E River Road, Buchanan, MI 49107 (MLS# 26000338)

E River Road, Buchanan, MI 49107

$258,999

Riverside View: You can add a dock on this side.

Buildable Lot + Island. Mainland Lot is 1.64 acres. Island is 0.77 acres. Two Parcels 2.42 acres total.

Artist's interpretation of a Craftsman home design on site.

Potential viewpoint inside prospective digital spec home.

Easy to install 2nd dock on the River Side.

Island is 0.77 acres. Trails to walk from one side of the Island to the other.

Canal view: Lot includes Private Island. You could build a bridge or dock. Would need to speak with zoning on what is possible.

Explore Fernwood's vast 105 acres of gardens, River walking trails, and natural areas.

Buchanan's own Waterfall experience! At Bear Cave.

Located in Bear Cave Park Buchanan's Public Campground.

Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 105,415 Status: Active

Current Price: $258,999 List Date: 1/05/2026 Last Modified: 2/19/2026

Description

A rare opportunity to secure one of the most unique build-ready parcels in Buchanan MI. A surveyed, perk tested mainland lot paired with its own private island on the St. Joseph River. Properties like this simply don't come to market! Neighboring the well-known Bachelors Island, you will find this 2.42-acre gem with even better amenities! The mainland parcel 1.64-acres checks every box today's land buyers need to get started: buildable, surveyed, utilities established, and ready for immediate planning. Electric is connected, soils are approved, and the building site offers an ideal footprint overlooking the river, with a canal, and island view. Across the canal sits your own waterfront extension, the 0.77-acre private island with a sand bar!. The island offers sandy edges, willow trees, a clearing with a trail area, and privacy. There is space to build on OR buy and enjoy immediately!

Supplements: Whether for recreation, additional docking, or creating a covered pavilion resort styled area. The island is a lifestyle amenity rarely offered in this region. Enjoy boating, floating, kayaking, fishing, beach lounging, or creating a destination gathering space for family and guests to picnic. This is a turnkey lifestyle package, complete with floating dock, pontoon, fishing boat, two canoes, lofted garage outbuilding. Access the private patio deck and you are welcomed by a beautiful canal, wooded canopy, and boat dock area. Riverview seating that feels so exclusive you will be instantly transported into the riverfront experience. This is a no HOA. Golf-cart-friendly community. Build with freedom, or use as recreation. There are lending options for both uses. Located minutes from River St. Joe Brewery, Wineries, Fernwood Botanical Garden, Orchard Hills Country Club, and Buchanan's historic downtown. All just 11 miles to the pristine beaches of Lake Michigan. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy the River lifestyle and rights to say you have your very own private island + Land! Please use Showing Time for tour, do not walk property without permission. No Trespassing.

More Information MLS# 26000338

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Mead and E River Rd. Area: Southwestern Michigan - S Municipality: Buchanan Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/Acre: 107024.38 Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

General Property Info

Property Sub-Type: Acreage Lot Dimensions: 443x347x457x181 Road Frontage: 177 Waterfront: Yes Statewide Lakes & Rivers: St Joseph River School District: Buchanan Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Square Footage: 105415 Lot Acres: 2.42

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 39269 SEV: 41700 For Tax Year: 2024 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1589 Tax Year: 2024 Homestead %: 0 Spec Assessment & Type: 0 Tax ID #: 11-06-0023-0035-02-7, 11-06-0023-0035-05-1

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: A rare opportunity to secure one of the most unique build-ready parcels in Buchanan MI. A surveyed, perk tested mainland lot paired with its own private island on the St. Joseph River. Properties like this simply don't come to market! Neighboring the well-known Bachelors Island, you will find this 2.42-acre gem with even better amenities! The mainland parcel 1.64-acres checks every box today's land buyers need to get started: buildable, surveyed, utilities established, and ready for immediate planning. Electric is connected, soils are approved, and the building site offers an ideal footprint overlooking the river, with a canal, and island view. Across the canal sits your own waterfront extension, the 0.77-acre private island with a sand bar!. The island offers sandy edges, willow trees, a clearing with a trail area, and privacy. There is space to build on OR buy and enjoy immediately! Legal: Parcel 1; COM 457.84' N89DEG42'09''W & 18 09.58' N0DEG09'51''W OF E1/4 PST FRL SEC 23 T7S R18W TH N89DE G42'09''W 443.2'TO ELY SHORE O F ST JOSEPH RIVER TH TRAVERS ING SD SHORE N19DEG59'55''E 1. 16' TH N28DEG02'05''E 201.21' TH N37DEG52'14''E 1.77' TO END OF TRAVERSING TH S89DEG42'09''E 347.29'TH S0DEG02'48''W 180.59' TO POB

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: Yes Water Frontage: 1418

Water Type

Channel: 1 River: 1

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports: 1 Channel: 1 Dock: 1 Private Frontage: 1 Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1 View: 1

Current Use

Residential: 1

Lot Description

Buildable: 1 Cleared: 1 Recreational: 1 Wooded: 1

Other Structures

Other: 1

Street Type

Public: 1 Unpaved: 1

Util Avail at Street

High Speed Internet: 1

Utilities Attached

Electricity Connected: 1

Sewer

None: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Water

None: 1 Well: 1

Terms Available

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Mineral Rights

Unknown: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Docs at List Office

Aerial Photo: 1 Survey: 1 Other: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Location Property Info

County: Berrien Street Direction: E Street Name: River Suffix: Road State: MI Zip Code: 49107

OfficeContract Info

Status: Active Current Price: $258,999 List Price: $258,999 Listing Date: 2026-01-05

Remarks Misc

Directions: ALL Showings by appointment ONLY! No Trespassing. US-31: Take Walton Rd east toward Buchanan. Turn left onto Red Bud Trail N, then right onto E River Rd. Property and parking area will be on the right, just before River Dr.

Property Features

Water Type: Channel; River Current Use: Residential Lot Description: Buildable; Cleared; Recreational; Wooded Other Structures: Other Street Type: Public; Unpaved Util Avail at Street: High Speed Internet Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected Sewer: None; Septic Tank Water: None; Well Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Mineral Rights: Unknown Sale Conditions: None Docs at List Office: Aerial Photo; Survey; Other Possession: Close Of Escrow

Documents

Seller Disclosure ›

Survey Map ›

Survey Report ›

Beacon Schneider Map ›

Build Site ›

Listing Office: @properties Christie's International R.E.

Listing Agent: Elisha Taylor

Last Updated: February - 19 - 2026

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