A rare Claire Allen home, beautifully restored and full of character. This charming French cottage-style home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3,300 square feet of living space on over an acre along the Grand River in Summit Township. Thoughtfully updated while preserving many original features, the home includes a renovated kitchen with new appliances, multiple living spaces, remodeled bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors, a finished basement, an attached 2-car garage with new doors, 3 fireplaces, and an inground pool. Recent improvements include a new deck, masonry updates, repaired windows, new water heater, pressure tank, water pump, and numerous electrical and plumbing updates within the last 2 years. Located on a quiet road near lakes, restaurants, golf courses, and more, this move-in ready home offers timeless charm, modern comfort, and an incredible riverfront setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
1.1 acresLot Size
$164Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by JOD O'Dowd• Century 21 Affiliated - Jackson
A rare Claire Allen home, beautifully restored and full of character. This charming French cottage-style home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3,300 square feet of living space on over an acre along the Grand River in Summit Township. Thoughtfully updated while preserving many original features, the home includes a renovated kitchen with new appliances, multiple living spaces, remodeled bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors, a finished basement, an attached 2-car garage with new doors, 3 fireplaces, and an inground pool. Recent improvements include a new deck, masonry updates, repaired windows, new water heater, pressure tank, water pump, and numerous electrical and plumbing updates within the last 2 years. Located on a quiet road near lakes, restaurants, golf courses, and more, this move-in ready home offers timeless charm, modern comfort, and an incredible riverfront setting.
SW Michigan MLS #26029457
Oct 5, 2026
Price Changed
$479,000
$164/sq ft
Sep 23, 2026
Price Changed
$485,000
$166/sq ft
Sep 3, 2026
Price Changed
$499,000
$171/sq ft
Aug 17, 2026
Price Changed
$530,000
$181/sq ft
Jul 31, 2026
Price Changed
$550,000
$188/sq ft
Jul 9, 2026
Price Changed
$579,900
$198/sq ft
Jun 17, 2026
Listed
$595,000
$203/sq ft
Jun 15, 2026
Coming Soon
$595,000
$203/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #24047244
Oct 14, 2024
Sold
$275,000
$94/sq ft
Oct 4, 2024
Pending
—
Sep 7, 2024
Listed
$339,900
$116/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70429688
Oct 14, 2024
Sold
$275,000
$94/sq ft
Oct 4, 2024
Pending
—
Sep 7, 2024
Listed
$339,900
$116/sq ft
REALCOMP #55024047244
Oct 14, 2024
Sold
$275,000
$94/sq ft
Oct 4, 2024
Pending
—
Sep 7, 2024
Listed
$339,900
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,193 (+124.7%)
2024
$3,647 (+3.9%)
2023
$3,509 (+4.7%)
2022
$3,351 (+1.6%)
2021
$3,299 (+1.2%)
2020
$3,261 (+1.0%)
2019
$3,229 (+3.5%)
2018
$3,119 (+25.7%)
2017
$2,482 (+2.6%)
2016
$2,418 (+3.4%)
2014
$2,339
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
145 ft.
Lot depth
330 ft.
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,744
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,744
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
120-13-22-105-009-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
RS-1
Suburban Residential District l
These districts are designed to provide residential areas principally for moderate suburban densities where necessary urban services and facilities, including central sewerage and water supply systems, can be feasibly provided.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Jackson, MI • 49203
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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35
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78
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49
36
36
23
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Jackson. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 5050 Browns Lake Rd
$464,532
$14K under list price of $479K
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