For sale

Price cut: $2.5K (8/5)

$143,400

221 W Center St, Alma, MI 48801

4beds

2,080sqft

$1,129/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

6,969 Square Feet Lot

$138,500 Zestimate^®

$69/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Convenient off-street parkingWell-proportioned bedroomsBright kitchen

Excellent opportunity in a prime, walkable Alma location — just steps from downtown shops, dining, and Alma College. This roomy 2,000 sq. ft., 4-bedroom, 2-bath property offers flexible floorplan options for owner-occupiers or investors: generous living and dining areas, well-proportioned bedrooms, and a bright kitchen ready for your updates. The unfinished full basement provides significant storage or future finishing potential, and the attached 1-car garage adds convenient off-street parking. With strong rental demand near the college and easy access to campus events and downtown amenities, this home presents appealing upside for renovators or investors seeking central location and cash-flow potential.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 130
Dimensions: 13 x 10

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 100
Dimensions: 10 x 10

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Area: 120
Dimensions: 12 x 10

Bedroom 4

Level: Upper
Area: 130
Dimensions: 10 x 13

Primary bathroom

Features: None

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 108
Dimensions: 12 x 9

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher
Laundry: Main Level

Features

None
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Stove

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,080
Total interior livable area: 2,080 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,080
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Concrete
Attached garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Covered
Waterfront features: None

Lot

Size: 6,969 Square Feet
Dimensions: 85 x 84
Features: Corner Lot, Metes and Bounds

Details

Additional structures: None
Parcel number: 5103105400
Zoning description: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: None
Subdivision: N/A

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Alma

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $69/sqft
Tax assessed value: $68,700
Annual tax amount: $2,420
Price range: $143.4K - $143.4K
Date on market: 6/17/2026
Cumulative days on market: 71 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA
Ownership type: Private Owner
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$138,500

$132,000 - $145,000

$1,552/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/5/2026	Price change	$143,400-1.7%$69/sqft
Source: NGLRMLS #1946746 Report a problem
6/17/2026	Listed for sale	$145,900+227.9%$70/sqft
Source: NGLRMLS #1946746 Report a problem
6/14/1996	Sold	$44,500$21/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,420 +2.9%	$66,200 +13.7%
2024	$2,352	$58,200 +8.8%
2023	--	$53,500 +14.8%
2022	--	$46,600 +7.4%
2021	--	$43,400 +3.1%
2020	--	$42,100 +18.6%
2019	--	$35,500 +14.1%
2018	--	$31,100 -6.6%
2017	--	$33,300 +1.2%
2016	--	$32,900 +4.1%
2015	--	$31,600 +5%
2014	--	$30,100 +2%
2013	--	$29,500 -3.3%
2012	--	$30,500 -4.1%
2011	--	$31,800