$745,000 for Sale
11811 laird road, brooklyn, MI 49230
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Property Description
Nestled on 4.5 serene lakefront acres, this charming Victorian home—built in circa 1830 and once a beloved bed and breakfast—offers timeless character and endless potential. As the original homestead of the area, it boasts six spacious bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, a 3-car garage, and separate in-law quarters for added flexibility. Though it could use a little TLC, the property features unique extras like a 60x20 chicken coop with a concrete floor and a shed with electricity. Rich with history and opportunity, this is a rare chance to own a piece of local heritage in a truly picturesque setting.
Waterfront / Water Access
Water Name: dewey lake
Water Description: Direct Water Frontage, Lake Front, Water Front
Water Description: Direct Water Frontage, Lake Front, Water Front
General Information
City: cambridge twp
Post Office: brooklyn
Schools: onsted
County: Lenawee
Acres: 4.53
Lot Dimensions: Irreg
Bedrooms:6
Bathrooms:8 (7 full, 1 half)
House Size: 3,542 sq.ft.
Acreage: 4.53 est.
Year Built: 1830
Property Type: Single Family
Style: Colonial,Victorian
Features & Room Sizes
Paved Road: Paved
Garage: 3 Car
Garage Description: Electricity, Detached
Construction: Wood
Exterior: Wood
Exterior Misc: Whole House Generator, Awning/Overhang(s)
Garage: 3 Car
Garage Description: Electricity, Detached
Construction: Wood
Exterior: Wood
Exterior Misc: Whole House Generator, Awning/Overhang(s)
Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Description: Gas
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Foundation : Basement
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Septic Tank (Existing)
Watersource: Well (Existing)
Fireplace Description: Gas
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Foundation : Basement
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
Fuel: Natural Gas
Waste: Septic Tank (Existing)
Watersource: Well (Existing)
Tax, Fees & Legal
Home warranty: No
Est. Summer Taxes: $2,125
Est. Winter Taxes: $2,914
Est. Summer Taxes: $2,125
Est. Winter Taxes: $2,914
HOA fees: 0
Legal Description: LD DES AS BEG ON THE CNTRLI OF LAIRD RD 1087.57 FT S1^22'E & 343.43 FT N44^30'00"E FROM THE NW COR OF SD S1/2 NW FRL 1/4 SEC 17 T5S R2E TH CONT ALG THE SD CNTRLI OF LAIRD RD N44^30'00"E 127.10 FT & ALG THE ARC OF A 954.93 FT RAD CUR RIGHT 490.11 FT (LONG CHD BEAR & DIST BEING N59^12'12"E 484.75 FT & N73^54'23"E 24.65 FT TH LEAVE THE SD CNTRLI OF LAIRD RD S01^56'56"W 367.38 FT TH N89^53'04"W 71.02 FT TH S07^59'26"W 281.42 FT TH ALG THE INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LI N67^12'00"W 19.07 FT & S88^41'20"W 243 FT (REC AS S88^40'E 243.08 FT) TH N04^17'50"E 226.12 FT TH N65^57'00"W 178.45 FT TO POB ALSO THE LD LYING BETWEEN THE INTERMEDIATE TRAV LI & THE WATERS EDGE OF DEWEY LAKE (SURVEY 4.53 AC)
Legal Description: LD DES AS BEG ON THE CNTRLI OF LAIRD RD 1087.57 FT S1^22'E & 343.43 FT N44^30'00"E FROM THE NW COR OF SD S1/2 NW FRL 1/4 SEC 17 T5S R2E TH CONT ALG THE SD CNTRLI OF LAIRD RD N44^30'00"E 127.10 FT & ALG THE ARC OF A 954.93 FT RAD CUR RIGHT 490.11 FT (LONG CHD BEAR & DIST BEING N59^12'12"E 484.75 FT & N73^54'23"E 24.65 FT TH LEAVE THE SD CNTRLI OF LAIRD RD S01^56'56"W 367.38 FT TH N89^53'04"W 71.02 FT TH S07^59'26"W 281.42 FT TH ALG THE INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LI N67^12'00"W 19.07 FT & S88^41'20"W 243 FT (REC AS S88^40'E 243.08 FT) TH N04^17'50"E 226.12 FT TH N65^57'00"W 178.45 FT TO POB ALSO THE LD LYING BETWEEN THE INTERMEDIATE TRAV LI & THE WATERS EDGE OF DEWEY LAKE (SURVEY 4.53 AC)
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11811 laird road
has 6 bedrooms, approximately 3,542 square feet.
This home is in the onsted school district and has a lot size of Irreg with 4.53 acres and was built in 1830.
11811 laird road is in brooklyn and in ZIP Code 49230 area.
11811 laird road, brooklyn MI, 49230
For Sale | $745,000
| 6 Bed, 8 Bath | 3,542 Sq Ft
MLS ID rcomi20250029025
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