Location, location, location! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on six city lots and is ready for your updates and vision. A large detached garage/workshop plus an additional storage shed provide plenty of room for vehicles, tools, boats, and outdoor toys. Just two blocks from Lake Michigan public access, three blocks from the Rails-to-Trails, and five blocks from downtown Mackinaw City. Across the street you'll find Mackinaw City Public Schools and the community park featuring tennis, pickleball, baseball, softball, basketball, a playground, plus an indoor walking track and weight room. A great opportunity to create your Up North dream home!
For sale
$249,000
520 W Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
2beds
1,586sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$231,700 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Additional storage shedSix city lots
- 51 days |
- 347 |
- 5 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jim Bell 231.548.9336,
Coldwell Banker Fairbairn Realty 231-548-9336
Source: WWMLS,MLS#: 201841130
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Cooktop
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,586
- Total interior livable area: 1,586 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,586
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Frontage type: None
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 150 x 300
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 420312476175,174, 420312476133
- Zoning: VOMC R3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: T39N,R4W
Location
- Region: Mackinaw City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $119,000
- Date on market: 6/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional Mortgage
- Ownership: Owner
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$231,700
$220,000 - $243,000
$1,319/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,000+9.7%$157/sqft |
Source:  Northern Michigan MLS #479933 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2026 | Listing removed | $227,000$143/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #61050181303 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Price change | $227,000-0.9%$143/sqft |
Source:  MiRealSource #50181303 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Price change | $229,000-1.9%$144/sqft |
Source: MiRealSource #50181303 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Price change | $233,500-0.6%$147/sqft |
Source: MiRealSource #50181303 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Price change | $235,000-6%$148/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #61050181303 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000-9.1%$158/sqft |
Source: MiRealSource #50181303 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2024 | Listing removed | $275,000$173/sqft |
Source:  Exit Realty #201826415 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $275,000$173/sqft |
Source:  WWMLS #201826415 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Exit Realty Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2022 | Price change | $275,000-8.3%$173/sqft |
Source: WWMLS #201819148 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $299,900$189/sqft |
Source: WWMLS #201819148 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -- | $59,500 +18.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $50,400 -0.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $50,600 +7.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $47,000 +0.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $46,700 -8.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $50,800 +18.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $43,000 +15% |
| 2014 | -- | $37,400 -10.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $41,900 -5.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $44,500 +12.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $39,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $39,600 |
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Neighborhood: 49701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Mackinaw City K-12 SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mackinaw City
- High: Mackinaw City
Source: WWMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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