Welcome to 247 E. First St, a beautiful Victorian home with all the charm of yesteryear (original carriage step) and the convenience of modern updates! Tall ceilings and bay windows make everything feel light and bright, while a flexible floor plan allows options for a home office, first-floor primary bedroom with ensuite bath and walk-in closet, or a library, music room, den, etc. Expandable dining room, eat-in kitchen, front room with gas Franklin stove, front porch, new deck, breezeway and fenced backyard offer multiple gathering spaces, while the attached 2-car garage is convenient for unloading groceries straight to the kitchen. Low Ovid property taxes. Beautifully and recently updated. Move-in ready. HOME WARRANTY for your peace of mind. BATVAI Many major upgrades during the past seven years! Some include: all-new custom kitchen cabinets with soft-close doors and granite counters (2025); new spray foam insulation and cabinets in laundry room (2025); new composite deck (2024); new furnace, smart thermostat, whole-house humidifier and filter system (2024); tankless water heater and new roof (2021); easy-step shower (2020); new flooring in kitchen and bedrooms (2021); new rebuilt and expanded breezeway (2019); new garage door (2018) and stainless steel appliances (including a gas range), some light fixtures, doors, 200 amp electric service plus 220 volt outlet in garage, and many other updates.
Perfectly positioned on nearly a half-acre, this home has an ample setback in front and a park-like backyard with a peach tree and plenty of room for private gatherings, play space, and a large garden. The spacious front porch faces south with spectacular views of sunset, while the large, easy-care backyard deck is perfect for gatherings. Close to parks and Leonard Elem Schl, the house is a short commute from St Johns, Owosso, Lansing etc. This home offers convenience as well as the pace of small-town living and low Ovid property taxes. Text/phone/email agent for access.
Sold for $229,900
$229,900
247 E 1st St, Ovid, MI 48866
3beds
1,751sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1875
0.44 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$1,953 Estimated rent
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Fenced backyardHome officeEasy-care backyard deckPark-like backyardBeautiful victorian homePeach treeAmple setback in front
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Listed by:
Nancy Knupfer 517-896-0025,
Keller Williams Realty Lansing
Bought with:
Fanny Mills, 6501439328
Howard Hanna Real Estate Executives
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 292141
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 202.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 189 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13.5
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 6.5
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 76.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 8.5
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 202.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13.5
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 10
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 48.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.5
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 217 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 14
Office
- Level: First
- Area: 74.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 6.5
Heating
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Central Air, Electric, Humidity Control
Appliances
- Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Ice Maker, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener Owned, Water Purifier, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Humidifier, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Free-Standing Gas Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Lower Level, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s)
- Basement: Block,Concrete,Michigan,Partial,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Free Standing, Raised Hearth
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,941
- Total interior livable area: 1,751 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,751
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grip-Accessible Features
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Storage
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Gate,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Dimensions: 96 x 198
- Features: Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Private, Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Foundation area: 190
- Parcel number: 1958015000300700
- Zoning description: Zoning
- Other equipment: TV Antenna
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Combination
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1875
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Phone Available, Natural Gas Connected, Natural Gas Available, High Speed Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, HVAC, Thermostat, Water Heater
- Indoor air quality: Moisture Control, Ventilation
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Ovid
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA,FMHA - Rural Housing Loan,MSHDA
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Sold | $229,900$131/sqft |
Source:  Greater Lansing AOR #292141 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Pending sale | $229,900$131/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #292141 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2025 | Contingent | $229,900$131/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #292141 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,900+53.4%$131/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #292141 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2018 | Sold | $149,900+7.1%$86/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #18028914 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2018 | Listed for sale | $139,900$80/sqft |
Source: Key Realty #18028914 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | $40,100 -21.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $51,100 -11% |
| 2009 | -- | $57,400 -8.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $62,700 +1.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $62,000 +1% |
| 2006 | -- | $61,400 +5.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $58,300 +8.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $53,700 |
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Neighborhood: 48866
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NALeonard Elementary SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Ovid-Elsie Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 7/10Ovid-Elsie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Ovid-Elsie
Source: Greater Lansing AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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