Build instant sweat equity with this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch home located in Howard Twp. With a little love and TLC this home could really shine! There is a wood burning fireplace in the living room and an open concept dining room & kitchen. The 2 car attached garage has a heat/air controlled workshop inside. Home sits on a decent sized 0.68 acre lot with plenty of room for a large garden and some chickens! This home gives off the feel of country living while being near city limits.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$127Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Devon Johnson• IREP ERA Powered
Bought with Alicia Woods• The Collective Home Group
Build instant sweat equity with this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch home located in Howard Twp. With a little love and TLC this home could really shine! There is a wood burning fireplace in the living room and an open concept dining room & kitchen. The 2 car attached garage has a heat/air controlled workshop inside. Home sits on a decent sized 0.68 acre lot with plenty of room for a large garden and some chickens! This home gives off the feel of country living while being near city limits.
REALCOMP #69024027318
Jul 31, 2024
Sold
$149,000
$128/sq ft
Jul 16, 2024
Pending
—
Jun 23, 2024
Contingent
—
Jun 19, 2024
Price Changed
$149,000
$128/sq ft
Jun 19, 2024
Relisted
—
Jun 10, 2024
Contingent
—
May 31, 2024
Listed
$155,000
$134/sq ft
REALCOMP #69015025014
Nov 8, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 18, 2015
Listed
$89,000
$77/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #15025014
Jun 25, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 18, 2015
Listed
$89,000
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,411 (+27.9%)
2024
$1,103 (+16.4%)
2023
$948 (+4.1%)
2022
$911 (+1.2%)
2021
$900 (+1.0%)
2020
$891 (+3.7%)
2019
$859 (+2.3%)
2018
$840 (+2.0%)
2017
$824 (+3.6%)
2016
$795 (−0.9%)
2015
$802 (+16.4%)
2014
$689
Tax history for 1229 Thomson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,411 (+27.9%)
2024
$1,103 (+16.4%)
2023
$948 (+4.1%)
2022
$911 (+1.2%)
2021
$900 (+1.0%)
2020
$891 (+3.7%)
2019
$859 (+2.3%)
2018
$840 (+2.0%)
2017
$824 (+3.6%)
2016
$795 (−0.9%)
2015
$802 (+16.4%)
2014
$689
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,160
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cass County
APN
14-020-019-075-01
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Room Width: 17
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 14
Room 2 Information
Room Length: 9.5
Room Width: 13
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Width: 11
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 9
Room 4 Information
Room Width: 9
Room Length: 6.5
Room Type: Laundry
Room 5 Information
Room Length: 12.5
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Width: 14
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 9
Room Width: 11
Room 7 Information
Room Width: 10
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 9
Room 8 Information
Room Length: 7
Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Width: 9
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,160
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1960
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.51
Lot Size Area: 0.51
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 1160.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $948
Tax Assessed Value: $39,133
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Electric Water Heater
Location
School Information
High School District: Niles
Location Information
Directions: Head East on Lake St to N on Thomson Rd to address
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,160
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Cass County
APN: 14-020-019-075-01
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
Niles Virtual School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
Ring Lardner Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Niles Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
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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 100° expected this year, 16 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$140,000 – $169,000
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