18275 Garvey Road , Sylvan Township, MI 48118
Price cut $49,100 since it was listed at $699,000
Est. $4,556/mo with current taxes · · See the breakdown
About this home
Peaceful country living just minutes from downtown Chelsea! Offered at $649,900, this well-maintained ranch features four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms on six scenic acres with a private pond, spacious pole barn, and inviting three-season room. The main level offers all four bedrooms, a formal living room, a family room with a cozy fireplace, and a beautiful kitchen with cherry cabinetry and flooring, granite countertops, and a tile backsplash. The full walkout basement provides excellent potential for additional living, recreation, entertaining, or storage space. Recent improvements include a newer furnace and well bladder in 2023, plus a new roof, water heater, and air-conditioning unit in 2024. Equipped with 220-volt power, the pole barn is ideal for a workshop, equipment storage, hobbies, or business use. Enjoy valuable updates, abundant space, and endless possibilities in a convenient Chelsea location!
Monthly payment
The tax line is the seller's current bill from the MLS. Michigan uncaps the taxable value the year after a sale, so tap See uncapped taxes for what a buyer will likely pay then.The uncapped tax line is this home's bill after it uncaps: half the price times 34.79 mills, the 2025 homestead rate here. Insurance is a $2,400/yr placeholder and PMI 0.55% of the loan below 20% down. An estimate, not a loan quote.
The facts
| Price | $649,900 |
| Original price | $699,000 |
| Price cut | −$49,100 |
| Beds | 4 |
| Baths | 2 full, 1 half |
| Square feet | 2,414 |
| Type | Single family residence |
| Subdivision | — |
| County | Washtenaw |
| MLS # | 81026041944 |
| Listed | 2026-08-10 |
| Days on market | 77 |
| Year built | 1972 |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Basement | Full, Walkout |
| Heating | Forced air, Natural gas |
| Foundation | Basement |
| Garage spaces | 3.0 |
| Water / Sewer | Well / Septic |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Parcel number | F0615200030 |
| Listing office | RE/MAX Platinum |
Property taxes: the seller's bill vs. yours
| This seller today | You, the year after buying | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxable value | $136,642 | about $324,950 |
| Yearly property tax | $4,688 | about $11,305 |
Michigan caps a homeowner's taxable value until the home sells, then it resets. That's about $6,617 a year more than this seller pays. The assessor's state equalized value (SEV) is $274,200. Your taxable value resets to the SEV the year after you buy, and assessors usually raise it to about half the sale price. Estimate uses Sylvan Township's 2025 homestead rate of 34.79 mills and assumes you claim the homestead exemption. See Sylvan Township's full tax breakdown or run the uncapping calculator.
Location
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