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  • Price cut: $276K (2/27)
    $2,999,000

    5750 Messenger Hwy, Olivet, MI 49076

    9beds
    2,744sqft
    : 
    Farm
    Built in 1900
    544 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,093/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Additional outbuildingsGuest quartersPrivate roadGated entranceHunting blindsNative grassesWell-maintained roads
    Experience the unmatched beauty and exceptional hunting opportunities at South Walton Farms, a premier hunting retreat that offers the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. Located at the end of a private road, this hidden gem provides the ideal escape while still being close to local amenities and major cities. South Walton Farms is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, featuring abundant populations of whitetails, turkeys, waterfowl, and upland game. For over 40 years, the property has been carefully managed with Quality Deer Management (QDM) and conservation practices, resulting in an impressive whitetail age structure and an optimal habitat that supports diverse wildlife. This expansive property includes a professionally established shooting preserve, offering ''put an offering "put and take" opportunities for nine months of the year, as well as a custom-designed Laporte 8-station clay target coursemaking it a prime destination for shooting sports enthusiasts. The agricultural classification of the land also provides the advantage of manageable taxes. The diverse terrain of South Walton Farms features everything an avid hunter could desire: thick security cover, native grasses, forbs, mixed timber (including oak, pine, maple, and walnut), scenic Battle Creek River frontage, and wetlands with water control systems to attract ducks and geese. The property is equipped with strategically placed hunting blinds and miles of well-maintained roads, providing excellent access throughout. The gated entrance leads to a circle drive that welcomes you to the recently renovated main lodge, guest quarters (known as "The Bear Den"), additional outbuildings, and a sporting clay range. Contiguous tracts of this size and quality are increasingly rare, and South Walton Farms stands out as one of southern Michigan's premier destinations for world-class deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunting. If you're looking for a truly one-of-a-kind property to call your own, contact us today to schedule a private tour and experience the ultimate hunting retreat at South Walton Farms.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 10, 2025 at 03:38pm

    Listed by:

    Shawn Kelley 517-212-1973,

    Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC 231-330-4107,

    Michael Valliere 616-788-9340,

    Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC

    Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 22049173MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 9
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 4
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 149.5
    • Dimensions: 11.50 x 13.00
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 149.5
    • Dimensions: 11.50 x 13.00
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 159.5
    • Dimensions: 14.50 x 11.00
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 149.5
    • Dimensions: 11.50 x 13.00
    Bedroom 5
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 201.5
    • Dimensions: 13.00 x 15.50
    Primary bathroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 72.25
    • Dimensions: 8.50 x 8.50
    Primary bathroom
    • Description: Bears Den Primary Bathroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 72
    • Dimensions: 6.00 x 12.00
    Bathroom 1
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 30
    • Dimensions: 5.00 x 6.00
    Bathroom 2
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 48
    • Dimensions: 8.00 x 6.00
    Bonus room
    • Description: Bears Den Bunk Room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 72
    • Dimensions: 6.00 x 12.00
    Bonus room
    • Description: Bears Den Bunk Room2
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 72
    • Dimensions: 6.00 x 12.00
    Den
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 221
    • Dimensions: 13.00 x 17.00
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 165
    • Dimensions: 11.00 x 15.00
    Game room
    • Description: Bears Den Main Room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 810
    • Dimensions: 30.00 x 27.00
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 300
    • Dimensions: 15.00 x 20.00
    Other
    • Description: bedroom 8
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 225
    • Dimensions: 15.00 x 15.00
    Other
    • Description: bedroom9
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 100
    • Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
    Other
    • Description: Bedroom 6
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 143
    • Dimensions: 11.00 x 13.00
    Other
    • Description: Bedroom 7
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 155.25
    • Dimensions: 11.50 x 13.50
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • Guest Quarters, Eat-in Kitchen
    • Basement: Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,744
    • Total interior livable area: 2,744 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Waterfront features: River
    • Body of water: Battle Creek River
    Lot
    • Size: 544 Acres
    • Features: Level, Recreational, Tillable, Wooded, Wetlands, Rolling Hills
    Details
    • Additional structures: Barn(s)
    • Parcel number: 14001830008000
    • Zoning description: I/V Ag

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Farmhouse
    • Property subtype: Farm
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Olivet

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,093/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $331,278
    • Annual tax amount: $11,556
    • Date on market: 2/24/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Unimproved
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