Pending
$394,900
15 acres
17 mi straight lineto Chain O'Lakes State Park (Indiana) ski trails
5200 Cr 427Auburn, IN 46706
Land and lots · MLS 12017482
Listing courtesy of Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company, Inc. · MyStateMLS
For sale
$449,900
50 acres
Vl-1 CoohonColon, MI 49040
Land and lots · MLS 11920930 · Listed 86 days ago (Aug 5, 2026)
23 mi straight line to Pokagon State Park cross-country ski trails (public cross-country trails) · Ski access details
For sale: On the market and available to show.
About this land
This is a very rare opportunity to buy 49.65+/- acres in St. Joseph County, Michigan. Acreage in this area similar has become a "Unicorn!", especially with a mix of tillable/ woods with timber/ and potential building site. The hunting here should be good for turkey, deer, and small game. There is plenty of room to add food plots, and additional habitat as a buyer see's fit. Timber was marked, but has not been harvested. Future timber value exists, as a ROI for the buyer. Build up front, have a pasture out the back door for your animals and livestock, and hunt out back! This won't last long!
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Ski access and nearby skiing
Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.
| Ski area | Type | Straight-line distance | Measured to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokagon State Park cross-country ski trailsIN · homes near it | Public cross-country trails | 23 mi | Nature Center, Pokagon State ParkVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
| Timber Ridge Ski AreaMI · homes near it | Local ski area | 38 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Bittersweet Ski ResortMI · homes near it | Local ski area | 42 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Chain O'Lakes State Park (Indiana) ski trailsIN · homes near it | Public cross-country trails | 42 mi | Chain O' Lakes Nature CenterVisitor entrance, lodge or trailhead |
Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 5:56 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.
Ski access claims
The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.
Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Brandon Cropsey of Southern Michigan Land Brokers and Property Management.
How listings qualify · Report a wrong distance or ski-access claim
Facts
- List price
- $449,900
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 50 acres
- County
- St. Joseph County
- MLS number
- 11920930
Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.
Location
Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in Colon.
Price and status history
- Oct 29, 2026: Started qualifying as near skiing on Where2Ski
Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.
Estimate a monthly payment
$89,980
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Manufactured homes on a leased lot.
Applied only while the loan is over 80% of the price. Illustrative.
Estimated monthly payment
$2,779 per month
Principal and interest$2,275
Property tax$375
Homeowners insurance$129
Loan amount$359,920
Total interest over the term$459,058
An estimate for comparison only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, PMI and fees depend on your lender, credit, location and loan program.
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Questions to ask before you buy
Good questions for any home near the slopes.
- How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
- Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
- Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
- Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
- What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
- For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.
Printable due-diligence checklist · Ski home ownership budget
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Southern Michigan Land Brokers and Property Management. Listing agent: Brandon Cropsey. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing updated Sep 30, 2026, 10:35 PM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.