Some old farmhouses have been renovated until little of their original character remains. This 1874 farmhouse in Lake Odessa, Michigan, offers a different opportunity: a chance to restore a historic rural home while preserving the details that connect it to its past.
Behind its updated exterior siding and newer roof, the house retains traditional trim and tall baseboards—small but meaningful reminders of the craftsmanship that has survived more than 150 years.
1818 W Bippley Rd, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 | Offered at $325,000
4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 2,535 Sq Ft | Built in 1874 | 14 Acres
Four bedrooms and two bathrooms provide a generous foundation, while the third-floor attic offers the possibility of additional finished space for a studio, office, or private retreat.
The property needs substantial work, including a new kitchen and bathrooms, electrical upgrades, insulation, flooring, and plaster repairs, making it best suited to a buyer with a realistic renovation plan.
Beyond the house, 14 acres of land open up possibilities for a homestead, gardens, hobby farming, or simply enjoying the quiet of the countryside.
Two newer pole barns with electrical service, eight overhead doors, additional sheds, and a garden area make the outbuildings a major part of the property’s appeal. A newer hot-water heating system and solid existing windows offer useful starting points for the restoration, while the seller is offering a $20,000 concession toward removal of the old hay barn.
Conveniently positioned between Lansing and Grand Rapids, the property combines rural space with access to nearby town amenities and I-96. Offered at $325,000, this historic farmhouse is a substantial restoration project for someone who sees the promise in 14 acres, extensive outbuildings, and an 1874 home whose next chapter is still waiting to be written.
Listed by: Ann M Finkler 616-916-6452, ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes 616-364-8831