$168,000
SOLD FEB 19, 2026

544 E Chicago St Bronson, MI 49028

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,449 Sq Ft
21,780 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$116 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Mud Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of February 2026

***Open House on Sunday, January 25, 2026, has been canceled*** This charming home features 3 beds, 1 bath, main floor laundry, and large dining and living areas. The spacious kitchen features beautiful granite countertops, a stainless dishwasher, microwave, range, and refrigerator. The main floor laundry/mud room includes the washer and gas dryer. Upstairs you will find a loft/landing area that can be used as a reading nook or office space along with two additional bedrooms. This home sits on a large half acre lot with a generous portion already fenced in for your furry friends or a safe play area for the kids. There is a large detached 2 car garage along with a 2-story barn for your workshop and storage needs. Purchase with a piece of mind as the home comes with a well-kept Trane furnace & central air, gas hot water heater, an updated electric panel and wiring, new metal roofs on the barn and garage, and all new windows and screens with a transferable lifetime warranty from Hansons

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dustin Kline

RE/MAX Elite Group T.R. License #6501413692 Listed on: 11/19/2025

RE/MAX Elite Group T.R.

Last Buyer's Agent

Tanya Welch Elevate Team

Michigan Top Producers License #6501455672

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,901

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 82.5 x 264 x 82.5 x 264
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as RES IMP

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,449 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,901

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 1449.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Screens
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 600.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exclusions: Freezer on screened porch.
  • Fencing: Fenced, Chain Link
  • List Price: 168000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Detached, Garage Faces Front

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5
  • Lot Dimensions: 82.5 x 264 x 82.5 x 264
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21780.0
  • Zoning Description: RES IMP

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1901.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 19, 2025
Closed on
Feb 19, 2026
Sold by
Grimm Jonah M and Grimm Deane M
Bought by
Houghtaling Tylor G
Seller's Agent
Dustin Kline
RE/MAX Elite Group T.R.
Buyer's Agent
Tanya Welch Elevate Team
Michigan Top Producers
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$168,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-6.61%
Views
58

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.89%
Original Mortgage
$134,400
Outstanding Balance
$134,400
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$33,984

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2019
Closed on
Sep 30, 2020
Sold by
Vargo Richard D and Vargo Debbie J
Bought by
Grimm Jonah M and Grimm Deane M
Seller's Agent
John Blashfield
Heritage Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Dustin Kline
RE/MAX Elite Group T.R.
List Price
$84,900
Sold Price
$69,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,900
-18.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.95%
Original Mortgage
$65,550
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2000
Sold by
Smith Scott D and Smith Karen S
Bought by
Vargo Richard D and Vargo Debbie J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1996
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $168,000 Patrick Abstract & Title
Warranty Deed $69,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $84,500 --
Warranty Deed $65,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $134,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $65,550 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/19/2026 02/19/26 Sold $168,000 0.0% $116 / Sq Ft
01/24/2026 01/24/26 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2026 01/09/26 Price Changed $168,000 -3.9% $116 / Sq Ft
12/19/2025 12/19/25 Price Changed $174,900 -2.8% $121 / Sq Ft
11/19/2025 11/19/25 For Sale $179,900 +160.7% $124 / Sq Ft
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Sold $69,000 -18.7% $48 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/07/2020 08/07/20 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2019 06/07/19 For Sale $84,900 -- $59 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $1,901 $71,100 $0 $0
2024 $18 $68,500 $0 $0
2023 $1,111 $52,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,756 $46,100 $0 $0
2020 -- $35,700 $0 $0
2019 -- $38,200 $0 $0
2018 -- $38,600 $0 $0
2017 -- $38,900 $0 $0
2016 -- $31,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $29,700 $0 $0
2014 -- $27,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $30,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25059122

MichRIC

APN: 200-004-000-068-00

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