For sale

$139,000

5353 N Watson Rd, Elsie, MI 48831

3beds

1,332sqft

$1,022/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1875

2.5 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$104/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Bring you vision and toolbelt to this character-filled 3-bedroom and 1 bath home offering 1332 square feet of living space. This proeprty includes an unattached 20x60 2-3 car garage and an old 20x60 chicken coop for extra storage. The nice large lot provided lots of room for entertainment and outside activities. Original hardwood floors in the dining room and living room. The laundry room is on the main floor, for your convenience. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project or a home with plenty of potential, this one is waiting for you.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: First
Area: 112 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14 x 8

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 57.6 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9.6 x 6

Bedroom 3

Level: Second
Area: 104.12 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13.7 x 7.6

Bathroom 1

Level: First
Area: 72 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9 x 8

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 168 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14 x 12

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 174 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15 x 11.6

Laundry

Level: First
Area: 122.4 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13.6 x 9

Living room

Level: First
Area: 264 Square Feet
Dimensions: 17.6 x 15

Other

Description: Foyer
Level: First
Area: 160 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16 x 10

Heating

Propane

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Convection Oven, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup

Features

Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Reclaimed Wood, Simulated Wood, Vinyl
Basement: Bilco Door,Block,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,034
Total interior livable area: 1,332 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,332
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Basement, Circular Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, On Site
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Entry location: W.Side
Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
Exterior features: Private Yard
Fencing: None
Has view: Yes
View description: Forest, Pasture, Trees/Woods

Lot

Size: 2.5 Acres
Dimensions: 495 x 264
Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Few Trees, Front Yard, Many Trees, Native Plants, Rectangular Lot, Wooded

Details

Additional structures: Poultry Coop, Residence
Foundation area: 702
Parcel number: 1906001940001400
Zoning description: Zoning

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter, Permanent, Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1875

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service, 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None

Location

Region: Elsie

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $104/sqft
Tax assessed value: $185,000
Annual tax amount: $813
Date on market: 9/21/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,358/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/21/2026	Listed for sale	$139,000$104/sqft
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #299345 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,033	$92,500 +0.9%
2024	--	$91,700 +7.1%
2023	--	$85,600 +20.2%
2022	--	$71,200 +9.9%
2021	--	$64,800 +4.9%
2020	--	$61,800 +12.2%
2019	$1,537	$55,100 +1.7%
2018	--	$54,200 +0.7%
2017	--	$53,800 -2.5%
2016	--	$55,200 -1.8%
2015	--	$56,200 +7.7%
2011	--	$52,200 -14.4%
2009	--	$61,000 -2.1%
2008	--	$62,300 -1.4%
2007	--	$63,200 +6.4%
2006	--	$59,400 +3.1%
2005	--	$57,600 +11.2%
2004	--	$51,800

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 48831

Getting around

0 / 100

Car-Dependent

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
E.E. Knight Elementary School
Grades: 3-5Distance: 4.2 mi
8/10
Ovid-Elsie Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
7/10
Ovid-Elsie High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: EE Knight Elementary School
High: Ovid-Elsie
District: 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.