pkwy then left on Rock Edwards Dr. to Watson Rd. East to Address

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Half Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1346

Basement Rooms

Basement Full Baths: Yes
Basement Finished SQFT: 1317
Total Basement SQFT: 1317

Outbuilding 1

Outbuilding Description: Barn

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Brick Roofing: Composition Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access Lot Description: Wooded Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Kitchen Features: Eating Area Additional Items: Garage Door Opener Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Refrigerator Heat Source: Oil Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Flooring: Carpet; Linoleum Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges Other Structures: Pole Barn Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding 1 Electric; Outbuilding 1 Water Outbuilding Floor Type 1: Outbuilding 1 Floor Type - Concrete Parking Features: Attached; Garage Faces Side Architectural Style: Ranch Driveway: Paved; Unpaved Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Rural Development; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Kitchen			Main
Living Room	14.90	20.00	Main
Primary Bedroom	11.11	14.10	Main
Bedroom 2			Main
Bedroom 3			Main

Listing Office: Greenridge Realty Holland

Listing Agent: Dean Kreps

Last Updated: August - 27 - 2026

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