$83,500
SOLD MAR 6, 2026

426 W Empire St Ishpeming, MI 49849

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,194 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$70 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

83 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Shed
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of March 2026

Looking for a fixer upper to own or rent ? check this home out. Already a great start with newer siding, Wells McLain boiler with heat in the basement, newer roof and breaker box. All rooms will need TLC and some remodeling. This home has a peek view of Bancroft Lake in the city of Ishpeming close to sports facility, schools, churches and country village or down town shopping. There is plenty of parking area and alley entrance behind the house that neighbors keep plowed. Also has bathroom facility on both levels. Turn the heat up and start your winter remodeling in comfort. Motivated Sellers schedule your showing now !

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruben Asgaard

GREAT LAKES & LAND OF MARQUETTE, INC. License #UPAR-6501326465 Listed on: 10/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Fran Sevegney

RE/MAX 1ST REALTY License #UPAR-6501343111

RE/MAX 1ST REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x100

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,194 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Michigan Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Stone Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Boiler Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 52-51-557-014-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Residential
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Conventional Frame
  • Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
  • Total Tax Amount: 1308.24
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Mail City: Ishpeming
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable/Internet Avail., Hardwood Floors, Sump Pump, Window Treatment(s)
  • Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: MI Basement, Partial, Interior Access, Stone, Sump Pump
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: On Upper Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: On Upper Floor, Dimensions: 11 x 11
  • Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: On Upper Floor, Dimensions: 11 x 7
  • Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: On Main Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 12
  • Dining Room Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Kitchen: On Main Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 7
  • Kitchen Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Living Room: On Main Floor, Dimensions: 23 x 16
  • Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 685
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1194
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1194
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Foundation: Michigan Basement
  • Frontage: 50
  • Road: Access, City/County, Paved Street, Year Round
  • Water Features: Water View
  • Out Buildings: Shed
  • Frontage Type: Road

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Boiler
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sanitary
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 52-51-557-014-00
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x100
  • Acreage: 0.12
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2025, Amount: $665.61
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2024, Amount: $642.63
  • Total Tax: Amount: $1,308.24

MLS Schools

  • School District: NICE Community Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2025
Closed on
Mar 4, 2026
Sold by
Elizabeth Waters
Bought by
Liimatta David and Liimatta Andrew
Seller's Agent
Ruben Asgaard
GREAT LAKES & LAND OF MARQUETTE, INC.
Buyer's Agent
Fran Sevegney
RE/MAX 1ST REALTY
List Price
$98,500
Sold Price
$83,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-15.23%
Views
120

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
770.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1996
Bought by
Waters Charles and Waters Elizabeth
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 $83,500 None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/06/2026 03/06/26 Sold $83,500 -2.3% $70 / Sq Ft
01/20/2026 01/20/26 Pending -- -- --
12/19/2025 12/19/25 Price Changed $85,500 -7.6% $72 / Sq Ft
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Price Changed $92,500 -6.1% $77 / Sq Ft
10/29/2025 10/29/25 For Sale $98,500 -- $82 / Sq Ft
Source: Upper Peninsula Association of REALTORS®

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 $666 $49,200 $0 $0
2024 $6 $48,800 $0 $0
2023 $265 $39,800 $0 $0
2022 $1,151 $32,850 $0 $0
2021 $1,126 $34,250 $0 $0
2020 $1,103 $32,850 $0 $0
2019 $1,084 $26,950 $0 $0
2018 $1,052 $27,350 $0 $0
2017 $1,024 $27,300 $0 $0
2016 $990 $26,850 $0 $0
2015 -- $26,850 $0 $0
2014 -- $30,700 $0 $0
2012 -- $30,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Upper Peninsula Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 50192867

Upper Peninsula Association of REALTORS®

APN: 52-51-557-014-00

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