Three-Bedroom Bi-Level Home on 10.05 Wooded Acres – Mount Pleasant, MI – $310,000
Property Overview
Set on 10.05 wooded acres in the Mount Pleasant area, this one-owner bi-level home offers three bedrooms, one full bathroom and one half bathroom, along with a private wooded setting surrounded by mature trees. Built in 1980, the home provides 1,571 square feet of finished living space with a vaulted ceiling, fireplace, carpet and laminate flooring, and an expansive deck and porch for outdoor living.
The property combines a rural setting with practical improvements already in place. A metal roof, newer windows, slider doors and a new drain field add important updates, while the wooded acreage provides room for outdoor recreation, gardening, hunting or simply enjoying a more private setting. The interior is ready for personal touches and offers an opportunity to make the space your own.
Interior Features
The upper level includes the living room, kitchen and dining room, creating the main gathering area of the home. The living room measures approximately 18.7 by 13.6 feet, while the kitchen measures approximately 11.1 by 11.5 feet and the dining room approximately 13.6 by 12.2 feet.
The lower level contains three bedrooms. The primary bedroom measures approximately 13.2 by 12.8 feet, the second bedroom approximately 12.8 by 12.6 feet, and the third bedroom approximately 11.5 by 9.4 feet. The finished lower level includes egress windows.
Interior features include vaulted ceilings, carpet and laminate flooring, and a fireplace with an unspecified fireplace configuration. Heating is provided by forced air with propane. Included appliances are a refrigerator, oven/range and propane water heater. The property is listed without a dedicated laundry area.
Exterior, Land & Outdoor Features
The 10.05-acre parcel is the defining feature of the property, with wooded-hardwood acreage, metes-and-bounds lot characteristics and a countryside view. The property measures approximately 1,347 by 360 feet and includes an expansive deck and porch.
Parking includes one attached garage space, with additional gravel parking. The property has no listed waterfront feature. An additional structure is identified in the property records without further detail.
Construction & Property Systems
Built in 1980, the home has a frame construction with vinyl and wood siding and an asphalt and metal roof. The property is a single-family residence with a bi-level design and is not new construction.
Water is listed as private and sewer is listed as private sewer. The property is zoned Residential in the listing information. Property-specific utility service should be confirmed during due diligence.
Area Overview
Mount Pleasant is a central Michigan community in Isabella County with Central Michigan University, regional healthcare facilities, parks and trails, shopping and public transportation serving the wider area. U.S. Census Bureau data lists a 2020–2024 median value of owner-occupied housing units of $173,100 for the city and a median gross rent of $922 for the same period.
The property itself is associated with Denver Township in Isabella County, while Mount Pleasant is the listed mailing community. Isabella County identifies Denver Township as one of its local townships, and county records also identify Mount Pleasant, Shepherd and Coleman school districts within Denver Township.
Safety & Crime
Available 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data for the City of Mount Pleasant reported 88 violent offenses and 211 property offenses. The corresponding reported rates were 427.7 violent offenses and 1,025.4 property offenses per 100,000 residents.
The 2024 city-level record included 176 larceny-theft offenses, 67 aggravated assaults, 18 burglaries, 17 motor-vehicle thefts and one robbery. These figures describe the reporting geography of the City of Mount Pleasant and should not be interpreted as conditions at this individual property or throughout Denver Township.
Schools & Education
Nearby-area school information includes public schools serving the Mount Pleasant region, including Mary McGuire School, Mount Pleasant Middle School and Mt. Pleasant Senior High School. Public listing sources identify these schools in the surrounding area, but school proximity does not by itself establish enrollment assignment for this property.
Isabella County records identify multiple school districts associated with Denver Township, including Mount Pleasant School, Shepherd School and Coleman School. Buyers should verify the current district and enrollment assignment directly with the applicable school district before making a decision based on school access.
Healthcare & Hospitals
Mount Pleasant is served by McLaren Central Michigan, a 118-bed acute-care hospital at 1221 South Drive. The facility provides emergency medicine, primary care, general surgery, orthopedic services, diagnostic imaging and other medical services. McLaren also operates a ReadyCare walk-in clinic at 1523 South Mission Street.
Housing Market History
Historical market context for the Mount Pleasant, MI metropolitan statistical area can be reviewed using the same median-listing-price metric reported through the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The December observations below provide a consistent year-end comparison rather than combining different housing metrics.
| Year | December Median Listing Price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $179,950 |
| 2022 | $224,900 |
| 2023 | $217,450 |
| 2024 | $239,900 |
| 2025 | $236,000 |
Transportation & Access
Isabella County Transportation Commission, operating as I-Ride, provides public transportation throughout Isabella County and the Mount Pleasant area. Current service information lists weekday service from 6:00 a.m. to midnight and weekend service from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with demand-response transportation available.
Mount Pleasant is also connected to the regional road network by US-127 and Business US-127. A 2026 Michigan Department of Transportation project resurfaced US-127 Business Route along South Mission Street between Old Mission Road and High Street.
Shopping & Everyday Services
Everyday shopping and services are available throughout Mount Pleasant. The Mount Pleasant Supercenter at 4730 Encore Boulevard provides grocery shopping, pharmacy services, automotive services, garden supplies and other household services. The local commercial area also includes pharmacies, office-supply stores, specialty retailers and other everyday businesses.
Parks & Recreation
The Mount Pleasant area offers parks, trails and river-oriented recreation. Island Park provides recreation facilities including tennis courts, basketball courts, softball fields, a skate park, a spray park, playgrounds and fishing access. Horizon Park includes sports fields, tennis and pickleball facilities, a playground and a paved fitness trail.
Meridian Park covers 152 acres and includes Chippewa River access, hiking and biking trails, fishing, a canoe launch, wetlands and picnic areas. The GKB Riverwalk connects parks and follows the Chippewa River corridor through the community.
Utilities & Connectivity
Utility service varies between the City of Mount Pleasant, surrounding townships and individual properties. The City of Mount Pleasant operates its municipal water supply, treatment and distribution system, while area infrastructure includes multiple community water systems and broad broadband availability.
This property is specifically listed with private water and private sewer, so buyers should rely on property-specific documentation and inspections for the condition, capacity and operation of those systems rather than assuming municipal service.
Development & Planning
Current regional development activity includes a Michigan Revitalization and Placemaking program award announced in March 2026 for an underutilized property in downtown Mount Pleasant. The project is intended to convert the property into residential and commercial space. This is a community-level project in Mount Pleasant and is not a property-specific development associated with 355 N Shepherd Rd.
Denver Township also maintains local land-use and zoning information for the surrounding rural area. County zoning materials identify residential and agricultural zoning categories within Denver Township, making current township and county records relevant to any future land-use questions concerning the acreage.
Property Summary
| Property Type | Single Family Residence |
| Address | 355 N Shepherd Rd, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 |
| County | Isabella County |
| Township | Denver Township |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full bathroom, 1 half bathroom |
| Square Feet | 1,571 sq ft |
| Lot Size | 10.05 acres |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Levels | Bi-Level |
| Parcel/APN | 060324000106 |
| View | Countryside View |
| Waterfront | None listed |
| Parking | 1 attached garage space; gravel parking |
| Roof | Asphalt and metal |
| Heating | Forced Air, Propane |
| Water | Private |
| Sewer | Private Sewer |
| Outdoor Features | Deck and porch |
| Zoning | Residential |
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