406 E Forest Ave Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Depot Town NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,537/month
Highlights
- 0.24 Acre Lot
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating System
- Ranch Style House
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- 3-minute walk to Prospect Park
About This Home
A rare find: Originally built in 1900 enriched with a 1940 addition, this home carries the warmth of history while embracing modern energy efficiency. With 3 bedrooms (1 non-conforming) updated bathroom, and thoughtful renovations throughout, it’s a rare opportunity to own a piece of Ypsilanti’s story while enjoying contemporary comfort. The heart of the home is its beautifully renovated eat-in kitchen (2025), with new cabinets, counters, flooring, sink, paint, and lighting. Just off the kitchen, the living room holds a Regency 1500 EPA-certified wood stove providing both a nostalgic centerpiece and an eco-friendly complement to the full-house Goodman heat pump HVAC system. Set on an extra-deep 40 x 257 ft lot, the property offers abundant space for gardening, play, and relaxation. Perennial edible, medicinal, and pollinator plantings—alongside apple and walnut trees—make this a truly living landscape. The rear-facing solar panels (with an insurable, transferable warranty) continue the theme of sustainability.
Historic charm but with over $125,000 in upgrades:
Large accessible bathroom (2022) with low-barrier walk-in shower and stabilization bars
Basement & 1-car garage for laundry, storage, and utility
200 amp electric (2019), radon mitigation (2016), encapsulated crawlspace (2020)
New paint, flooring, roofing upgrades, and foundation leveling (2025)
Energy-efficient A.O. Smith heat pump water heater (2023), plus insulation and sealing
Covered porch with fieldstone foundation (repointed 2021)
All within walking distance to Downtown Ypsi and Depot Town, this home offers the best of location, history, and forward-thinking efficiency.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 40x257
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- 948 Sq Ft Home
- Ranch Style House
- Vinyl Construction Material
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Location
- Ground Level
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heat Pump System
- Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
- High Speed Internet
Additional Features
- Basement
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Norris Follett Joslin Skinner Add Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 111104480003
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $3,811 | $104,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,811 | $97,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,583 | $86,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,788 | $78,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $3,735 | $72,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $3,856 | $67,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $3,568 | $53,800 | $53,800 | $0 |
| 2018 | $3,312 | $51,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $3,252 | $48,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $3,217 | $37,195 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $37,084 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $34,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $34,500 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2025 08/30/25 | For Sale | $225,000 | +80.0% | $237 / Sq Ft |
| 07/08/2016 07/08/16 | Sold | $125,000 | -7.3% | $109 / Sq Ft |
| 07/07/2016 07/07/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/14/2016 04/14/16 | For Sale | $134,900 | +285.4% | $118 / Sq Ft |
| 02/27/2013 02/27/13 | Sold | $35,000 | -22.0% | $37 / Sq Ft |
| 02/10/2013 02/10/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/05/2013 02/05/13 | For Sale | $44,900 | -- | $47 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $125,000 | Barristers Settlement & Titl | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $97,499 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $107,000 | Sst | |
| Deed | $66,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $122,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $90,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $103,700 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $65,133 | FHA |
Source: Realcomp
MLS Number: 20251030925
APN: 11-04-480-003
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