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  • $950,000

    1280 Sylvan Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118

    4beds
    3,500sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2007
    4.56 Acres Lot
    $900,500 Zestimate®
    $271/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beautiful country home on 55 acres for sale near historic Chelsea, MI. Custom built in 2007, this stunning house is situated atop a hill overlooking a 1/4 acre spring fed pond and hundreds of acres of high quality nature preserves. Scenic views throughout the home advertise the true beauty of this incredible property. With peaceful areas of woodland, pastures, marsh, fen and field, this is a nature lover's paradise! Step inside this small country estate and you will be enamored by the craftsmanship and attention to detail. Complete with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, this home boasts nearly 3,400sq/ft of finished living space. Walking through the front entry, there is a tiled foyer with storage closet, as well as a small family room/den with gas fireplace. The spacious primary level master suite offers comfort and convenience, with 2 walk in closets and a master bath complete with bubble tub and walk in shower. The living room has cathedral ceilings, large bay windows, a marble-tiled wood burning fireplace, and an open floor plan that flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area. The charming kitchen has granite counter tops, cherry stained wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and double french doors leading out to the 1,200sqft composite deck. Just around the corner is an elegant "butler style" room with utility sink, laundry closet, and full bathroom. This leads out to the 2-1/2 car garage that is fully insulated and heated/cooled. The cherry wood staircase takes you up to the second floor complete with the remaining 3 bedrooms and full bath. The walkout basement with french doors offers another whole living area. This finished space has 9' ceilings, a large family room, library, office space, and 2 storage closets. The utility room houses a 3 zone furnace, large hot water heater, full house vacuum, and is plumbed for additional bathroom. The property also comes with a large tobacco style pole barn that features a workshop, horse stalls, and a partially finished studio apartment with full kitchenette, bathroom, stacked laundry and pantry. Additionally, there is a garden shed and chicken coop with fenced in run. Conveniently located just 4 miles from downtown Chelsea, 16 miles from Ann Arbor, and just minutes away from the Waterloo Recreational area, this unique property offers the perfect blend of country living and accessibility. Exceptional location and incomparable views truly make this home one of a kind. Property sale includes 2 parcels. F-06-28-100-027 & F-06-28-100-028. 50 acre parcel is under conservation easement with the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Department.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: September 26, 2025 at 07:47am

    Listed by:

    Austin Deacons 734-474-1141,

    Howard Hanna Real Estate 734-761-6600,

    Christine Faeth 734-646-9080,

    Howard Hanna Real Estate

    Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25017235MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
      Features
      • Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,200
      • Total interior livable area: 3,500 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 1,300

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Waterfront features: Pond
      Lot
      • Size: 4.56 Acres
      • Dimensions: 237 x 879
      Details
      • Additional structures: Pole Barn, Stable(s)
      • Parcel number: F0628100028

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2007

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Chelsea

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $271/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $159,828
      • Annual tax amount: $7,298
      • Date on market: 4/23/2025
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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        Estimated market value

        $900,500

        $855,000 - $946,000

        $3,562/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        9/26/2025Pending sale$950,000$271/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #25017235 Report a problem
        7/14/2025Price change$950,000-2.6%$271/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #25017235 Report a problem
        4/23/2025Price change$975,000-18.8%$279/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #25017235 Report a problem
        6/11/2024Listed for sale$1,200,000-17.2%$343/sqft
        Source: MichRIC #24029125 Report a problem
        6/30/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        5/13/2021Listed for sale$1,450,000$414/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,627 $348,800 +18.4%
        2024-- $294,500 +9.6%
        2023-- $268,600 +10.5%
        2022-- $243,100 +3.9%
        2021-- $233,900 +14.3%
        2020-- $204,700 +13%
        2019-- $181,200 +2.9%
        2018-- $176,100 +4.7%
        2017-- $168,200 +34.9%
        2016-- $124,717 +0.3%
        2015-- $124,344 +3.2%
        2014-- $120,459
        2013-- $120,459 +2.4%
        2012-- $117,636

        Find assessor info on the county website

        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $5,908/mo
        Principal & interest
        $4728
        Property taxes
        $1180
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