# 1296 Main Street, Melvin, MI 48454 > **TL;DR:** 4bd/3ba residential multi family, $244,900 ($130/sqft), built 1900, 1,885 sqft. > 1-car garage. Est. $1,309/mo. Listed 161 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $244,900 | | Price/sqft | $130 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 full, 1 half | | Square Feet | 1,885 | | Year Built | 1900 | | Lot Size | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Garage | 1-car | | Property Type | Residential Multi Family (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 161 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,238 | | Estimated Insurance | $71 | | **Total** | **$1,309** | ## Key Amenities - 1-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1900 - 0.55 acre lot - 2 stories ## Description ### Agent Description If owning a post office building with rentals is your dream, here it is!!! This unique property is in the heart of Melvin. Own your own post office building with newly negotiated lease. The lower front unit, which currently is leased to the US Post office for $849.75 last Oct 1 with a five year lease. USPS has been a tenant since 1930....94 years of continuous service! In addition, There are two residential apartments, an upper leased at $625 and lower unit at $700. Both are leased below current market rates due to long term tenants. Apartments are on a month to month contract. Both apartments are 2 bedroom and in well maintained condition. There is a common area that has washer-dryer. Attached garage stores the lawn implements that go with sale. There is a nice storage shed in the spacious back yard that overlooks farm fields. The current owner has put in over 40k in improvements since purchase. Just in the last three years including: New roof for back apartment and Garage, Upgraded/Modernized Main Electric Panel, Installed new Well pump and piping, Installed new double windows in lower apartment unit, New Refrigerator in upstairs apartment, Tuck Pointing - Re-Grouting brickwork of Post Office exterior, Installed New 50 gal Water Heater, New toilet & new commercial grade flooring for Post Office, Installed new 30 foot Commercial Flag Pole, Installed new Modern "Closed System" Gas Boiler unit. See photo gallery for list of improvements. This building has been well maintained and is one of the original buildings in town. It is located across from the Melvin "hogtown" Tavern. Great opportunity for the investor in a small town community. ## Location - **Address:** 1296 Main Street, Melvin, MI 48454 - **County:** Sanilac - **Coordinates:** 43.186609, -82.865018 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=43.186609,-82.865018 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Robert Kean - **Brokerage:** Coldwell Banker Professionals - **Phone:** 8106505850 - **Broker Phone:** (586) 727-2741 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1296-Main-St_Melvin_MI_48454_M30753-85734?f=listhub&s=MIREAL&m=50206646&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![1296 Main Street - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f2971207474r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f2043479961r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f640454601r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f2411622781r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f28536602r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f4026606255r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f3462658815r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f1163286522r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f1062321366r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f3357261337r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f1853399509r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f3694695541r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f2422640487r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f2583677312r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f4076177411r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f1778485696r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f3322387910r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f949465748r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f3233165171r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f1102071597r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f3552531942r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f374307394r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f2552722634r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f1186411498r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f108804622r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 26](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f3318628484r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 27](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f4266417969r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 28](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f1649199943r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 29](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f3261788378r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 30](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f2809468068r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 31](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f3414492052r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 32](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f2757655069r.jpg) ![1296 Main Street - Photo 33](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ad49e44269bd4e2ca66c7de7553280fcl-f1973502894r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 50206646 | **Updated:** 2026-10-08 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Multiple Listing Service MiRealSource. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1296-main-street-melvin-mi-48454-50206646) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1296-main-street-melvin-mi-48454-50206646#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/1296-main-street-melvin-mi-48454-50206646", "name": "1296 Main Street, Melvin, MI 48454", "description": "If owning a post office building with rentals is your dream, here it is!!! This unique property is in the heart of Melvin. Own your own post office building with newly negotiated lease. The lower front unit, which currently is leased to the US Post office for $849.75 last Oct 1 with a five year lease. USPS has been a tenant since 1930....94 years of continuous service! In addition, There are two residential apartments, an upper leased at $625 and lower unit at $700. Both are leased below current market rates due to long term tenants. Apartments are on a month to month contract. Both apartments are 2 bedroom and in well maintained condition. There is a common area that has washer-dryer. Attached garage stores the lawn implements that go with sale. There is a nice storage shed in the spacious back yard that overlooks farm fields. The current owner has put in over 40k in improvements since purchase. 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