Step back in time with this remarkable 1910 three-story historic property on a prominent 0.43-acre corner lot, offering exceptional character, space, and opportunity. With 12 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, hardwood floors, rich architectural character throughout, oil forced-air heat, and a full concrete basement, this one-of-a-kind property is well suited for restoration, preservation, or other permitted uses, subject to local zoning and approvals. The second floor includes a family room, kitchen, four bedrooms, one full bath, and one half bath. The third floor features seven rooms with many original doors still displaying their historic room numbers, preserving a unique piece of the building's past. An attached 780-square-foot, two-car garage, built in 2003, offers 100-amp electrical service and additional storage or workspace. Additional rooms and sq footage on 3rd floor 4 rooms 8x11 and large hallway approximately 540 sq feet. 3rd floor has 7 rooms Sitting room on 2nd floor = Kitchen Approximate square footage Historical newspaper accounts describe the property's 1917 completion as the Couillard House. Reports from that time note features including a reception hall, parlor, large dining room, commercial kitchen, multiple guest rooms, bathrooms on the upper floors, and approximately eighteen guest rooms, serving railroad crews, logging employees, traveling salesmen, teachers, and visitors. This rare property offers the opportunity to own an important piece of local history with endless possibilities for its next chapter. Near restaurants, gas and convenience stores, churches and scho Historical information is believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed. Buyers are encouraged to independently verify all measurements, zoning, permitted uses, and historical information.
For sale
$94,900
511 Bell Ave, Channing, MI 49815
12beds
3,829sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
0.43 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$25/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Multiple guest roomsCommercial kitchenRich architectural character throughoutHardwood floorsAdditional storage or workspaceFamily roomLarge dining room
- 47 days
- 1,880
- 141
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
KELLY CHALLANCIN 906-282-4906,
LEEDS REAL ESTATE 906-779-5333
Source: MiRealSource,MLS#: 50216934
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 12
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Entry, Bedroom, Laundry, Great Room, Living Room, Sun/Florida Room, Office, Bonus Room, Bathroom, Other-See Remarks, Second Flr Lavatory, Second Flr Full Bathroom, Breakfast Nook/Room, Dining Room
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 7 x 18
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 128
- Dimensions: 16 x 8
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 5 x 9
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 9 x 6
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Family room
- Level: Second
- Area: 256
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Great room
- Level: Second
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 16 x 17
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 256
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 304
- Dimensions: 19 x 16
Office
- Level: Third
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: First Floor Laundry
Features
- High Ceilings, Sump Pump, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,329
- Total interior livable area: 3,829 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,829
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 3 or More Spaces, Garage, Attached, Electric in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: More than 2 Stories
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 99
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 99 x 185 x 99 x 196
- Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalks
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 00540700600
- Special conditions: Private,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Drilled Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Milwaukee Land Cos Sub
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Channing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $25/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $99,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,202
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 47 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,606/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $94,900+5.6%$25/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Pending sale | $89,900$23/sqft |
Source:  Upper Peninsula AOR #50174711 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $89,900$23/sqft |
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR #50174711 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $862 +8.6% | $49,700 +14.8% |
| 2024 | $794 +4.6% | $43,300 +26.6% |
| 2023 | $759 +3.2% | $34,200 +8.2% |
| 2022 | $735 | $31,600 +5% |
| 2021 | -- | $30,100 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $227 | $29,100 -13.9% |
| 2019 | -- | $33,800 |
| 2018 | -- | $33,800 -8.2% |
| 2017 | $472 | $36,800 +25.6% |
| 2016 | $472 -45.9% | $29,300 +3.5% |
| 2014 | $871 | $28,300 -21.6% |
| 2012 | $871 +8.5% | $36,100 -2.7% |
| 2011 | $803 | $37,090 |
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