RENTED AUG 31, 2025

212 Oak St Unit 1 Manistee, MI 49660

1 Bed
1 Bath
6,395 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 50 Fireplaces
  • 1-Story Property
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

About This Home

As of August 2025

UTILITIES INCLUDED! Discover Victorian charm at the Wente Home, 212 Oak St Apt 1, Manistee, MI. Freshly renovated 1-bed, 1-bath main-level, 1000 sq ft apartment in a historic 10-unit mansion. New kitchen appliances, fresh paint, window coverings, and flooring throughout. $1,200/month. Onsite coin laundry. Move-in costs: $1500 security deposit (refundable), $150 cleaning fee (non-refundable), and first month's rent at signing. Tenants handle snow/ice removal for stairs and porch by their door. Pets upon approval ($50/month pet rent, $150 pet deposit non-refundable). AC $50 fee per month used per window unit. Enjoy vintage elegance with modern upgrades! Nestled in the heart of Manistee's historic district, the Wente Home offers a window into the grandeur of late 19th-century Michigan architecture. Originally built in 1889 for William Wente, a respected German immigrant and bookkeeper in Manistee's thriving lumber industry, this residence captures the essence of an era when the Great Lakes region flourished. The Wente Home is distinctive for its Italianate-inspired design, once crowned by a unique mansard roof and detailed wrought iron railings, complemented by dual towers that add an iconic touch to the skyline. Over the years, the residence transitioned from a private home into a charming hotel and then, later, into the character-rich 10-unit apartments we see today. Each unit retains a sense of historic charm, inviting residents to experience Manistee's storied past firsthand. As part of Manistee's East Historic District, the Wente Home stands among other celebrated homes, showcasing an era of craftsmanship and ambition. With close proximity to local attractions, parks, and the historic downtown area, the Wente Home isn't just a residenceit's a part of Manistee's enduring legacy. Privately owned yet thoughtfully maintained for modern living, the Wente Home offers a unique opportunity to reside in one of Manistee's most iconic Victorian mansions. Converted into ten charming rental units, each space within this historic property blends original architectural features with contemporary comforts, inviting residents to experience the past without sacrificing convenience. Managed by Manistee Rental Management

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Cassandra Ferguson

Essential Real Estate License #6501447094 Listed on: 08/25/2025

Co-Listed By

Therran Ferguson

Essential Real Estate License #6502429562

Last Renter's Agent

Cassandra Ferguson

Essential Real Estate License #6501447094 Listed on: 08/25/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Apartment

Year Built

  • Built in 1889

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 6,395 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 50 Fireplaces
  • Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 9/1/25
  • Tenant pays for a/c, wifi
  • The owner pays for electricity, heat, lawn/yard care, trash, sewer, snow removal, water

Community Details

Overview

  • Wente House Condos

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Apartment

Year Built

Built in 1889

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-09-01
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Owner Pays: Electricity, Heat, Lawn/Yard Care, Trash, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
  • Tenant Pays: A/C, WIFI

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1889
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Apartment
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 6395.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Heat Type:Radiant: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Vacation Rental: No
  • Location Property Info:AptCondo Cmplx Name: Wente House
  • General Property Info:Zoning2: Residential
  • Other Amenities:Vinyl Floor2: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Pet Details:Yes2: Yes
  • Security Features:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Architectural Style Victorian: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood4: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 50
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 6395.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Provided:Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Appliances Provided:Microwave2: Yes
  • Appliances Provided:Refrigerator2: Yes
  • Appliances Provided:Gas Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 1200.0
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • General Property Info:Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Association/Amenities

  • Other Amenities:Hardwood Floors: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12808.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2025 08/31/25 Rented $1,200 0.0% --
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/25/2025 08/25/25 For Rent $1,200 -- --
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25043233

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®