Ranch Home on 10 Acres with Walk-Out Lower Level and Pole Barn in Charlotte, Michigan — $299,900

Property Overview

Set back from the road on 10.07 acres in Kalamo Township, this 2016 ranch-style home offers three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and approximately 2,704 square feet of living space. The property combines an open floor plan with a finished walk-out lower level, an extra-large deck, and a detached 32-by-24-foot pole barn.

The home has received updates including fresh interior paint and new floor coverings throughout. Its layout includes all three bedrooms on the main level, a private bathroom off the primary bedroom, a walk-in closet, and main-floor laundry. The setting provides room to enjoy the surrounding acreage while keeping the house set back from the paved road.

Interior Features

The open floor plan connects the main living areas and includes a kitchen center island. The arrangement provides a practical everyday layout, with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the main floor.

The primary bedroom has its own adjoining bathroom and a walk-in closet. Main-floor laundry adds convenience, while the finished walk-out lower level provides additional usable living space and access to the outdoors.

Recent interior updates include fresh paint and new floor coverings throughout. Flooring includes carpet and laminate.

Kitchen and Appliances

The kitchen features a center island and comes with the following appliances:

• Refrigerator
• Range
• Washer
• Dryer

Outdoor Features and Acreage

The 10.07-acre property is a central part of what this home offers. The house sits back from S Lacey Lake Road, giving the setting a more private, rural character than a typical residential lot.

Sliding doors lead to an extra-large deck, providing additional outdoor space for relaxing, outdoor dining, or spending time with family and friends.

The property also includes a substantial 32-by-24-foot pole barn with a concrete floor and electricity. It provides useful additional space for equipment, tools, storage, or other permitted uses.

Structure and Construction

Built in 2016, this single-family ranch-style home has vinyl siding and a single-story main-level layout. The full basement features daylight windows and walk-out access, with finished living space below.

Heating is provided by a forced-air system. The home is not new construction and has received the interior updates described above.

Utilities and Property Services

• Water: Private well.
• Sewer: Septic tank.
• Heating: Forced air.
• Road: Paved frontage.
• Security: Smoke detectors.

Because the property uses a private well and septic system, buyers may wish to arrange appropriate inspections and review the available service and maintenance records during due diligence.

Location and Area Overview

The property is located in Kalamo Township in Eaton County, with a Charlotte mailing address. This is a rural part of south-central Michigan, where agricultural land and low-density residential properties form much of the surrounding landscape.

Charlotte serves as the nearby community for everyday shopping, restaurants, healthcare, schools, and other services. The city is approximately 18 miles southwest of Lansing and provides access to a broader range of employment, shopping, and regional services.

Eaton County had an estimated population of 109,581 in 2025, compared with 109,175 at the 2020 Census. The City of Charlotte recorded 9,299 residents in the 2020 Census.

Schools and Education

The property is associated with Charlotte Public Schools. Nearby schools in the Charlotte area include:

• Charlotte Upper Elementary School: Grades 4–6.
• Washington Elementary School: Kindergarten through grade 3.
• Parkview Elementary School: Kindergarten through grade 3.
• Charlotte Middle School: Grades 7–8.
• Charlotte High School: Secondary education.

School boundaries and enrollment arrangements can change. Buyers should confirm the current attendance assignment directly with Charlotte Public Schools before making decisions based on a particular school.

Healthcare and Medical Services

Charlotte provides access to local healthcare services, including hospital care and outpatient medical facilities.

• Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital: A community hospital located in Charlotte, providing hospital and emergency medical services.
• Urgent Care Charlotte: An option for non-emergency medical needs when a regular healthcare provider is unavailable.
• CVS Pharmacy: Retail pharmacy and prescription services in Charlotte.
• Central Pharmacy Charlotte: An additional local pharmacy serving the community.

For specialized medical services and a wider selection of healthcare providers, residents can also look toward the greater Lansing area.

Shopping, Restaurants and Everyday Services

Charlotte has a range of stores and services for regular household needs, grocery shopping, home improvement, and dining.

Shopping and Groceries

• Meijer: Grocery shopping, household essentials, clothing, and general merchandise.
• Walmart Supercenter: Groceries, household products, clothing, and other everyday items.
• Family Farm & Home: Farm supplies, tools, outdoor equipment, pet products, and workwear.
• Tractor Supply Co.: Agricultural supplies, animal feed, gardening products, and outdoor equipment.
• Byrum Ace Hardware: Hardware, paint, tools, and home-maintenance supplies.

Restaurants and Local Businesses

Charlotte also has independent restaurants and local businesses, including Sidestreets Deli & Bakery, which offers sandwiches, baked goods, and coffee.

The city’s commercial area provides additional options for banking, automotive services, personal services, and everyday errands.

Parks and Outdoor Recreation

There are several established outdoor recreation destinations in the Charlotte and Eaton County area.

• Bennett Park: A 117-acre city park featuring hiking and nature trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, and picnic pavilions.
• Lincoln Park: A Charlotte recreation area with a skate park, 24-hole disc golf course, picnic facilities, and outdoor space.
• Crandell Park: An Eaton County recreation area with access to Crandell Lake, hiking trails, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and wildlife viewing.
• Fox Memorial Park: A county park with a swimming beach, fishing pier, hiking and mountain biking trails, picnic areas, and a public observatory.
• Lincoln Brick Park: A natural area featuring hiking trails, historic brick-making ruins, woodlands, fishing, and picnic facilities.

These locations provide a range of outdoor activities throughout the year, from walking and fishing to cycling, paddling, and family recreation.

Transportation and Regional Access

S Lacey Lake Road provides access to the local paved road network. Michigan M-79 is an important nearby route, while M-50 provides another regional connection through Charlotte.

Charlotte is connected to the wider central Michigan road network through Interstate 69. The city also has connections toward the Lansing region and other surrounding communities.

Most local travel from this rural property will require a vehicle. Buyers who commute regularly should consider their preferred destinations and travel routes when evaluating the location.

Safety and Public Services

The property is in Kalamo Township, Eaton County, rather than within the City of Charlotte. Public safety information should therefore be considered using the appropriate township and county jurisdiction.

Eaton County maintains countywide emergency communications and coordinates with local police agencies, the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office, and Michigan State Police. The county’s 2025 annual report documents the agencies’ emergency response and public safety activity.

Utilities and Internet Connectivity

The property’s listed water and sewer arrangements are a private well and septic tank. These are important considerations for buyers accustomed to municipal water and sewer services.

Electricity and internet availability should be confirmed for the exact property address. Broadband coverage information for Kalamo Township indicates that several technologies are represented in the wider area, including fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite services. However, township-level coverage does not establish that a particular provider or speed is available at this home.

Buyers should verify internet options, cellular reception, electric service arrangements, and any other utility requirements directly with the relevant providers.

Charlotte Housing Market History

For additional local context, the following figures show the Zillow Home Value Index for the City of Charlotte. The index represents a modeled typical home value, rather than the sale price of an individual property or the value of rural acreage in Kalamo Township.

Development and Community Planning

Eaton County’s 2024–2044 Master Plan provides a long-term framework for land use, transportation, housing, infrastructure, and community development across the county.

Charlotte also maintains community planning and parks and recreation plans, including priorities for maintaining and improving public recreation facilities. These plans provide broader context for the region, but no specific approved development affecting this property’s immediate surroundings has been established here.

Property Summary

Photography and property information credits: Original listing photographer and property owner. Individual contributor names were not supplied. Property information and features are presented from the original listing details.