$225,000 for Sale
406 e forest avenue, ypsilanti, MI 48198
Beds 3 | Baths 1 | 948 Sqft | 0.24 Acres |
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Property Description
A rare find: Originally built in 1900 and enriched with a 1940 addition, this home tells the story of two eras — classic historic charm paired with mid-century appeal, and its been updated for clean modern living. This home carries the warmth of history while embracing modern energy efficiency. With 3 bedrooms (1 non-conforming) spacious updated bathroom, and thoughtful renovations throughout, it’s a rare opportunity to own a piece of Ypsilanti’s story while enjoying contemporary comfort. The heart of the home is its beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen (2025), with new cabinets, counters, flooring, sink, paint, and lighting. Just off the kitchen, the living room holds a Regency 1500 EPA-certified wood stove providing both a nostalgic centerpiece and an eco-friendly complement to the full-house Goodman heat pump HVAC system. Set on an extra-deep 40 x 257 ft lot, the property offers abundant space for gardening, play, and relaxation. Perennial edible, medicinal, and pollinator plantings—alongside apple and walnut trees—make this a truly living landscape. The rear-facing solar panels (with an insurable, transferable warranty) continue the theme of sustainability. Historic charm blends seamlessly with over $125,000 in upgrades, sold as-is with: Large accessible bathroom (2022) with low-barrier walk-in shower and stabilization bars Basement & 1-car garage for laundry, storage, and utility 200 amp electric (2019), radon mitigation (2016), encapsulated crawlspace (2020) New paint, flooring, roofing upgrades, and foundation leveling (2025) Energy-efficient A.O. Smith heat pump water heater (2023), plus insulation and sealing Covered porch with fieldstone foundation (repointed 2021) All within walking distance to Downtown Ypsi and Depot Town, this home offers the best of location, history, and forward-thinking efficiency.
General Information
Sale Price: $225,000
Price/SqFt: $237
Status: Active
MLS#: rcomi20251030925
City: ypsilanti
Post Office: ypsilanti
Schools: ypsilanti
County: Washtenaw
Subdivision: norris follett joslin skinner add
Acres: 0.24
Lot Dimensions: 40x257
Bedrooms:3
Bathrooms:1 (1 full, 0 half)
House Size: 948 sq.ft.
Acreage: 0.24 est.
Year Built: 1900
Property Type: Single Family
Style: Ranch
Features & Room Sizes
Bedroom 1:
Bedroom 2 :
Bedroom 3:
Bedroom 4:
Family Room:
Greatroom:
Dinning Room:
Kitchen:
Livingroom:
Pole Buildings:
Paved Road: Paved
Garage: 1 Car
Garage Description: Detached
Construction: Vinyl
Exterior: Vinyl
Basement: Yes
Foundation : Michigan Basement
Heating: Forced Air,Heat Pump
Fuel: Heat Pump,Electric
Waste: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
Watersource: Public (Municipal)
Tax, Fees & Legal
Home warranty: No
Est. Summer Taxes: $3,811
Est. Winter Taxes: $244
Legal Description: TRS 12/95 *OLD SID - 11 11-446-572-12 YP CITY 27E-55 E 40 FT OF W 99 FT OF N 257 1/2 FT OF LOT 572 M. NORRIS,B. FOLLETT, C. JOSLIN & E. M. SKINNER ADDITION.

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Listing By: Angie Smith of KW Professionals Brighton, Phone: (810) 224-7900