The Cottonwood Barn saga has taken another turn: it’s on the market.

The barn’s status has been up in the air in recent months as neighbors raised concerns about noise and lights coming from the rural wedding and event venue and the issue winds its way through the court system.

The sale price is listed at $950,000 for the property located at 4569 Farrell Road in Webster Township. It’s across the street from Webster United Church of Christ.

Township tax records show that owners Dan and Laura Waitz paid $69,000 for the property. However, the Waitz family has spent nearly $700,000 making improvements to the barn.

Last year, the barn was one of six “Barns of the Year” recognized by the Michigan Barn Preservation Network and was recognized by Hour magazine as one of the top two special event venues in Metro Detroit.

But, according to Dan Dever, an attorney who represents the owners, the barn has been put in a difficult position.

Cottonwood’s story began in July 2012 when Waitz met with township zoning administrator Bruce Pindzia to discuss plans to operate a barn in the township that would host events.

But miscommunication between Waitz and the township lead to the question of what could be and could not be allowed at the property. As the venue gained popularity, neighbors complained about loud noises and lights. Then the township board took action and three neighbors also sued, sending the issue to court.

Webster Township Judge Carol Kuhnke’s initial ruling, granting summary disposition to Webster Township and neighbors of the barn who joined in suing the owners, was appealed by the Waitzes to the Court of Appeals, which asked Kuhnke to “balance the harms” that would result if a stay was not put in place.

The ruling will only keep the event venue open through the end of 2015, meaning the approximately 15 events already booked for 2016 would have to be moved if a ruling from the appeals court does not arrive before the end of the year. The ruling also put down some restrictions.

Restrictions include that amplified music at all events held before Labor Day must be turned off by 10 p.m. with the party guests vacating the premises by 11 p.m. After Labor Day, the music must be turned off by 9 p.m. and the barn vacated by 10 p.m.

Additionally, chandeliers placed in dormer windows will have to either be turned off or the windows blocked after sundown in order to alleviate neighbor’s concerns over the amount of light produced by the barn.

The Court of Appeals has yet to make a decision and it still could be some time until one is made.

So instead of waiting for a decision, Dever said the owners are selling.

“It’s an alternative course,” Dever said. “It’s not a desired sale.”

However, Dever noted that if someone comes in and offers the right price, it will be sold.

All events scheduled to take place through the end of December 2015, will go on, no matter if the property is sold or not, Dever said. The venue is prohibited in taking business past December 2015.

The listing describes the property as a “must see” and “spectacular country setting, just off paved Webster Church Road.” It goes on to say that it would make a great a winery, hobby barn for autos or even a private residence.

The listing also says it’s zoned for agriculture district. Therefore, it would appear that it will not be used as a wedding barn or event venue again.

The 3,600-square-foot barn includes a 810-square-foot straw barn. There is also a three-bedroom, one-bath 2,016-square-foot cottage.

The property sits on 4.58 acres, according to the listing.

Phone calls to the owners and listing agent were not immediately returned.

Jack Walsworth is an intern reporter for The Ann Arbor News. Contact him via email at jwalswor@mlive.com or follow him on Twitter.