On the 1.57-acre Marsh Ridge Trail homesite identified as MLS #26016854, the mature oak and cherry trees are more than scenery. They can help define the arrival, frame views, and give a future custom home a sense of place from the beginning.
The lot is offered at $62,514 in Stoney Creek. FlexMLS describes a deep parcel with the building area toward the rear, mature oak and cherry trees, underground natural gas, electric, cable, and phone availability, and Cornerstone Construction as the exclusive builder. The community spans more than 160 acres with over 30 acres of parkland and trails.
The short answer
The feature in this article matters because it changes how a buyer could use, plan, or evaluate this specific property. It should be weighed alongside the full cost, site conditions, documents, and the way the home or land needs to function day to day.
A rear building area changes the design sequence
When the likely house location is farther from the road, the driveway becomes part of the experience. Its curve, grade, drainage, tree impact, and winter maintenance all deserve early attention.
The benefit can be a stronger feeling of arrival and more visual separation from the street. The tradeoff may be additional driveway and utility-run cost. A concept site plan can put those choices into real dimensions before a buyer commits to a house plan.
Use the trees to frame, shade, and screen
Selected trees may help shade western exposures, soften the view of neighboring homes, and frame outdoor living areas. But tree preservation needs to account for root zones, excavation, septic placement, and construction traffic.
A qualified builder and tree professional can help prioritize the best specimens. Saving every tree is rarely practical; preserving the right groups may create a healthier and more intentional landscape.
What should a buyer verify?
Good property decisions come from converting attractive features into clear, written facts. For V/L Marsh Ridge Trail, Augusta, a buyer should:
Review a survey and topography before selecting the house footprint.
Estimate driveway length, base preparation, drainage, snow management, and future maintenance.
Map utility routes and verify connection costs for the rear building area.
Complete soil and septic evaluation and identify a reserve area.
Mark priority trees and protect realistic root zones during construction planning.
These checks are not meant to make the process feel complicated. They help the buyer and builder make decisions in the right order and reduce the chance that a late discovery controls the plan.
Local and planning context
The Zillow land-buying guide recommends investigating access, utilities, surveys, zoning, and environmental conditions. The specific answers here should come from the survey, soil work, builder, utility providers, township, and recorded Stoney Creek documents.
Who may be a good fit?
This property may fit a buyer who values the feature discussed here and is willing to complete the due diligence needed to use it well. It may be less suitable for someone whose must-have plan depends on dimensions, permissions, or costs that have not yet been verified.
We encourage buyers to compare the property with their real priorities: total budget, timeline, maintenance, accessibility, storage, outdoor use, privacy, and future flexibility. A good match is more important than forcing a house or lot to fit a plan that belongs somewhere else.
See the current listing
View current photos, price, and details for V/L Marsh Ridge Trail, Augusta. The current asking price is $62,514. MLS information can change, so verify status and terms before relying on them.
If you want help evaluating whether this property fits your plans, call the Veenstra Team at 269-350-5514 or email sold@veenstrateam.com. We are a family-run real estate team with eXp Realty, and we will help you work through both the opportunity and the practical questions.
Frequently asked questions
How large is this Marsh Ridge Trail lot?
FlexMLS currently reports approximately 1.57 acres for MLS #26016854.
Where is the building area?
The listing describes the building area as being toward the rear of the deep parcel. Final placement depends on survey, soils, grading, setbacks, and the selected plan.
What utilities are available?
The listing says underground natural gas, electric, cable, and phone are available. Buyers should verify provider, location, capacity, and connection costs.
Listing information verified in FlexMLS on September 14, 2026. Property is MLS #26016854 and was Active at the time of writing. Equal Housing Opportunity.
