Michigan Land for Sale near Union Lake
Owner Financing Available! (see details below)
Just a stone’s throw the from the lake, enjoy the convenience of utilities here but with countryside peace and privacy.
- Shared Well & On-Site Power
- Easy yet Private Access
- Very Buildable: Flat, No Floodplain
- Only 5 mins to Union Lake; 5 mins to store
- Priced Well Below Market
PROPERTY: This 7 acre property near Union Lake is a rare find offering a perfect blend of convenience, buildability, and natural beauty. With 134 feet of paved public road frontage along Stanton Road, easy access is paired with countryside privacy. The land is mostly wooded with some clearings, flat terrain, and no floodplain, making it very buildable for residential or recreational use. A shared well and on-site power are already available, while a septic system can be installed, giving you the freedom to develop without deed restrictions or HOA interference. Mobile homes are welcome. The parcel includes a 0.58-acre creek channel that adds charm and wildlife habitat, and deer and other wildlife are abundant in the peaceful, safe neighborhood. With cheap taxes, a clean title, and no deed restrictions, this land offers flexibility and affordability. Its location just minutes from Union Lake, Blossom Lake, and grocery shopping makes it ideal for both city folks and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you want to build a home, enjoy weekend recreation, or simply invest in land priced well below market, this property delivers it all. Grab it today at an unbeatable Acretown price!
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email info@acretown.com if you have any questions or would like to make an offer.
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We’ve posted a lot of info below – including critical instructions for visiting the property – so please keep reading!
Best Deal in the Market – Check Zillow or Redfin and You’ll Agree!
After opening this map, you may see even more information about the area by clicking on Map Legend, then Overlays.
- ADDRESS (street # estimated – do not use for navigation): 982 Stanton Rd, Sherwood, MI 49089
- SIZE: 7 acres
- GPS COORDINATES: 42.057798, -85.223720
- PARCEL #: 010-003-400-003-00
- ABRIDGED LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sherwood Twp/T5 W R8 W, Sec 3: Com Se Cor Of Mains Add Plat & Th N85 Deg 18’w 956 Ft N88 Deg 15’w 750 Ft & S33 Deg 23’w 41.7 Ft To C/L Of Stanton Rd S56 Deg 37’e 242.95 Ft S81 Deg 12’e 460 Ft S89 Deg 12’e 1067.8 Ft & N 152.3 Ft To P.O.B., Exc For Stanton Rd
- FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION: view here
- PLAT MAP/SURVEY: none (get County’s boundary/KML file here – opens in Google Earth)
- TITLE: General Warranty deed (clean – no back taxes, no liens)
- MINERAL RIGHTS: any mineral rights we own will convey to buyer (we have no knowledge of severance of mineral rights by a previous owner)
- DIMENSIONS (approximate): starting at SW corner, 134′ E/SE (along road) x 1037′ E x 146′ N x 1358′ W x 83′ S x 176′ E x 99′ S to POB
- FLOODPLAIN: none
- WETLANDS: 0.58 acre channel along creek
- ELEVATION: 897 feet
- TERRAIN: flat
- CONDITION: undeveloped, mostly wooded, some clearings
- ACCESS: 134feet of direct frontage on Stanton Rd
- POWER: power pole on-site via Consumers Energy (800-477-5050)
- WATER: shared well available on northeast part of property
- WASTEWATER: septic system would need to be installed
- The built-in savings you receive on all Acretown properties frees up extra money to install a variety of conventional and more modern, non-conventional septic systems, like mound systems, pressurized dosing, plastic chamber leach fields, aerobic treatment, etc. (which have become popular solutions in rare cases of non-satisfactory perc tests).
- TAXES: $864.69 in 2025 (estimated)
- HOA: none
- DEED RESTRICTIONS: none
- RESTRICTIONS/ZONING: R-1 Low Density
- mobile homes OK
- view full restrictions here
- SCHOOL DISTRICTS: East Leroy (Elementary) – Athens (Middle School) – Athens (High School)
- NEAREST CITIES: Athens < Kalamazoo
- NEAREST AIRPORTS: Kalamazoo Battle Creek International (39 mins), Detroit Metro International (1 hr 47 mins)
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
- Assessor (517) 279-4312
- Treasurer (517) 279-4321
- Recorder (517) 279-4320
- Clerk (517) 279-4306
- Planning & Zoning (269) 729-9244
- County GIS
coming soon . . .
You can go view the property at your convenience – owner does not need to accompany. Please call/text us to let us know you’re heading out, so we can (1) confirm its availability (our land does sell fast), and (2) ensure we have our phone on us in case you need help or have any questions. We’d appreciate a couple hours notice if possible. In case you lose cell phone service, it may be helpful to print off as many helpful documents as you can before you head out there.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Click HERE to open the destination in Google Maps, and simply enter your starting point to get step-by-step directions.
- From this link, you can press “Directions” (on the left), enter your starting point, and Google Maps will provide you with step-by-step directions.
- You can also click “Send to Phone” if you’re viewing this on your computer
- And “Save” to download the directions so they’ll still work if you lose cell service.
If for some reason you’re having trouble with that link, you can navigate to GPS coordinates: 42.057798, -85.223720
WALKING THE PROPERTY LINES w/YOUR PHONE: We highly recommend downloading Google Earth to your phone if you don’t already have it. Then . . .
- Download the property boundary file (called a KML or KMZ file) here. You may be prompted to click “download” one more time, so do that . . . OR you may be prompted to immediately open the file with Google Earth and, in that case, do that and ignore the remaining steps. Otherwise . . .
