$160,000
SOLD DEC 19, 2025

225 E Franklin St Otsego, MI 49078

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,276 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$125 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Garden
  • Otsego High School Rated 9+
  • Bungalow
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of December 2025

Charming 2-Bedroom Home in Otsego! Welcome to this inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Otsego! This cozy property is ideal for first-time buyers or anyone looking to downsize. Inside, you'll find updated flooring throughout and a bright, comfortable living space ready for you to make your own. The efficient layout offers convenience and easy maintenance, while the carport provides extra protection during the winter months. Enjoy the benefits of living in the City of Otsego, close to schools, parks, and local amenities. Whether you're starting out or simplifying your lifestyle, this home offers great value and charm. Highlights: Updated flooring throughout Newer roof, furnace & water softner/purifier Covered carport for year-round convenience Great location in the City of Otsego Don't miss your chance to make this charming home yours—schedule a showing! Delayed review of offers on 11/11/25 at 9pm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristy Jones

Five Star Real Estate (M6) License #6502405052 Listed on: 11/08/2025

Five Star Real Estate (M6)

Last Buyer's Agent

Laurie Zwiers

City2Shore Real Estate License #6501341549

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,194

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned R-B, R-B

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,276 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Kitchen

Basement

  • Michigan Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Purifier Leased
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,194

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 125.31
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 0
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1276.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2194.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R-B
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1276.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Charming 2-Bedroom Home in Otsego! Welcome to this inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the heart of Otsego! This cozy property is ideal for first-time buyers or anyone looking to downsize. Inside, you'll find updated flooring throughout and a bright, comfortable living space ready for you to make your own. The efficient layout offers convenience and easy maintenance, while the carport provides extra protection during the winter months. Enjoy the benefits of living in the City of Otsego, close to schools, parks, and local amenities. Whether you're starting out or simplifying your lifestyle, this home offers great value and charm. Highlights: Updated flooring throughout Newer roof, furnace & water softner/purifier Covered carport for year-round convenience Great location in the City of Otsego Don't miss your chance to make this charming home yours—schedule a showing! Delayed review of offers on 11/11/25 at 9pm
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement, Partial
  • LivingArea: 1276.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 764.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Kitchen: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 159900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Parking Features Carport14: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.0
  • Zoning Description: R-B

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2194.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2025
Closed on
Dec 19, 2025
Sold by
Santiago-Rios Nerialis
Bought by
Castillo Shelsey and Castillo Francisco
Seller's Agent
Kristy Jones
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Zwiers
City2Shore Real Estate
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.06%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$158,593

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,407
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.22%
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Outstanding Balance
$9,990
Interest Rate
6.22%
Estimated Equity
$148,603

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2022
Closed on
Jun 29, 2022
Sold by
Ab & Cc Investments Llc
Bought by
Santiago-Rios Nerialis
Seller's Agent
Brad Boone
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Buyer's Agent
Kristy Jones
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
List Price
$119,000
Sold Price
$136,500
Premium/Discount to List
$17,500
14.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.68%
Original Mortgage
$132,400
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2002
Sold by
Gallagher Cass P and Gallagher Carol
Bought by
Ab & Cc Investments Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2001
Bought by
Boone Bradley and Gallagher Cass

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2000
Sold by
Kirkpatrick Robert D
Bought by
Conseco Finance Serv Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1997
Sold by
Dorgan Daniel D
Bought by
Kirkpatrick Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1991
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $160,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Warranty Deed $136,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $84,600 --
Deed $51,000 --
Deed $26,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $10,000 No Value Available
Open $157,102 FHA
Previous Owner $132,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/19/2025 12/19/25 Sold $160,000 +0.1% $125 / Sq Ft
11/14/2025 11/14/25 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2025 11/08/25 For Sale $159,900 +17.1% $125 / Sq Ft
06/30/2022 06/30/22 Sold $136,500 +14.7% $107 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/06/2022 06/06/22 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2022 05/31/22 For Sale $119,000 -- $93 / Sq Ft
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
2025 $2,165 $58,600 $8,000 $50,600
2024 $1,039 $51,700 $4,800 $46,900
2023 $1,739 $45,700 $4,500 $41,200
2022 $1,039 $37,600 $4,500 $33,100
2021 $1,443 $34,800 $4,500 $30,300
2020 $1,424 $34,500 $4,500 $30,000
2019 $1,400 $29,100 $4,500 $24,600
2018 $1,370 $28,500 $4,500 $24,000
2017 $0 $24,400 $5,200 $19,200
2016 $0 $22,100 $3,900 $18,200
2015 -- $22,100 $3,900 $18,200
2014 $1,612 $22,100 $7,200 $14,900
2013 $1,612 $20,700 $5,900 $14,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25057409

MichRIC

APN: 54-107-083-00

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