Recently updated, impeccably maintained 2 story colonial. Pride of ownership shows. Updated bath (2019) kitchen (2014) with all appliances staying. Relax on your porch and watch the world go by, knowing the country feel is only minutes from the city and freeways. Hot tub is included although condition is not guaranteed. Seller will remove before closing if desired. This 1885 home has been extensively updated and modernized. Home warranty included for your peace of mind. Rainsoft water softener recently serviced with lifetime warranty. Furnace, AC and hot water all brand new - installed January 2021. New duct work to upstairs bedrooms/second level.
Single-familyProperty Type
1885Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$84Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by NON-MBR 'LIST' NON-MBR 'LIST'• NON-MEMBER REALTOR 'LIST'
Bought with Scott Timms• Coldwell Banker Beiswanger Realty Group
Recently updated, impeccably maintained 2 story colonial. Pride of ownership shows. Updated bath (2019) kitchen (2014) with all appliances staying. Relax on your porch and watch the world go by, knowing the country feel is only minutes from the city and freeways. Hot tub is included although condition is not guaranteed. Seller will remove before closing if desired. This 1885 home has been extensively updated and modernized. Home warranty included for your peace of mind. Rainsoft water softener recently serviced with lifetime warranty. Furnace, AC and hot water all brand new - installed January 2021. New duct work to upstairs bedrooms/second level.
REALCOMP #2210016142
Apr 16, 2021
Sold
$141,000
$66/sq ft
Mar 14, 2021
Contingent
—
Mar 11, 2021
Listed
$149,900
$70/sq ft
REALCOMP #55021046482
Apr 19, 2021
Sold
$141,000
$66/sq ft
Mar 11, 2021
Listed
$149,900
$70/sq ft
MiRealSource-MiMLS #40127553
Jan 14, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Jan 8, 2021
Price Changed
$129,900
$61/sq ft
Dec 9, 2020
Price Changed
$132,900
$62/sq ft
Dec 1, 2020
Listed
$139,900
$65/sq ft
REALCOMP #2200097477
Jan 14, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Jan 8, 2021
Price Changed
$129,900
$61/sq ft
Dec 9, 2020
Price Changed
$132,900
$62/sq ft
Dec 1, 2020
Listed
$139,900
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,497 (+2.3%)
2024
$3,420 (+4.3%)
2023
$3,278 (+4.9%)
2022
$3,126 (+109.9%)
2021
$1,489 (+1.0%)
2020
$1,475 (+3.1%)
2019
$1,431 (+5.9%)
2018
$1,351 (+11.8%)
2017
$1,208 (+2.4%)
2016
$1,179 (+5.3%)
2014
$1,120
Tax history for 940 Backus St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,497 (+2.3%)
2024
$3,420 (+4.3%)
2023
$3,278 (+4.9%)
2022
$3,126 (+109.9%)
2021
$1,489 (+1.0%)
2020
$1,475 (+3.1%)
2019
$1,431 (+5.9%)
2018
$1,351 (+11.8%)
2017
$1,208 (+2.4%)
2016
$1,179 (+5.3%)
2014
$1,120
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
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Lot width
81 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
2-123500000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
R-1
One Family Residential District
The R-1 one-family residential district is established for low to medium density single-family residential neighborhoods. The regulations are intended to stabilize, protect and encourage the residential character of the district and prohibit all activities of a commercial nature. Development is limited to single unit dwellings, home occupations, plus certain conditional uses that are compatible and convenient to the residents in the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Other
Interior Features
Appliances: Built in Oven, Refrigerator
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Other
Building Area Total: 1,552
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1885
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Water Body Name: None
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 2136.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 0
Tax Annual Amount: $1,461
Tax Assessed Value: $27,975
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0.0
School Information
High School District: Jackson
Location Information
Directions: Between North St and Webb St
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 2-123500000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
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Bennett School
Public K-2 • 0.2mi
South Central Michigan Virtual
Public K-12 • 0.6mi
4/10
Jps Montessori Center
Public K-5 • 0.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 2.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$170,000 – $206,000
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