Unionville, MI, Tuscola County
Sale
Oct 16, 2026
Acreage
- 3 Acres Available
- 2 Open Tillable Acres
Infrastructure and Equipment Available
Past/Current Land Usage
Vision for the Farm
We hope to pass our deeply loved 3-acre homestead on to a new generation of growers, homesteaders, or equestrian enthusiasts who will bring their own energy to the land. We have poured decades into establishing the gardens, building the farmscape, and cultivating the perennial landscape along this quiet dirt stretch of Cass City Road. We want to see this property remain a vibrant, active part of Michigan's Thumb agricultural community, whether that means expanding the massive garden area for a market farm, utilizing the fenced pasture and powered barn for livestock, or simply enjoying a self-sufficient rural lifestyle.
What is important to us in a transition arrangement?
A Traditional Sale: Because we are transitioning into our next chapter and purchasing a new place on our family’s nearby centennial farm, a complete, outright sale of the property is required to fund our move.
Neighborly Mentorship & Support: While this is a standard real estate transaction, we aren't leaving the community. Since we will be moving just down the road next to our daughter, we are uniquely positioned to offer ongoing guidance to the buyers. We are fully available and eager to help new farmers learn the ropes, share our knowledge about the property's trees and plants and offer advice on thriving in the local agricultural landscape. We want you to succeed here, and we'll be nearby to lend a hand or answer questions as you get established.
Past/Current Land Usage
Acreage description
Charming 3-Acre Country Retreat & Homestead in Unionville
Offered at: $325,000
Address: 3053 W. Cass City Road, Unionville, MI 48767
Nestled in the heart of Michigan’s agriculturally rich Thumb region, this peaceful 3-acre property offers a long, rectangular layout running alongside the quiet dirt stretch of Cass City Road, bordered by open farm fields. A rounded driveway provides easy access to the home and one-car attached garage, with a dedicated side approach leading directly toward the outbuildings and grounds. Shaded by mature trees and evergreens, the long stretch of land extends to the water, featuring a natural country drain that flows through and creates a tranquil habitat drawing an abundance of birds and wildlife.
Home & Living Spaces
Bright Living Area: Highlighted by a recently installed bow window that brings in ample natural light while framing views of the front lawn and mature trees.
Single-Story Design: Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom across an easy-care, one-level layout built on a crawlspace.
Indoor-Outdoor Flow: The kitchen includes glass patio doors opening out to a private back deck, while the dining area connects to a welcoming front porch.
Convenient Utility Room: An entry and laundry space off the attached one-car garage houses the washer, dryer, furnace, and water heater—functioning as a perfect everyday mudroom.
Barn, Pasture & Homestead Features
Spacious Layout: The property's long configuration along the dirt road provides wide, accessible, and distinctly separated zones for the home, outbuildings, and agricultural pursuits without feeling crowded.
Powered Horse Barn: Positioned conveniently off the far side of the rounded driveway between the house, garden, and pasture, the barn is fully equipped with both water and electricity.
Pasture & Acreage: Grazing pasture space is ready for horses or hobby livestock, set against wide-open rural vistas with the land naturally sloping toward the water.
Expansive Garden Site: Generous, open ground ready for seasonal vegetables, self-sufficient growing, or establishing a market garden.
Mature Landscape: Accented by classic white wooden fencing, tall pines, deciduous shade trees, and returning perennials, providing natural wind protection and established seasonal color.
Description of the property’s current condition, current use(s), and past use(s)
The property is currently set up and actively used as a turnkey rural homestead and residential property. The 3-acre parcel features a long, rectangular layout that efficiently separates the living spaces from the agricultural and natural zones.
Current Condition & Layout: The front of the property features a rounded driveway, mature shade trees, and a 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-story home. Moving toward the back of the long lot, there is a huge, pre-established garden space and a dedicated horse barn that is fully equipped with water and electricity. Beyond the barn is a fenced grazing pasture. The rear of the property slopes down to a natural country drain/waterway, creating a habitat that attracts abundant birds and local wildlife.
Current & Past Uses: The land is currently used for personal self-sufficient homesteading, including keeping horses/hobby livestock, cultivating a large fruit and vegetable garden, and maintaining extensive perennial beds. It has traditionally functioned as an established residential farmette situated among the larger surrounding commercial agricultural fields.
Impact on a Farmer's Use: Because the infrastructure is already in place, a new farmer can begin operations immediately. The existing powered barn and fenced pasture are move-in ready for equestrian use or small livestock. The massive garden area is already cleared and cultivated, making it ideal for a quick transition into a market garden, cut-flower farm, or intensive vegetable production without the heavy labor of breaking new ground. Additionally, the natural drain at the back of the property creates a vibrant local ecosystem.
Additional Information
For decades, this 3-acre farm has been the heart of our family. Dave and Phyllis have raised two daughters, four grandchildren, and a growing list of great-grandchildren here, creating the best, endless family memories. It is a place built on love, hard work, and a deep connection to the land, and it is fully primed for the next owners to begin building their own legacy.
Beyond its rich family history, the land has been managed with care and a focus on sustainable, family-scale homesteading. The extensive perennial beds, huge established gardens, and natural waterway habitat have been thoughtfully maintained to support local birds, wildlife, and pollinators. There are no formal conservation easements or restrictive covenants limiting the property, providing the next stewards with complete flexibility to implement their own preferred agricultural practices—whether that involves organic market farming, rotational pasture grazing, or simply enjoying a peaceful, self-sufficient rural retreat.
Soil Type(s)
Fertile garden area, clay mix
Transition Agreement
Sale
We are seeking a straightforward, traditional sale of the 3-acre property at our asking price of $325,000.
Because Dave and Phyllis are transitioning to the next chapter of their farm journey, a complete outright sale is required to fund the purchase of their new place. They will be relocating just down the road to our family's centennial farm to live next door to their daughter.
While we are not offering lease, land contract, or lease-to-own arrangements, we view this as a "Sale with Mentorship" opportunity. Since we will remain deeply rooted in the local agricultural community right nearby, we are fully available and enthusiastic about helping the new owners learn the property and get established as successful new farmers in the area. We want to pass the torch to someone new while remaining a supportive neighborly resource.
Sale Price or Estimated Market Value
325,000
Price for Lease Per Acre
United States
Mentoring
I am willing to mentor a farmer
