This colonial home is located on a quiet street on the west side of Ypsilanti. Enter into the large light-filled living room which leads to the eating area. The kitchen offers updated oak cabinetry and overlooks the sunken family room. Step through the sliding door to the patio and fenced backyard with a shed. A half bath completes the first floor. Hardwood flooring runs through out the hall and bedrooms upstairs. The primary bedroom is very large with two closets. The full bathroom has an updated dual sink oak vanity. The spacious basement has abundant storage space while the attached 1 car garage has a loft for more storage. With some sweat equity, this home will shine. Enjoy the convenient location within walking distance to Ypsilanti's Recreation park and public swimming pool as well a as WIHI. Minutes from Depot Town, downtown Ypsi, and Perry Elementary School. Shopping, expressways, and EMU are located nearby while it is a short drive to Ann Arbor or Detroit.
Sold
$224,500
242 Taft Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
3beds
1,474sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$274,200 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$2,183 Estimated rent
Home value
$274,200
$260,000 - $291,000
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Listed by:
Michelle Armbruster 734-972-5491,
The Charles Reinhart Company
Bought with:
Kayla Derderian
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 23129970
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,474
- Total interior livable area: 1,474 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalk
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: K1139210022
- Zoning description: RI
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Stevens Recreation Parkypsilanti Townshi
Location
- Region: Ypsilanti
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $52,996
- Annual tax amount: $2,673
- Date on market: 11/10/2023
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2024 | Sold | $224,500-6.5%$152/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #23129970 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2023 | Contingent | $240,000$163/sqft |
Source:  AAABOR #3298956 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2023 | Price change | $240,000-51%$163/sqft |
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| 11/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $490,000$332/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,756 | $119,900 +7.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $111,700 +11.8% |
| 2023 | -- | $99,900 +11% |
| 2022 | -- | $90,000 +15.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $78,000 +19.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $65,400 -7.2% |
| 2019 | -- | $70,500 +20.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $58,700 +0.2% |
| 2017 | $2,230 | $58,600 +30.7% |
| 2016 | $2,230 +8.8% | $44,829 +0.3% |
| 2015 | $2,050 | $44,695 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $2,050 | $43,300 |
| 2013 | $2,050 | $43,300 +0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $43,000 -0.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $43,300 -8.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,100 -9.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $51,900 +4.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $49,806 +2.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $48,687 -29.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $68,700 +1.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $67,500 +5% |
| 2003 | -- | $64,300 +24.1% |
| 2002 | $1,574 +94.6% | $51,800 +5.3% |
| 2001 | $809 | $49,200 +2.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $47,900 |
| 1999 | -- | -- |
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