$165,500
SOLD MAY 23, 2025

401 James St Portland, MI 48875

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,214 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$75 Per Sq Ft

27% Below List Price

168 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Downtown View
  • Traditional Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of May 2025

CASH OFFERS preferred for quick sale. FANTASTIC INVESTMENT/owner occupied OPPORTUNITY! Welcome to Historic downtown Portland. This home/duplex comes with charm and space. Currently used as a duplex, but can be easily converted back to a large single family home. Lower unit #1 is nearly 1,300 sq ft with 2 beds, 1 full bath, large living room with an open floor plan to the kitchen. Upper unit #2 features another 1,000+ sq ft, 1 large bedroom, walk-in closet, 2 fireplaces, full bath, large living room and a walkout deck to enjoy. Split utilities, laundry hook up and access to an amazing wrap around, private deck with hilltop views. Other features of units include gas fireplaces, location close to downtown Portland, rivers and walking trails. Come take a look today! ESTATE, SOLD AS-IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Danielle Dayrell

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals License #6501323377 Listed on: 04/10/2025

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150x85

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Downtown
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,214 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Michigan Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Breezeway
  • Wrap Around Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Levels: Two
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size: 150X85
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2214.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Living Area: 2214.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 150X85
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 2214.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 2214.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 2: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Laundry Features:Main Level: Yes
  • Levels:Two2: Yes
  • Location Legal Info:Real Estate Owned: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Inside: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Exterior:Stone: Yes
  • Improvements:Breezeway: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Permanent: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile2: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Improvements:Balcony: Yes
  • View:Downtown: Yes
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 2852.0
  • Fireplace Features:Gas5: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Michigan
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Flooring: Combination, Tile, Varies
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room: 4
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Michigan: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Unit: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Wrap Around
  • View: Downtown, Trees/Woods
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Patio Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Wrap Around: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, On Site
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:On Site: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Disposal, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • LaundryFeatures: In Unit, Inside, Main Level
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Portland

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12980.88
  • Zoning Description: Zoning

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4226.79

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
May 23, 2025
Sold by
Lange David A
Bought by
Darin Elliott Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Danielle Dayrell
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
List Price
$227,000
Sold Price
$165,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$61,500
-27.09%
Views
66
Current Estimated Value
$206,279

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,779
Avg. Annual Appreciation
103.50%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2004
Sold by
Maynard Robert F and Maynard Ellen L
Bought by
Lange David A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $165,500 Ata Nat'L Title Group Llc
Warranty Deed $85,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Sold $165,500 +0.3% $75 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Price Changed $165,000 -17.1% $75 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $199,000 -2.0% $90 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Price Changed $203,000 -2.9% $92 / Sq Ft
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Price Changed $209,000 -2.8% $94 / Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Price Changed $215,000 -5.3% $97 / Sq Ft
11/26/2024 11/26/24 For Sale $227,000 -- $103 / 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 $4,557 $128,700 $28,700 $100,000
2024 $3,787 $128,700 $28,700 $100,000
2023 $3,494 $95,000 $13,200 $81,800
2022 $4,065 $95,000 $13,200 $81,800
2021 $3,951 $73,100 $11,100 $62,000
2020 $3,184 $73,100 $11,100 $62,000
2019 $3,833 $71,400 $11,100 $60,300
2018 $3,767 $52,600 $11,100 $41,500
2017 $2,358 $52,600 $11,100 $41,500
2016 $2,337 $49,500 $10,400 $39,100
2015 $2,808 $49,500 $10,400 $39,100
2014 $2,808 $48,400 $11,400 $37,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 285120

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 300-200-000-485-00