$785,000
SOLD NOV 10, 2025

36 Chestnut St Douglas, MI 49406

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,536 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$310 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Douglas Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Beery Baseball Field

About This Home

As of November 2025

Step into timeless charm with this 1895 farmhouse, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, thoughtfully updated for modern living while preserving its historic character. Classic details, a welcoming front porch, and inviting living spaces create a warm, livable home with plenty of natural light. A detached 2-car garage includes a fully self-contained Accessory Dwelling Unit above with a bedroom, full bath, and full kitchen—perfect for guests, extended family, or rental income. Currently operating as a very successful short-term rental, this property offers both lifestyle appeal and proven investment potential. Just minutes from Lake Michigan beaches, downtown Douglas and Saugatuck, local shops, dining, and galleries, it's the ideal blend of small-town charm and modern flexibility.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Isljamovski

CENTURY 21 Affiliated License #6501450775 Listed on: 09/18/2025

CENTURY 21 Affiliated

Last Buyer's Agent

Erica Shirey

CENTURY 21 Affiliated License #6506049325

CENTURY 21 Affiliated

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,764

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned R-3 NBHD CONSER, R-3 NBHD CONSER

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Converted Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,536 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Douglas Elementary School
  • Saugatuck Middle School
  • Saugatuck High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,764

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 335.17
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 66ft x 132ft
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2536.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 8764.4
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R-3 NBHD CONSER
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Landscape:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Additional Items:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2536.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • General Property Info Elementary School2: Douglas Elementary School
  • General Property Info High School: Saugatuck High School
  • General Property Info Middle School2: Saugatuck Middle School
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Farm House: Yes
  • Security Features:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
  • Security Features:Fire Alarm: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Step into timeless charm with this 1895 farmhouse, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, thoughtfully updated for modern living while preserving its historic character. Classic details, a welcoming front porch, and inviting living spaces create a warm, livable home with plenty of natural light. A detached 2-car garage includes a fully self-contained Accessory Dwelling Unit above with a bedroom, full bath, and full kitchen—perfect for guests, extended family, or rental income. Currently operating as a very successful short-term rental, this property offers both lifestyle appeal and proven investment potential. Just minutes from Lake Michigan beaches, downtown Douglas and Saugatuck, local shops, dining, and galleries, it's the ideal blend of small-town charm and modern flexibility.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Wood Stove
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 2536.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Garden Window, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 60.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 850000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Converted Garage
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Rear: Yes
  • Parking Features:Converted Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level, Other
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Phone Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Douglas Elementary School
  • High School: Saugatuck High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Saugatuck Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 66ft x 132ft
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • Zoning Description: R-3 NBHD CONSER

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8764.4
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2025
Closed on
Nov 10, 2025
Sold by
Lord Mark A and Ziegler Patrick
Bought by
Grant A Johnson Trust and Johnson
Seller's Agent
David Isljamovski
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Erica Shirey
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$785,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-7.65%
Views
22

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
56.25%
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Outstanding Balance
$628,000
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$211,353

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2021
Sold by
Lord Mark Anthony
Bought by
Lord Mark A and Ziegler Patrick

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2020
Sold by
Recker Catherine F
Bought by
Lord Mark Anthony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$437,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2016
Sold by
Jay Bruce
Bought by
Frecker Catherine

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2013
Closed on
Nov 8, 2013
Sold by
Swanson Jeffrey and Gregory Merrill K
Bought by
Jay Bruce
Seller's Agent
Rob Joon
Jaqua Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Chris Gorgas
Lighthouse Realty Co Inc
List Price
$229,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-6.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.85%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $785,000 Ata National Title Group
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $460,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Warranty Deed $200,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $215,000 Premier Lakeshore Title Agen
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $628,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $435,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $437,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/10/2025 11/10/25 Sold $785,000 -7.6% $310 / Sq Ft
10/07/2025 10/07/25 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2025 09/18/25 For Sale $850,000 +295.3% $335 / Sq Ft
11/08/2013 11/08/13 Sold $215,000 -6.1% $124 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/08/2013 10/08/13 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2013 06/10/13 For Sale $229,000 -- $132 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $8,436 $319,300 $72,600 $246,700
2024 -- $303,800 $72,600 $231,200
2023 $7,922 $258,500 $70,000 $188,500
2022 $7,605 $197,600 $57,500 $140,100
2021 $11,949 $183,200 $52,500 $130,700
2020 $7,121 $167,300 $50,000 $117,300
2019 $7,997 $151,900 $50,000 $101,900
2018 $7,997 $143,800 $50,000 $93,800
2017 $0 $138,200 $50,000 $88,200
2016 $0 $125,400 $50,000 $75,400
2015 -- $125,400 $50,000 $75,400
2014 -- $95,200 $50,000 $45,200
2013 -- $89,100 $50,000 $39,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25047897

MichRIC

APN: 59-100-052-00