$94,900

511 Bell Ave Channing, MI 49815

Estimated payment $600/month

Total Views 561
12 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,829 Sq Ft
$25 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

Step back in time with this remarkable 1910 three-story historic property on a prominent 0.43-acre corner lot, offering exceptional character, space, and opportunity. With 12 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, hardwood floors, rich architectural character throughout, oil forced-air heat, and a full concrete basement, this one-of-a-kind property is well suited for restoration, preservation, or other permitted uses, subject to local zoning and approvals. The second floor includes a family room, kitchen, four bedrooms, one full bath, and one half bath. The third floor features seven rooms with many original doors still displaying their historic room numbers, preserving a unique piece of the building's past. An attached 780-square-foot, two-car garage, built in 2003, offers 100-amp electrical service and additional storage or workspace. Additional rooms and sq footage on 3rd floor 4 rooms 8x11 and large hallway approximately 540 sq feet. 3rd floor has 7 rooms Sitting room on 2nd floor = Kitchen Approximate square footage Historical newspaper accounts describe the property's 1917 completion as the Couillard House. Reports from that time note features including a reception hall, parlor, large dining room, commercial kitchen, multiple guest rooms, bathrooms on the upper floors, and approximately eighteen guest rooms, serving railroad crews, logging employees, traveling salesmen, teachers, and visitors. This rare property offers the opportunity to own an important piece of local history with endless possibilities for its next chapter. Near restaurants, gas and convenience stores, churches and schools, larger towns only approximately 20 minutes away. All offers to be submitted by 08/10/2026 and Seller will review offers 08/11/2026. If no offers are submitted, seller will respond as we receive offers. Historical information is believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed. Buyers are encouraged to independently verify all measurements, zoning, permitted uses, and historical information.

Listing Agent

Kelly Challancin

LEEDS REAL ESTATE License #UPAR-6501420449 Listed on: 07/31/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 18,731 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 99x185x99x196
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,829 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Entryway
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 12 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Drilled Well
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Milwaukee Land Cos Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 005-407-006-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0.43 Acres

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: Residential
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Traditional
  • Structure Style: More Than 2 Stories
  • Total Tax Amount: 1202.47
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Mail City: Channing
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 9 ft + Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Bedrooms: 12
  • Bedroom 1: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 9 x 10
  • Bedroom 2: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 7 x 18
  • Bedroom 3: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 16 x 8
  • Bedroom 4: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 10 x 9
  • Bedroom 5: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 10 x 9
  • Bedroom 6: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 11
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom 1: Dimensions: 5 x 9, On Level: First
  • Bathroom 2: Dimensions: 9 x 6, On Level: Second
  • Room Types: Entry, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, Great Room, Living Room, Sun/Florida Room, Home Office, Bonus Room, First Flr Full Bathroom, Other-See Remarks, Second Flr Lavatory, Second Flr Full Bathroom, Breakfast Nook/Room, Pantry, Formal Dining Room
  • Breakfast Nook: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 9 x 5
  • Dining Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 16
  • Family Room: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 16 x 16
  • Great Room: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 16 x 17
  • Kitchen: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 16 x 16
  • Laundry: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 9 x 10
  • Library Den: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 13
  • Living Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 19 x 16
  • Sitting Room: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 9 x 9
  • Sun Room: On 3rd Floor, Dimensions: 20 x 9
  • Other Room1: Dimensions: 12x13, On Level: Third
  • Other Room 2: Dimensions: 20x9, On Level: Third
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1500
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3829
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 3829
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Aluminum, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Sidewalks
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 99
  • Road: City/County, Year Round
  • Out Buildings: None (OtherStructures)
  • Frontage Type: Road

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached Garage, Electric in Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: 3 or More Spaces, Garage
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Sewer: Public Sanitary
  • Water: Drilled Well
  • Water Heater: Electric

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 005-407-006-00
  • Lot Dimensions: 99x185x99x196
  • Acreage: 0.43
  • Geo Subdivision: MI
  • Site/Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalks

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2026, Amount: $920.67
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2026, Amount: $281.80
  • Total Tax: Amount: $1,202.47

MLS Schools

  • School District: North Dickinson Co School

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Tax History

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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
2026 $933 $50,000 $50,000 $0
2025 $652 $49,700 $49,700 $0
2024 $6 $43,300 $43,300 $0
2023 $542 $34,200 $0 $0
2022 $767 $31,600 $0 $0
2021 $743 $30,100 $0 $0
2020 $738 $29,800 $0 $0
2019 $721 $33,800 $0 $0
2018 $731 $33,800 $0 $0
2017 $492 $36,800 $0 $0
2016 $488 $29,300 $0 $0
2014 $871 $28,300 $0 $0
2012 $871 $36,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/31/2026 07/31/26 For Sale $94,900 +58.2% $25 / Sq Ft
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Sold $60,000 -33.3% $15 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $89,900 -- $22 / Sq Ft
Source: Upper Peninsula Association of REALTORS®

Source: Upper Peninsula Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 50216934

Upper Peninsula Association of REALTORS®

APN: 005-407-006-00

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