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    234 Francis St, Saugatuck, MI 49453

    4beds
    1,971sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $885,900 Zestimate®
    $431/sqft
    $3,413 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $885,900

    $771,000 - $1.02M

    $3,413/mo

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    What's special

    0.1 mi to downtown Saugatuck shops, galleries & riverfront dining • Outdoor deck & fire-pit • Whole-home generator & central AC. Located in Saugatuck City, this 4 bed, 3 bath home offers approx. 2,000 sq ft of living space plus a full unfinished basement. The main level includes a large primary suite with private bath, a second bedroom, and an additional full bath for convenience. The kitchen features white cabinetry, butcher-block counters, stainless appliances, and a tile backsplash, opening to dining and living areas with hardwood floors and period trim. A bright three-season porch adds flexible space for relaxing or entertaining. The partially fenced yard includes off-street parking for 3-4 cars, a deck for outdoor dining, a fire-pit area, and a potting shed suited for hobbies or garden storage. Includes 3D tour, video, and floor plan. Upstairs, two bedrooms and a full bath are joined by a bunk room with four built-in beds, offering generous accommodations for guests or additional living space. The unfinished basement provides storage and utility options as well as future expansion flexibility. Outdoors, mature trees and landscaping create privacy rarely found so close to downtown, while the deck and patio extend the living space for seasonal gatherings. Public utilities, central air, and a whole-home generator ensure comfort year-round. Just steps from the waterfront boardwalk, marinas, and the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, this property combines in-town convenience with the character and charm of Michigan's lakeshore community.

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    Listed by:

    Brian Elmore 773-220-0419,

    @properties Christie's International R.E.

    Bought with:

    William Underdown

    Nick Aleck, 6501466757

    Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25053242MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 164.09
    • Dimensions: 14.17 x 11.58
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 147.65
    • Dimensions: 11.58 x 12.75
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 142.54
    • Dimensions: 11.25 x 12.67
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 231.6
    • Dimensions: 20.00 x 11.58
    Primary bathroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 47.5
    • Dimensions: 9.50 x 5.00
    Bathroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 29.06
    • Dimensions: 7.75 x 3.75
    Bathroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 600.98
    • Dimensions: 53.42 x 11.25
    Bonus room
    • Description: Bunk Room
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 75.4
    • Dimensions: 6.75 x 11.17
    Dining area
    • Description: Breakfast nook
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 132.95
    • Dimensions: 14.25 x 9.33
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 107.58
    • Dimensions: 11.42 x 9.42
    Family room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 171.2
    • Dimensions: 11.67 x 14.67
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 96.53
    • Dimensions: 6.58 x 14.67
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 157.21
    • Dimensions: 11.50 x 13.67
    Other
    • Description: Sitting area
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 87.14
    • Dimensions: 9.42 x 9.25
    Other
    • Description: Sitting room / library
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 57.51
    • Dimensions: 6.83 x 8.42
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit, Laundry Room, Main Level
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
    • Flooring: Tile, Wood
    • Windows: Window Treatments
    • Basement: Full
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,117
    • Total interior livable area: 1,971 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Detached
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Scrn Porch
    • Fencing: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 66 x 132
    • Features: Sidewalk, Shrubs/Hedges
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5730003900

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman,Historic
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Saugatuck

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $431/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $268,535
    • Annual tax amount: $15,437
    • Date on market: 10/23/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/5/2025Sold$850,000-8.1%$431/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #25053242 Report a problem
    11/22/2025Pending sale$925,000$469/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #25053242 Report a problem
    11/19/2025Contingent$925,000$469/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #25053242 Report a problem
    11/6/2025Price change$925,000-3.5%$469/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #25053242 Report a problem
    10/23/2025Listed for sale$959,000+74.4%$487/sqft
    Source: MichRIC #25053242 Report a problem
    9/11/2020Listing removed$549,900+3.8%$279/sqft
    Source: Allen Edwin Realty #20013364 Report a problem
    6/11/2020Sold$530,000-3.6%$269/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/11/2020Pending sale$549,900$279/sqft
    Source: Allen Edwin Realty #20013364 Report a problem
    6/11/2020Listed for sale$549,900$279/sqft
    Source: Allen Edwin Realty #20013364 Report a problem
    5/2/2020Listing removed$549,900$279/sqft
    Source: Allen Edwin Realty #20013364 Report a problem
    4/22/2020Listed for sale$549,900-15.4%$279/sqft
    Source: Allen Edwin Realty #20013364 Report a problem
    5/10/2019Listing removed$649,900$330/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Lakeshore #18043223 Report a problem
    8/31/2018Listed for sale$649,900+83%$330/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Lakeshore #18043223 Report a problem
    8/21/2015Sold$355,100-1.3%$180/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/2/2015Pending sale$359,900$183/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Affiliated #15032328 Report a problem
    6/20/2015Listed for sale$359,900$183/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Affiliated #15032328 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$15,437 +5.4%$502,300 +34.4%
    2024$14,644 $373,800 +20.4%
    2023-- $310,500 +11.8%
    2022-- $277,800 +21.5%
    2021-- $228,700 -2.6%
    2020-- $234,700 -5.5%
    2019-- $248,400 +20.1%
    2018-- $206,800 -1.4%
    2017-- $209,700 +71.3%
    2016-- $122,400
    2015-- $122,400 +1.1%
    2014-- $121,100 +1.9%
    2013-- $118,900 +0.9%
    2012-- $117,800 -3%
    2011-- $121,500 +1.8%
    2010-- $119,300 +21.9%
    2009-- $97,900 +3.3%
    2008-- $94,800 +3%
    2007-- $92,000
    2006-- $92,000
    2005-- $92,000
    2004-- $92,000 +5%
    2003-- $87,600 +15%
    2002-- $76,200 +3.9%
    2001-- $73,357
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    Neighborhood: 49453

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