About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 278 2nd Avenue in Manistee, MI is listed for $199,000 ($102 per sqft). Built in 1884, the home offers 1,942 sqft of living space on a 0.12 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1884
  • 0.12 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 1 half
1-car garage
1884
Listing Description

Tucked in one of Manistee's established neighborhoods, this three-bedroom home, with one and a half baths, is near the historic downtown, the riverwalk, and Lake Michigan. The upstairs bedrooms have enough room to move with the master bedroom being quite spacious; each with plenty of closet space, with the half-bath nearby.

Inside, hardwood floors flow through the main living spaces, complemented by generous natural light from its many windows. The living room centers around a cozy layout perfect for Michigan winters, while the adjoining dining area offers plenty of room to gather.

The kitchen retains its old-house charm with room to update to your taste and style. Outside, the enclosed backyard offers privacy and space for pets. The garage, with its wood heater, is quite spacious and a huge plus during Michigan's winter months.

The home does need some TLC, which includes some plaster work and a fresh coat of paint to suit your style. 1: The seller's disclosure does not mention central air - There is no central air. 2: This home requires a little TLC - There is a cracked window in the vesibule area and a few sections, as exampled in the photos, that require plaster work. 3: The house is occupied and can easily be lived in while the aformentioned repairs are conducted. 4: The garage has a barrel heater/wood stove.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,064/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$144
Interest$862
Insurance$58

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

278 2nd Avenue

Manistee, MI 49660

Thorps Addition

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)

Property Details

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Heating

Forced Air

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 278 2nd Avenue is listed at $199,000 ($102/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,064 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1884, 0.12 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s).

This property is listed by James Jackson and can be reached at 2312337592.

JJ

James Jackson

Agent at Real Broker LLC

(231) 233-7592

Listed by Real Broker LLC · Broker phone: 855-450-0442 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 26046362· Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, LLC.· 26 days on PropertySimple

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278 2nd Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660

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