- Open Google Earth
- Go to the main menu (the three horizontal lines at the top left of the screen), then Projects > Open > Import KML file > select the KML file you just downloaded (it should show up on that screen).
Now you should be able to see the property lines on the map, and the green dot represents where you’re currently standing. This is a very important tool to learn BEFORE you head out there. Please call us if you have any questions about it.
Tucked away in a scenic stretch of Michigan countryside, this property offers proximity to a variety of outdoor attractions that make it ideal for nature lovers and weekend adventurers alike. Union Lake and Blossom Lake are both nearby favorites, perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply relaxing along their calm waters. For a peaceful escape into nature, River Lake Inn Restaurant Gardens offers not only a charming dining experience but also tranquil trails winding through lush, seasonal gardens. Meanwhile, Rawson’s King Mill County Park provides a rich glimpse into local history with its preserved gristmill and shaded picnic areas along the riverbank. Just a short drive away, the nearest town for grocery runs is Colon, while Walmart and other major retail options can be found in Battle Creek, which also serves as the closest city hub for healthcare and dining. For more urban amenities or to take in a Western Michigan Broncos football game on a bright autumn morning, head to Kalamazoo about 45 minutes northwest.
NEARBY – Union Lake (7 mins), Blossom Lake (10 mins), River Lake Inn Restaurant Gardens – Trails (10 mins), Rawson’s King Mill County Park (11 mins), Feek County Park (12 mins), Colon Community Park (15 mins), Woodland Park and Nature Preserve (26 mins), West Lake Boat Launch (37 mins), and more!
ATHENS (5 mins, nearest grocery store – Dollar General)
BATTLE CREEK (23 mins, nearest Walmart)
- RETAIL – Walmart, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Family Dollar, ALDI, Meijer, and more!
- RESTAURANTS – Mcdonalds, Wendys, Burger King, Taco Bell, Dunkin, Denny’s, Popeyes, and more!
- MEDICAL SERVICES? Yes, Oaklawn Medical Group – Beadle Lake Primary Care, Ascension Borgess Health Par, DayOne family health Care, and more.
- RECREATIONAL – Union Lake, Blossom Lake, River Lake Inn Restaurant Gardens – Trails, Rawson’s King Mill County Park, Feek County Park, Colon Community Park, Woodland Park and Nature Preserve, West Lake Boat Launch, and more!
KALAMAZOO (48 mins, nearest major city, home of the Western Michigan Broncos)
OWNER FINANCING: We do offer owner financing under the following terms:
- Owner Financed Price = $55,400
- Down Payment = $11,000
- Monthly Payment = $998.15
- Term = 5 years (60 months)
- Interest Rate = 10.9%
- No Pre-Payoff Penalty!
We have a two-week waiting period after the posting of our original MLS listing before we open up the owner-financing option. Also, if you would like to make a larger down payment in exchange for a slightly lower interest rate and/or fewer payments, we can certainly accomodate that, so just let us know! If you’d like to buy this property via owner financing, call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email him at info@acretown.com and we’ll get you set up!
OUTSIDE FINANCING: Your best deal for third-party financing will come from Green Stone, Rural 1st, or E-Construction Loans and their details are below:
GreenStone Farm Credit Services is one of the best local land lenders in the area for rural properties and they require as little as 20% down up to a 30-year term, with interest rates as low as 8%, with no pre-payoff penalties. Please contact Brian by phone at (517) 437-3336 or visit them in person at 500 Olds Street, Jonesville, MI 49250.
Rural 1st is America’s leading land lender for rural properties and they require as little as 15% down on a 10 or 15-year fixed land loan, with no PMI, and they prefer a credit score of 720 or better. Please contact Michael Wirth by phone or email at (502) 553-8152 or michael.wirth@rural1st.com. They do serve Michigan.
E-Construction Loans, Tim Jarvis, timjarvis@sbcglobal.net, (408) 238-4606: Tim is a land lender and offers loans at 10% down, 25-year amortization and a balloon payment in 10 years. Please contact him for all the details. They do serve Michigan.
Call or text Scott directly at 314.639.9777 or email at info@acretown.com if you’d like to discuss an offer. If you’re a Spanish speaker, please ask for Andy on our team and he’ll be glad to help you.
FOR SALE BY OWNER: We are investors, and are selling this lot For Sale By Owner. You do not need to submit your offer through a real estate agent, and in our experience we close transactions more quickly and easily by having our dedicated transaction coordinator work directly with the Title Company and Buyers. We will also both save money on commission/fees by cutting out agents as the middle men. However, if you feel strongly about working with a realtor, then you’re welcome to have them contact us on your behalf. We do offer 2.5% commission to buyer agents.
WHY ARE YOU SELLING IT SO CHEAP? We are often asked why we price our properties at below market value, and the answer is really simple: because we can, and that’s our core business model. We are investors who purchase properties at a large volume and deeply liquidated rates, and by passing this discount on to our buyers, we can sell land quickly . . . and more of it! In fact, our average property only lasts 2-3 weeks on the market (vs. industry average of about 6 months).
DISCLAIMER: We attempt to provide detailed, accurate and up-to-date information in our listings, in order to help our buyers to the best of our ability. However, it ultimately remains the buyer’s responsibility to perform their own due diligence and double check any details that are of significant importance to you including acreage, utilities, buildability, and approved/allowable useage for the property. We are happy to help however we can.