Jim Archbold - Realtor

My latest RateMyAgent review in Montague.
Real Estate License 6501461561
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🏡 🚨 NEW LISTING in the Award-Winning Rockford School District! 🚨
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Looking for a home close to everything Rockford has to offer? This one checks all the boxes:
✅ Spacious living room with luxury vinyl plank flooring
✅ Slider leading to a large wraparound deck—perfect for relaxing or entertaining
✅ Kitchen with abundant oak cabinetry, snack bar, and appliances included
✅ Large primary bedroom with generous closet space
✅ Central air conditioning for summer comfort
✅ Convenient mudroom with direct driveway access
✅ Full basement with plenty of storage space
✅ Oversized 2½-stall detached garage with newer garage door
✅ Minutes from downtown Rockford, parks, schools, shopping, and dining
Imagine enjoying your morning coffee on the deck, then taking a short trip to downtown Rockford's shops, restaurants, and events.
📩 Curious about the price, location, or want a private showing? Send me a message or comment below. I'd be happy to answer your questions and help you decide if this could be your next home! 🏡
Listing courtesy of The Tracie Rich Team

227 E Division Street Ne, Rockford, MI, 49341 Welcome to 227 E. Division St. in the award-winning Rockf...

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My latest RateMyAgent review in Wyoming.
Real Estate License 6501461561
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📍 146 Bellevue Street Southeast, Wyoming, MI, 49548

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Open house Saturday, 7/11, 1 to 3!
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🏡 What if your next home gave you 2.7 acres of privacy without sacrificing convenience?
Most buyers think it's impossible to find a home that feels like a private retreat while still being minutes from shopping, dining, and major highways.
This is one of those rare opportunities. ✨
Nestled on 2.79 wooded acres, this beautifully updated walkout ranch offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 2,144 square feet of living space—giving you room to spread out, entertain, and enjoy the lifestyle you've been looking for. [realtor.com], [zillow.com]
🌲 Why You'll Love This Property
✅ 4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 2,144 Sq. Ft. [realtor.com], [zillow.com]
✅ 2.79 wooded acres offering exceptional privacy [zillow.com], [coldwellba...rhomes.com]
✅ Walkout ranch with flexible living space [redfin.com], [coldwellba...rhomes.com]
✅ Minutes from shopping, restaurants, and highway access [realtor.com], [coldwellba...rhomes.com]
🍽️ Beautifully Updated Kitchen
• Updated cabinetry
• New countertops
• Updated appliances
• Open layout ideal for entertaining and everyday living
☀️ Bright, Open Living Spaces
• Abundant natural light throughout
• Recently cleared trees create a brighter, more open setting
• Double sliding doors leading to the backyard deck
🌳 Outdoor Features You'll Enjoy
• Spacious deck overlooking the backyard
• Brand-new privacy fence
• New grass
• Circular driveway
• Two-stall detached garage [zillow.com], [coldwellba...rhomes.com]
🔧 Major Improvements Already Completed
• Newer furnace
• Professionally serviced air conditioning
• Beautifully maintained and move-in ready
🏠 Flexible Floor Plan
• Main-floor laundry
• 2 bedrooms and a full bath on the main level [realtor.com]
• 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath on the walkout lower level [realtor.com]
• Perfect for guests, hobbies, recreation, a home office, or additional living space
❤️ Imagine This...
☕ Morning coffee on the deck surrounded by trees.
🔥 Cozy evenings at home knowing all the major updates are already done.
🌿 Enjoying the peace and privacy of acreage living while still being minutes from everything you need.
The reality is that most homes offer privacy or convenience.
Very few offer both.
📩 Have questions about the property, location, updates, or scheduling a private showing? Send me a message. I'd love to help you discover why this property is generating so much interest.
🏡🌲✨
Listing courtesy Kim Hensley

Open House Saturday, 7/11, 10 - 11:30!!
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🏡 What if the easiest home decision you'll make this year is already on the market?
You know that feeling when you walk into a home and immediately realize...
✅ The work is already done.
✅ The updates are exactly what you'd choose.
✅ The location puts everything within reach.
This beautifully refreshed home delivers all of that—and more.
✨ Why Buyers Are Going to Love This Home:
• Completely updated and truly move-in ready
• Prime location close to:

Shopping
Dining
Entertainment
Schools
Everyday conveniences
• Rare double lot offering extra space and privacy
• Fully fenced backyard perfect for:
Pets
Kids
Gardening
Backyard gatherings
• Fresh interior paint throughout
• Brand-new flooring
• Beautifully refinished hardwood floors

🍽️ Stunning New Kitchen
• Soft-close cabinetry
• New countertops
• Updated fixtures
• Full suite of stainless steel LG appliances
• Designed for both everyday living and entertaining
🛁 Updated Bathrooms
• Two fully updated bathrooms
• Modern finishes and refreshed style
🏠 Flexible Floor Plan
• 2 bedrooms on the main level
• Full bathroom on the main level
• 2 additional bedrooms downstairs
• Second full bathroom downstairs
• Ideal for guests, family, home office space, or multi-generational living
❤️ Imagine This...
• Moving in without a renovation checklist.
• Hosting friends in your beautiful new kitchen.
• Letting the kids or dogs play freely in the fenced backyard.
• Being just minutes from everything you need while enjoying the comfort of home.
The reality is that most buyers spend months searching for a home with the right updates, the right yard, and the right location.
This one already checks all three boxes.
📩 Have questions about the home, updates, neighborhood, or pricing? Send me a message. I'd love to help you discover why this move-in-ready gem is generating so much attention.
🏡✨
Listing courtesy of Jody Schwalm

🏡 What if you never had to choose between privacy and community?
Imagine coming home to a gated neighborhood surrounded by mature trees, where every homesite feels like its own private retreat—yet neighbors still gather, connect, and create lasting friendships.
Welcome to Squire's Corner, one of the area's most sought-after communities.
This customized 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Maxwell home has been thoughtfully expanded and upgraded to create a space that feels both luxurious and inviting. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice the openness, the natural light, and the feeling that this home was designed for making memories.
✨ Highlights You'll Love:
• 5 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms
• Expanded Maxwell floor plan widened by 4 feet
• Open-concept living and entertaining space
• Spacious living room with tray ceiling and gas fireplace
• Stunning 10.5-foot quartz kitchen island
• Walk-in pantry with abundant storage
• High-end finishes throughout
• Enlarged laundry room for added functionality
• Private Owner's Suite with:

Expanded walk-in closet
Double vanity
Beautiful tiled shower
• Michigan Room with breathtaking wooded views year-round
• Finished walkout lower level
• Kitchenette perfect for guests, entertaining, or multi-generational living
• Two additional bedrooms in the lower level
• Direct access to the outdoors from the walkout basement
• Custom stone steps integrated into the natural landscape
• Beautiful wooded homesite offering exceptional privacy
• Located within a gated community

🌲 Now close your eyes for a moment...
Picture yourself enjoying your morning coffee in the Michigan Room as sunlight filters through the trees.
Imagine friends gathered around the massive quartz island during the holidays.
Envision cozy evenings by the fireplace and summer nights enjoying your peaceful wooded backyard.
This isn't just a beautiful house—it's a lifestyle that offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, luxury, and connection.
Some homes check the boxes.
This one creates a feeling.
📩 If you've been searching for a home that combines luxury finishes, flexible living space, and a truly private wooded setting, send me a message. I'd be happy to answer your questions or schedule a private tour.
🏡🌲✨
Link in the comments!
Listing courtesy Kim Hensley

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