$280,000
SOLD OCT 16, 2025

1203 E Centre Ave Portage, MI 49002

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,382 Sq Ft
3.13 Acres

Recently Sold

$203 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.13 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Portage Central Middle School Rated A-
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of October 2025

This charming cape cod has been completely renovated and is situated on 3.13 acres in the City of Portage! This home offers 3 beds, 1 bath, and 1382 sqft of living space. The kitchen has new gray cabinetry and space for an eating area. The fireplace is the focal point of the large living room great for gathering. The spacious main level primary bedroom has adjoining access to the full bath along with space perfect for creating your custom walk-in closet. The upper level has an additional two bedrooms. The large detached garage is 31' X 45' offering 1395 sqft of storage. Property is currently considered by the City of Portage as a legal non-conforming use. The front 1.27 acres is zoned B-1 and the back 1.86 acres is zone R1-B. Tour today! Property also listed as commercial MLS #25037335.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley Gauthier

Coldwell Banker Sneller Real Estate License #6501372633 Listed on: 07/27/2025

Coldwell Banker Sneller Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Gauthier

Coldwell Banker Sneller Real Estate License #6501372633 Listed on: 07/27/2025

Coldwell Banker Sneller Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 3.13 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned B-1 & R1-B, B-1 & R1-B

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,382 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 235.17
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregular Lot
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1382.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 13012.16
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: B-1 & R1-B
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1382.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: This charming cape cod has been completely renovated and is situated on 3.13 acres in the City of Portage! This home offers 3 beds, 1 bath, and 1382 sqft of living space. The kitchen has new gray cabinetry and space for an eating area. The fireplace is the focal point of the large living room great for gathering. The spacious main level primary bedroom has adjoining access to the full bath along with space perfect for creating your custom walk-in closet. The upper level has an additional two bedrooms. The large detached garage is 31' X 45' offering 1395 sqft of storage. Property is currently considered by the City of Portage as a legal non-conforming use. The front 1.27 acres is zoned B-1 and the back 1.86 acres is zone R1-B. Tour today! Property also listed as commercial MLS #25037335.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Broadband, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1382.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 908.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 325000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 3.13
  • Lot Size Area: 3.13
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular Lot
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 136343.0
  • Zoning Description: B-1 & R1-B

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13012.16
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2022
Sold by
Long Island Partnership
Bought by
Heritage Of Michigan Llc
Current Estimated Value
$266,000

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2021
Closed on
Sep 24, 2021
Sold by
Long Island Partnership
Bought by
Mi Redwood Portage Lovers Lane
Seller's Agent
Joanne Becker
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Buyer's Agent
Out of Area Agent
Out of Area Office
List Price
$326,400
Sold Price
$326,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$18,250,000
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2003
Sold by
K & N Land Holdings Llc
Bought by
Long Island Partnership
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Transnation Title
Warranty Deed -- Ata National Title Group
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $18,250,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Sold $280,000 -13.8% $203 / Sq Ft
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2025 07/27/25 For Sale $325,000 +100.6% $235 / Sq Ft
10/30/2024 10/30/24 Sold $162,000 -18.6% -- View Prior Sale
10/04/2024 10/04/24 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2024 08/07/24 Price Changed $199,000 -47.5% --
03/04/2024 03/04/24 For Sale $379,000 +16.1% --
12/08/2021 12/08/21 For Sale $326,400 0.0% --
09/28/2021 09/28/21 Sold $326,400 -- -- View Prior Sale
08/22/2021 08/22/21 Pending -- -- --
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2021 $6,174 $183,100 $0 $0
2020 $5,814 $180,300 $0 $0
2019 $5,814 $178,600 $0 $0
2018 $0 $178,100 $0 $0
2017 $0 $177,700 $0 $0
2016 -- $173,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $173,400 $0 $0
2014 -- $195,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25037334

MichRIC

APN: 10-00015-490-B