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Olivet,MI 49076
Key Details
Property Type Vacant Land
Sub Type Farm
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,744 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,193
Municipality Walton Twp
MLS Listing ID 22049173
Style Farmhouse
Bedrooms 9
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1900
Annual Tax Amount $11,556
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 544.000 Acres
Acres 544.0
Lot Dimensions Irregular
Property Description
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.
Location
State MI
County Eaton
Area Eaton County - E
Direction I-69 to North on Ainger Rd 670ft to Messenger hwy. Left on Messenger Hwy approx 1 mile to where it dead ends.
Body of Water Battle Creek River
Rooms
Other Rooms Barn(s)
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Guest Quarters,Kitchen Island,Eat-in Kitchen
Heating Forced Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Fireplace true
Laundry In Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s)
Garage Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Waterfront No
Waterfront Description River
View Y/N No
Street Surface Unimproved
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Level,Recreational,Tillable,Wooded,Wetland Area,Rolling Hills
Story 2
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Architectural Style Farmhouse
Structure Type Vinyl Siding
New Construction No
Schools
School District Olivet
Others
Tax ID 14001830008000
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional