Well-maintained and desirable duplex located within the city limits, offering immediate income and future upside potential. The property is currently certified through 2028 and features two one-bedroom, one-bathroom units.
Unit 1 (Ranch-Style): Occupied by a long-term tenant paying $650/month and responsible for their own utilities.
Unit 2 (Up/Down Style): Currently vacant and move-in ready. Rent immediately for approximately $650/month, or update the unit to potentially achieve $750-$800/month in rental income. (Photos are of this units)
This is an excellent opportunity for a first-time investor or anyone looking to add a positive cash-flow property with value-add potential to their portfolio.
Showing Information:
Showings are available for the vacant unit only. Access to the occupied unit will be provided upon receipt of an acceptable offer.
Active
$94,000
844 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
2beds
2baths
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2 to 4 Units
Built in 1905
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$91,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two one-bedroom one-bathroom units
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mariah LeRolland-Wagner 734-645-5510,
Keller Williams Ann Arbor Mrkt 734-995-9400
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26026294
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Full
Property
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 66
- Features: Sidewalk, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 2142200000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 to 4 Units
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Jackson
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $28,254
- Annual tax amount: $1,923
- Date on market: 6/2/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$91,000
$86,000 - $96,000
$1,306/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $94,000+34.5% |
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| 5/2/2022 | Sold | $69,900 |
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| 3/17/2022 | Contingent | $69,900 |
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| 3/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $69,900+110.4% |
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| 6/12/2003 | Sold | $33,225 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $36,800 +11.9% |
| 2024 | -- | $32,900 +37.7% |
| 2021 | $1,116 | $23,900 -4.2% |
| 2020 | $1,116 +2.8% | $24,950 +11.6% |
| 2019 | $1,086 +4.8% | $22,350 +8% |
| 2018 | $1,036 +11.2% | $20,700 +9.8% |
| 2017 | $932 | $18,850 +0.8% |
| 2016 | $932 +4.3% | $18,700 -7.7% |
| 2015 | $893 | $20,250 +40.6% |
| 2014 | $893 | $14,400 -23.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $18,850 -18.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $23,050 -17.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $27,800 -4.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $29,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49202
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Central Michigan VirtualGrades: K-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Jackson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- NABennett SchoolGrades: K-2Distance: 0.1 mi
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- Michigan
- Jackson County
- Jackson
- 49202
- 844 Backus St







