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5750 Messenger Highway

Olivet, MI 49076

9 beds
3 baths
2,744 sqft
~544 acre lot
$1,092 per sqft
1900 build
– on site

Experience the unmatched beauty and exceptional hunting opportunities at South Walton Farms, a premier hunting retreat that offers the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. Located at the end of a private road, this hidden gem provides the ideal escape while still being close to local amenities and major cities. South Walton Farms is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, featuring abundant populations of whitetails, turkeys, waterfowl, and upland game. For over 40 years, the property has been carefully managed with Quality Deer Management (QDM) and conservation practices, resulting in an impressive whitetail age structure and an optimal habitat that supports diverse wildlife. This expansive property includes a professionally established shooting preserve, offering ''put an offering "put and take" opportunities for nine months of the year, as well as a custom-designed Laporte 8-station clay target coursemaking it a prime destination for shooting sports enthusiasts. The agricultural classification of the land also provides the advantage of manageable taxes. The diverse terrain of South Walton Farms features everything an avid hunter could desire: thick security cover, native grasses, forbs, mixed timber (including oak, pine, maple, and walnut), scenic Battle Creek River frontage, and wetlands with water control systems to attract ducks and geese. The property is equipped with strategically placed hunting blinds and miles of well-maintained roads, providing excellent access throughout. The gated entrance leads to a circle drive that welcomes you to the recently renovated main lodge, guest quarters (known as "The Bear Den"), additional outbuildings, and a sporting clay range. Contiguous tracts of this size and quality are increasingly rare, and South Walton Farms stands out as one of southern Michigan's premier destinations for world-class deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunting. If you're looking for a truly one-of-a-kind property to call your own, contact us today to schedule a private tour and experience the ultimate hunting retreat at South Walton Farms.

Listing courtesy of MICHRIC / Shawn Kelley / Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 7, 2025 •

MLS# 22049173 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1900
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Vinyl Siding
Building Features:

None
Building Area Total:

2744.0
Architectural Style:

Farmhouse
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

None
Stories:

2
Basement:

No
Basement:

Full
Basement:

Yes
Common Walls:

None
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Accessibility Features:

No
Direction Faces:

None
Exterior Material -Vinyl Siding:

true
Roofing -Shingle:

true

Interior

Interior Features:

Guest Quarters, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
Rooms Total:

20
Total Fireplaces:

1.0
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Furnished:

None

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2744.0
Main Level SqFt:

1659.0
Upper Level SqFt:

1085.0
Basement SqFt:

1530.0

Financial & Terms

Listing Terms:

Cash, Conventional

Location

Directions:

I-69 to North on Ainger Rd 670ft to Messenger hwy. Left on Messenger Hwy approx 1 mile to where it dead ends.
Cross Street:

messenger hwy/ainger rd
Latitude:

42.467622
Longitude:

-84.9468

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Farm
Property Attached:

No
Current Use:

None
Parcel Number:

14001830008000
Zoning:

None
Zoning Description:

I/V Ag
Lot Features:

Level, Recreational, Tillable, Wooded, Wetland Area, Rolling Hills
Lot Size SqFt:

23696640.0
Lot Size Acres:

544.0
Lot Size Area:

544.0
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Topography:

None
Waterfront:

false
View:

None
View:

No
Inclusions:

None
Possible Use:

None
Frontage Type:

None
Water Access:

Yes
Water Body Name:

Battle Creek River
Waterfront:

No
Waterfront Features:

River
Other Structures:

Barn(s)
Road Surface Type:

Unimproved
Road Frontage:

660.0
Road Frontage Type:

Private Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Year:

2022.0
Tax Legal Description:

Multiple parcels contact agent for Legals.
Tax Annual Amount:

11556.08
Annual Property Taxes:

11556.08
Tax Assessed Value:

331278
Taxable Value:

331278.0

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

9
Main Bedrooms:

4
Main Level Bedrooms:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Total Baths:

2.5
Partial Baths:

None
Full Baths:

1
Full Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Three Quarter Baths:

None
Half Baths:

1
Quarter Baths:

None

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Branded:

None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://wtp.id.land/ranching/maps/a43acab23734e550356b1547a6d805ba/share/unbranded

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

No
Heating:

true
Heating:

Forced Air
Heat Type -Forced Air:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Septic Tank
Sewer/Septic System:

true
Water Source:

Well
Well:

true

Appliances

Laundry Features:

In Basement

Schools

Elementary School District:

None
Middle Or Junior School District:

None
High School District:

Olivet

The Community

Association:

No
Pool Private:

No
Senior Community:

No

Parking

Parking Total:

None
Parking Features:

Detached
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2.0
Attached Garage:

false
Carport Spaces:

None

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$2,999,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$16,058
Taxes	$963
Insurance	$824
Utilities	$277 See report
Total	$18,122/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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This house located in MI 49076 is currently for sale for $2,999,000. 5750 Messenger Highway is a 2,744 square foot house with 9 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 958 days. This house is in the attendance area of Fern Persons Elementary School, Olivet Middle School, and Olivet High School.