$169,900
SOLD AUG 20, 2025

616 Backus St Jackson, MI 49202

Bennett Neighborhood
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,770 Sq Ft
0.4 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 20, 2025

$96 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3-minute walk to Ganson Street Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

WELCOME HOME TO 616 BACKUS STREET! THIS WELL MAINTAINED CLASSIC 2 STORY HOME OFFERS 5 LARGE BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, FORMAL DINING, A LARGE KITCHEN WITH BUTCHER BLOCK COUNTERS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, AND ACCESS TO A LARGE COVERED DECK AREA! THERE IS A LARGE BASEMENT WITH WASHER AND DRYER, FREEZER, AND WALK-UP AND OUT ACCESS AS WELL! THERE IS A 2 STORY GARAGE WITH A LARGE UPPER LEVEL, AND A NICE-SIZED CARPORT FOR CONVENIENT PARKING OPTIONS! THIS BEAUTY IS NESTLED ON A LARGE .4 ACRE CORNER LOT AND IS NICELY LANDSCAPED! THE SELLERS WILL NEED 45-60 DAYS AFTER CLOSING TO COMPLETE THEIR MOVE SO IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY IS NOT AN OPTION! SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING SOON!
***BACK ON THE MARKET DUE TO BUYER FINANCING ISSUES. APPRAISAL & INSPECTIONS WERE SATISFACTORY!!***

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Travis Conti

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals License #6501323451 Listed on: 07/18/2025

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,775

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 17,424 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 132x132
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Corners Of The Lot Have Been Marked
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Combination Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,770 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Woodwork
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Chandelier
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Chute

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Basement Hatchway
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,775

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0.4 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Conditions Updated Remodeled: Yes
  • Current Use: Primary
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1770.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 132X132
  • General Property Info:Reserved Items: Yes
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 1770.0
  • General Property Info:Level 2 Finished Area: 510.0
  • General Property Info:Level 1 Finished Area: 1260.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 1770.0
  • General Property Info:Spa2: No
  • General Property Info:Waterfront: No
  • View:Neighborhood: Yes
  • General Property Info:ECO Friendly Features: No
  • Improvements:Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • General Property Info:Pool Private2: No
  • Other Structures:Storage4: Yes
  • General Property Info:Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Bilco Door, Partial, Walk-Up Access
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • EntryLocation: FRONT DOOR
  • Flooring: Carpet, Combination, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Double Closet, High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Pantry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Levels: Two
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Bedroom 5 Level: Second
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
  • Private Spa: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Area: 1770.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 2: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Bedroom 2: Yes
  • Rooms:Bedroom 3: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Kitchen2: Yes
  • Rooms:Kitchen Level2: First
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Primary Bedroom2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Levels:Two2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Entry Level: 1
  • Laundry Features:In Basement: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate: Yes
  • Community Features:Curbs: Yes
  • Community Features:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Rooms:Bedroom 4: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Appliances:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Basement:Bilco Door: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile2: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:Natural Woodwork: Yes
  • Rooms:Bedroom 5: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Interior Features:Chandelier: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Oven: Yes
  • Flooring:Combination2: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Closet: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Up Access: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Laundry Chute: Yes
  • Community Features:Street Lights: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt - Basement: 768.0

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fire Pit, Private Yard, Storage
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Combination
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Corners Marked, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Open Lot, Corner Lot
  • OtherStructures: Storage
  • RoadFrontageType: City Street
  • RoadSurfaceType: Paved
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Patio Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type:City Street: Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Road Surface Type:Paved: Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Lot Features:Open Lot: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cleared: Yes
  • Lot Features:Gentle Sloping: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Combination: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corners Marked: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Overhead Storage
  • Parking Features Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • Parking Features:Overhead Storage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Carport: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • LaundryFeatures: In Basement, Laundry Chute
  • SecurityFeatures: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System Owned: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Jackson

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size: 132X132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17424.0
  • Zoning Description: Zoning
  • Location Legal Info:Entry Location: FRONT DOOR
  • Location Legal Info:Real Estate Owned: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2775.0
  • Tax Info:Taxable Value: 49943.0
  • Tax Info:State Eq Value: 59200.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$171,663

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,487
Interest Rate
0.029%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$54,450
Interest Rate
0.0319%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $100,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $86,487 FHA
Closed $54,450 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $169,900 0.0% $96 / Sq Ft
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2025 07/18/25 For Sale $169,900 0.0% $96 / Sq Ft
05/25/2025 05/25/25 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $169,900 -- $96 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

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 $2,095 $91,000 $0 $0
2025 $2,095 $62,900 $0 $0
2024 $21 $59,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,980 $51,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,310 $45,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,385 $38,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Travis Conti

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Travis Conti

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (517) 930-1721

    1 in this area

    325 Total Sales

    Travis Conti
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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 288307

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 2-1557.0100

Michigan Jackson County Jackson 49202 Bennett

616 Backus St, Jackson, MI

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