Five-Bedroom Country Farmhouse on 3 Acres Near the White Pine Trail – LeRoy, MI – $184,900

Property Overview

Set on 3 acres in LeRoy, Michigan, this classic two-story farmhouse offers 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 2,180 square feet of interior living space. Built in 1890, the home combines its historic farmhouse character with updates that have already been completed, creating a substantial country property with room to live, work, and grow.

The home sits on a hilltop with a sprawling front yard and countryside views. Multiple large Michigan barns add to the agricultural character of the setting and offer restoration potential. The property also sits alongside the White Pine Recreational Trail, while US-131 access is nearby for regional travel toward Cadillac, Big Rapids, and surrounding communities.

Interior Features

The farmhouse provides approximately 2,180 square feet of livable space across two stories. The layout includes five bedrooms, two full bathrooms, three bedrooms on the main level, a main-level laundry room, forced-air heating, and a Michigan basement.

The property retains the character associated with a late-19th-century farmhouse while incorporating work that has already been completed. The home is finished with a combination of vinyl siding, wood siding, and other exterior materials.

Land, Barns & Outdoor Setting

The 3-acre property offers a broad country setting with a large front yard and countryside views. Several large Michigan barns are positioned on the property and provide distinctive agricultural character along with the possibility of future restoration.

The White Pine Recreational Trail runs alongside the property. The Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park is a 92-mile paved rail-trail connecting the Grand Rapids area with Cadillac and supporting activities including hiking, bicycling, and seasonal snowmobiling.

Utilities & Property Infrastructure

The property is served by a private well and septic tank. The listed road surface is paved. The property does not have an HOA, and the listing terms include cash and conventional financing.

Area-level utility information for LeRoy Township identifies Consumers Energy and DTE Energy for gas and electric service, with internet options including WOW! Cable, Frontier DSL, and Surf Air Wireless. Availability of any particular provider or service should be confirmed for the property before purchase.

Area Overview

LeRoy is a small community in Osceola County in central-western Lower Michigan. The Village of LeRoy had a 2020 population of 254 according to the Osceola County master plan. The broader county had an estimated 23,516 residents in 2025, with approximately 566 square miles of land area.

The community is positioned near US-131 and is known locally for its rural setting, outdoor recreation, the White Pine Trail, small businesses, and access to surrounding communities including Cadillac and Big Rapids.

Safety & Crime

Available 2024 county-level FBI reporting for Osceola County provides regional context rather than a property- or ZIP-specific safety measure. The reporting agencies recorded 60 violent-crime offenses and 164 property-crime offenses in 2024, along with 2 arson offenses. The reported violent-crime categories included 1 murder, 21 rapes, 1 robbery, and 37 aggravated assaults. Property-crime categories included 39 burglaries, 113 larceny-thefts, and 12 motor-vehicle thefts.

Schools & Education

Nearby public schools are part of Pine River Area Schools, a PK–12 district based in LeRoy. The district currently operates three schools: Pine River Area Elementary School, Pine River Area Middle School, and Pine River Area High School.

Pine River Area Elementary School serves grades PK–3, Pine River Area Middle School serves grades 4–7, and Pine River Area High School serves grades 8–12. Current school boundaries and enrollment eligibility should be confirmed directly with the district before relying on any school assignment.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Regional healthcare resources are available in nearby Cadillac and Big Rapids. Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital at 400 Hobart Street in Cadillac provides hospital services including emergency care, diagnostic services, surgery, imaging, maternity care, and other specialty services.

Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital provides hospital and specialty services in Big Rapids, with offerings including family medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, imaging, and other services. Family Health Care also operates medical and walk-in services in the surrounding region.

Housing Market History

For a consistent historical comparison, the table below uses the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s All-Transactions House Price Index for Osceola County, with the same index methodology throughout. The index uses 2000 as its base year and is not a direct measure of this individual property’s value.

From 2021 through 2025, the Osceola County index increased approximately 57.4% on a comparable basis. This historical series describes past market movement and should not be treated as a prediction of future property values.

Transportation & Access

The property is positioned along Mackinaw Trail with paved road access. The local transportation network includes US-131 and county roads connecting LeRoy with surrounding communities. The LeRoy Township transportation plan identifies Mackinaw Trail as a north-south improved county road and notes connections to US-131 access points near 14 Mile Road and 20 Mile Road.

The property listing places US-131 access approximately two minutes away. The broader area also has nearby airstrips in Evart, Cadillac, and Big Rapids, while commercial air service is available in Grand Rapids and Traverse City.

Shopping & Everyday Services

LeRoy provides basic local services within the community, with additional shopping, dining, and everyday services available in nearby communities. A Dollar General location operates at 4760 N Mackinaw Trail in LeRoy, while local community information identifies restaurants and other businesses along Mackinaw Trail and throughout the village.

For a broader grocery-shopping selection, services in the surrounding Cadillac, Big Rapids, and Reed City areas provide additional options beyond the immediate LeRoy community.

Parks & Recreation

Outdoor recreation is a notable part of the LeRoy area. The Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park spans 92 miles between Comstock Park near Grand Rapids and Cadillac and supports hiking, bicycling, and seasonal snowmobiling. The Village of LeRoy also maintains LeRoy Community Park with a pavilion, picnic tables, and free parking.

The property’s location alongside the White Pine Recreational Trail gives the acreage a direct connection to one of the area’s established outdoor recreation corridors.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property itself is documented with well water and a septic tank. At the area level, LeRoy Township identifies Consumers Energy and DTE Energy for gas and electric service and lists WOW! Cable, Frontier DSL, and Surf Air Wireless among internet options. Provider availability and connection type can vary by address, so buyers should confirm current service directly for the property.

Development & Planning

Current transportation planning includes 2026 work affecting US-131 in Osceola County. Michigan Department of Transportation records list 2026 US-131 work involving pavement preservation and safety improvements, including a southbound segment extending from US-10 toward 14 Mile Road.

The Osceola County transportation program also identifies local road and bridge projects in the surrounding area. These projects are infrastructure plans and should not be interpreted as predictions about property values or future development at the subject property.

Property Summary