For sale

$139,900

701 S Main St, Olivet, MI 49076

3beds

2,296sqft

$988/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

0.72 Acres Lot

$137,100 Zestimate^®

$61/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fenced yardMature treesFresh interior paint throughoutInviting covered front porchBrand-new carpet

Opportunity awaits with this one-of-a-kind property rich in local history! Originally built in 1920 as the town’s general store and restaurant, this character-filled home showcases stunning original cherry oak woodwork throughout. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus a shared bonus room upstairs ideal as a non-conforming 4th bedroom, nursery, office, or oversized walk-in closet, this 1,344 sq. ft. home sits on a rare 0.72-acre corner lot—one of the largest in the area—with mature trees, a fenced yard, and an inviting covered front porch. Recent updates include brand-new carpet, fresh interior paint throughout, new plumbing, a new water heater, and professionally cleaned vents and ductwork. Additional features include a 952 sq. ft. basement and a 432 sq. ft. detached 1-car garage. Located next to the University of Olivet, with views of the Cutler Athletic Center, football field, and campus, and just minutes from downtown. Sold as-is.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 1

Bedroom 1

Level: Main
Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Bedroom 3

Level: Second
Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Bathroom 1

Level: Main

Bathroom 2

Level: Main

Family room

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Living room

Level: Main

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Basement: Michigan Basement,Partial
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,296
Total interior livable area: 2,296 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,344
Finished area below ground: 952

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Porch
Exterior features: Sidewalks
Frontage type: Road
Frontage length: 1488

Lot

Size: 0.72 Acres
Dimensions: 1488' x 2051'
Features: City Lot, Corner Lot, Main Street

Details

Parcel number: 60005060025000
Zoning description: Residential
Special conditions: Private

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Aluminum Siding

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public At Street
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Hosfords Second Add

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Olivet

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $61/sqft
Tax assessed value: $165,400
Annual tax amount: $2,505
Date on market: 7/29/2026
Cumulative days on market: 68 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

$137,100

$130,000 - $144,000

$2,116/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/29/2026	Listed for sale	$139,900-15.2%$61/sqft
Source: MiRealSource #50216585 Report a problem
7/20/2026	Listing removed	$165,000$72/sqft
Source: eXp Realty #26027648 Report a problem
7/9/2026	Price change	$165,000-4.6%$72/sqft
Source: MichRIC #26027648 Report a problem
6/7/2026	Listed for sale	$173,000+106%$75/sqft
Source: MichRIC #26027648 Report a problem
6/14/2019	Sold	$84,000-2.2%$37/sqft
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #236799 Report a problem
5/28/2019	Pending sale	$85,900$37/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty Lansing-East #236799 Report a problem
5/22/2019	Listed for sale	$85,900$37/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty Lansing-East #236799 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,522	$82,700 +29.8%
2024	--	$63,716 +38%
2021	$2,137 +42%	$46,171 +4.8%
2020	$1,505 -25.7%	$44,072 +7.9%
2019	$2,025	$40,862 +5.2%
2018	--	$38,846 +9.4%
2017	--	$35,498 -0.5%
2016	--	$35,688 +1.6%
2015	--	$35,135 +22%
2014	--	$28,806 -20.6%
2013	--	$36,274 +1.1%
2011	--	$35,862 -13.9%
2010	--	$41,657 -8.6%
2009	--	$45,587 -1.3%
2008	--	$46,177 -0.5%
2007	--	$46,400 +9.7%
2006	--	$42,300
2005	--	$42,300 +9%
2004	--	$38,800 +14.5%
2002	--	$33,900 +3%
2001	--	$32,900