$10,000

closing credit¹

1280 Sylvan Rd Chelsea, MI 48118

$1,200,000
4 beds
3 full
3,500 sqft
49.9 acres
$343 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1280 Sylvan Rd

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 ma ster 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-06-28-100-026. 50 acre parcel is under conservation easement with the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Department.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,500 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size49.87 Acres
Year built2007
ParkingAttached
MLS #24029125
Attached garage2 spaces
WaterfrontPond

Summary

  • MLS Number: 24029125
  • Office Name: Howard Hanna Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (734) 761-6600
  • Office Email: danamckie@howardhanna.com
  • Listing Agent: Austin Deacons, Christine Faeth

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 17, 2003
Home Sold
$11,500

Tax history

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History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

South Meadows Elementary School

Public District 3-5

3.6 mi

335 Pierce St

6

George Long Elementary School

Public District KG-5

6.6 mi

829 S Union St

8

Riverside Intermediate School

Public District 3-6

8.8 mi

710 E Main St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $97,895. The majority of Chelsea, MI residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

10%
<35k
41%
35k-100k
41%
100k-200k
8%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

28%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
45%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
52%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • Hardee'sHardee's

What do the neighbors drive?

  • CadillacCadillac
  • SubaruSubaru
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • New CountryNew Country
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently asked questions

About 1280 Sylvan Rd

This home is located at 1280 Sylvan Rd in Chelsea, MI and zip code 48118. This 3,500 square foot home, which was built in 2007, sits on a 49.87 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 9, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,200,000.

Over 0 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Chelsea, MI. In the same period over 2 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Chelsea, MI between December and January 2025 did not move. Listings spent 162 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $425,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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