$229,900
SOLD DEC 17, 2025

247 E 1st St Ovid, MI 48866

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,751 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$131 Per Sq Ft

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Private Lot
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Ovid-Elsie High School Rated 10
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to 247 E. First St, a beautiful Victorian home with all the charm of yesteryear (original carriage step) and the convenience of modern updates! Tall ceilings and bay windows make everything feel light and bright, while a flexible floor plan allows options for a home office, first-floor primary bedroom with ensuite bath and walk-in closet, or a library, music room, den, etc. Expandable dining room, eat-in kitchen, front room with gas Franklin stove, front porch, new deck, breezeway and fenced backyard offer multiple gathering spaces, while the attached 2-car garage is convenient for unloading groceries straight to the kitchen. Low Ovid property taxes. Beautifully and recently updated. Move-in ready. HOME WARRANTY for your peace of mind. BATVAI Many major upgrades during the past seven years! Some include: all-new custom kitchen cabinets with soft-close doors and granite counters (2025); new spray foam insulation and cabinets in laundry room (2025); new composite deck (2024); new furnace, smart thermostat, whole-house humidifier and filter system (2024); tankless water heater and new roof (2021); easy-step shower (2020); new flooring in kitchen and bedrooms (2021); new rebuilt and expanded breezeway (2019); new garage door (2018) and stainless steel appliances (including a gas range), some light fixtures, doors, 200 amp electric service plus 220 volt outlet in garage, and many other updates. Perfectly positioned on nearly a half-acre, this home has an ample setback in front and a park-like backyard with a peach tree and plenty of room for private gatherings, play space, and a large garden. The spacious front porch faces south with spectacular views of sunset, while the large, easy-care backyard deck is perfect for gatherings. Close to parks and Leonard Elem Schl, the house is a short commute from St Johns, Owosso, Lansing etc. This home offers convenience as well as the pace of small-town living and low Ovid property taxes. Text/phone/email agent for access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Knupfer

Keller Williams Realty Lansing License #6506043810 Listed on: 10/22/2025

Keller Williams Realty Lansing

Last Buyer's Agent

Fanny Mills

Howard Hanna Real Estate Executives License #6501439328

Howard Hanna Real Estate Executives

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,350

Year Built

  • Built in 1875 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 96x198
  • South Facing Home
  • Private Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Few Trees
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned Rural Residential

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Combination Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,751 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Raised Hearth
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Attic Fan
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Humidity Controlled

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Basement

  • Michigan Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction

Accessible Home Design

  • Grip-Accessible Features

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Green Features
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Moisture Control
  • Ventilation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Purifier
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available
  • TV Antenna

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,350

Year Built

Built in 1875 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Current Use: Primary
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.436
  • Lot Size: 96x198
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1751.0
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Living Area: 1751.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 2: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • General Property Info:ECO Friendly Features: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Rural Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial, Michigan, Block, Concrete, Sump Pump
  • Heating: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Accessibility Features: Grip-Accessible Features
  • Other Equipment: TV Antenna
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
  • Private Spa: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Free Standing, Raised Hearth
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Sellers Disclosures
  • ExteriorFeatures: Storage
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Gate, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Private
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s), Storage
  • RoadFrontageType: City Street
  • RoadSurfaceType: Paved
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Deck
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level, Paved
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Water Softener Owned, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Humidifier, Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Water Purifier
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric, Humidity Control, Attic Fan
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, 220 Volts in Garage, Circuit Breakers
  • LaundryFeatures: Main Level, Laundry Room, Lower Level
  • SecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ovid-Elsie

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Appliances, HVAC, Thermostat, Water Heater
  • GreenIndoorAirQuality: Moisture Control, Ventilation

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18992.16
  • Zoning Description: Rural Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Carrier Route: 9743
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2350.0

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/17/2025 12/17/25 Sold $229,900 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
10/31/2025 10/31/25 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2025 10/22/25 For Sale $229,900 +53.4% $131 / Sq Ft
08/08/2018 08/08/18 Sold $149,900 +7.1% $77 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/27/2018 06/27/18 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2018 06/22/18 For Sale $139,900 -- $71 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $2,350 $107,000 $6,200 $100,800
2024 $16 $95,700 $6,200 $89,500
2023 $1,499 $86,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,120 $75,000 $6,200 $68,800
2021 $2,056 $68,700 $4,300 $64,400
2020 $2,006 $57,000 $4,300 $52,700
2019 $1,932 $46,400 $3,800 $42,600
2018 $1,729 $43,600 $3,800 $39,800
2017 -- $44,900 $3,800 $41,100
2016 -- $40,900 $3,600 $37,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 292141

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 121-150-003-007-00