Prime Investment Opportunity !! This Pre-Historic Home offers 3 Floors, 5 Bedrooms 1 Full, and (1) 1/2 Bath, plus a fully Fenced in yard. Home is genuinely located in walking distance to Downtown Flint. Perfect spot for all Festivities held in Downtown Flint. MTA is in route. Plenty of restaurants and small local business. This home would be a great Group Home. High demand location with consistent Rental appeal. Ideal for Investors seeking Cash-Flow potential in a Walkable urban corridor. Schedule your showing before this opportunity is gone !!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$43Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Hilda McNamara• AAA McNamara Properties Inc
Est. $1,103 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1214 Root St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MiRealSource-MiMLS #60966896
Aug 7, 2026
Sold
$89,900
$43/sq ft
Jun 29, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 11, 2026
Price Changed
$89,900
$43/sq ft
May 30, 2026
Relisted
—
Apr 5, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jan 24, 2026
Listed
$109,000
$52/sq ft
REALCOMP #20261000490
Aug 7, 2026
Sold
$89,900
$43/sq ft
Jun 29, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 11, 2026
Price Changed
$89,900
$43/sq ft
May 30, 2026
Relisted
—
Jan 24, 2026
Listed
$109,000
$52/sq ft
Prime Investment Opportunity !! This Pre-Historic Home offers 3 Floors, 5 Bedrooms 1 Full, and (1) 1/2 Bath, plus a fully Fenced in yard. Home is genuinely located in walking distance to Downtown Flint. Perfect spot for all Festivities held in Downtown Flint. MTA is in route. Plenty of restaurants and small local business. This home would be a great Group Home. High demand location with consistent Rental appeal. Ideal for Investors seeking Cash-Flow potential in a Walkable urban corridor. Schedule your showing before this opportunity is gone !!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$481 (+1.0%)
2024
$477 (−0.3%)
2023
$478 (+1.9%)
2022
$469 (+2.5%)
2021
$458 (+1.4%)
2020
$451
2019
$452 (+15.3%)
2018
$392 (+1.7%)
2017
$385 (+0.6%)
2016
$383 (+2.4%)
2015
$374 (−3.9%)
2014
$389
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
44 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,455
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Genesee County
APN
40-12-278-010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Interior Features: Cable/Internet Avail.
Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Other
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Other
Bedroom 2 Level: Third
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Wood
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=10
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Other
Bedroom 4 Level: Entry
Bedroom 4 Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bedroom 4 Floor Covering: Other
Bedroom 5 Level: Second
Bedroom 5 Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 5 Floor Covering: Other
Bathroom Information
# of Lavatories: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2
Bathroom 1 Information
Lavatory 1 Width: 3
Lavatory 1 Length: 6
Lavatory 1 Level: Entry
Lavatory 1 Floor Covering: Other
Bathroom 1 Floor Covering: Other
Bathroom 1 Level: Second
Bathroom 1 Length: 8
Bathroom 1 Width: 8
Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Kitchen Floor Covering: Laminate
Kitchen Level: Entry
Kitchen Dimension: 12 x 8
Dining Room Level: Entry
Dining Room Dimension: 12 x 8
Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Type: Michigan Basement
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Type: Historic
Structure Style: More than 2 Stories
Year Built: 1900
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 624
Below Grade Sq. Ft. (Finished): 624
Lot Information
Lot Size: 44,132
Land Information
Land Contract: No
Acreage: 0.13
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 46
Financial
Tax/Assessments Information
Taxable Value: $3,978
Total Tax Amount: $476
Summer Tax Amount: $449
Winter Tax Amount: $27
Utilities
Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Public Water
Heating System: Forced Air
Location
Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=2079
School Information
School District: Flint City School District
School District: Flint City School District
Address Information
Street Designation: Street
Location Details
Directions: @ blocks West of Saginaw St.
Municipality Type: City
Municipality: Flint
Mail City: Flint
Subdivision: Goffs Add
Municipality: Flint
Area (Municipality): Flint (25023)
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,455
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Genesee County
APN: 40-12-278-010
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Originating MLS: RealComp
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Around this home
Schools
Doyle/Ryder School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Holmes STEM Middle School Academy
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
2/10
Southwestern Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Flint, MI • 48503 1519
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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34
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51
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66
43
48
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35
22
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in Flint. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
11 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$89,000 – $107,000
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