Rare opportunity! 1892, renovated farmhouse in prime downtown Northville location. Private setting with 218 feet of frontage on the millpond. Two lots, one of which is vacant & likely buildable w/ variance. 4 bedrooms with designated in-law suite, 3 ½ baths, separate office, open plan kitchen/dining/living room, upstairs laundry, screened-in porch overlooking the water, plus two other covered outdoor porches. Attached garage. The large basement provides space for a woodshop and ample storage. Landscaping boasts a brick paver patio, large block natural stone retaining walls, landscape lighting, an underground sprinkler system (sourced from a pond), & an Invisible fence for your dog. Significant improvements in the last 5 years include a new roof, 7 new skylights, a new furnace, & a completely renovated master bath with heated floors. The current owners have been enjoying this beautiful home for 34 years and the previous owners spent 30 happy years at this property. Now it could be yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
1892Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$422Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Charles Cornwell• KDGC Properties LLC
Bought with Terri O'Brien• Coldwell Banker Professionals-Northville
Rare opportunity! 1892, renovated farmhouse in prime downtown Northville location. Private setting with 218 feet of frontage on the millpond. Two lots, one of which is vacant & likely buildable w/ variance. 4 bedrooms with designated in-law suite, 3 ½ baths, separate office, open plan kitchen/dining/living room, upstairs laundry, screened-in porch overlooking the water, plus two other covered outdoor porches. Attached garage. The large basement provides space for a woodshop and ample storage. Landscaping boasts a brick paver patio, large block natural stone retaining walls, landscape lighting, an underground sprinkler system (sourced from a pond), & an Invisible fence for your dog. Significant improvements in the last 5 years include a new roof, 7 new skylights, a new furnace, & a completely renovated master bath with heated floors. The current owners have been enjoying this beautiful home for 34 years and the previous owners spent 30 happy years at this property. Now it could be yours!
Greater Lansing AoR #60101043
Jun 27, 2022
Sold
$1,275,000
$411/sq ft
Jun 11, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 3, 2022
Listed
$1,195,000
$385/sq ft
May 30, 2022
Coming Soon
$1,195,000
$385/sq ft
May 30, 2022
Listed
$1,195,000
$385/sq ft
Rare opportunity! 1892, renovated farmhouse in prime downtown Northville location. Private setting with 218 feet of frontage on the millpond. Two lots, one of which is vacant & likely buildable w/ variance. 4 bedrooms with designated in-law suite, 3 ½ baths, separate office, open plan kitchen/dining/living room, upstairs laundry, screened-in porch overlooking the water, plus two other covered outdoor porches. Attached garage. The large basement provides space for a woodshop and ample storage. Landscaping boasts a brick paver patio, large block natural stone retaining walls, landscape lighting, an underground sprinkler system (sourced from a pond), & an Invisible fence for your dog. Significant improvements in the last 5 years include a new roof, 7 new skylights, a new furnace, & a completely renovated master bath with heated floors. The current owners have been enjoying this beautiful home for 34 years and the previous owners spent 30 happy years at this property. Now it could be yours!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,585 (+2.4%)
2024
$24,005 (+4.6%)
2023
$22,943 (+208.1%)
2022
$7,446 (+2.4%)
2021
$7,272 (+0.8%)
2020
$7,216 (+1.5%)
2019
$7,111 (+5.2%)
2018
$6,758 (+1.8%)
2017
$6,639 (+0.8%)
2016
$6,588 (+2.3%)
2015
$6,442 (+3.5%)
2014
$6,226
Tax history for 542 Rouge St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,585 (+2.4%)
2024
$24,005 (+4.6%)
2023
$22,943 (+208.1%)
2022
$7,446 (+2.4%)
2021
$7,272 (+0.8%)
2020
$7,216 (+1.5%)
2019
$7,111 (+5.2%)
2018
$6,758 (+1.8%)
2017
$6,639 (+0.8%)
2016
$6,588 (+2.3%)
2015
$6,442 (+3.5%)
2014
$6,226
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.75
Lot width
113 ft.
Lot depth
104 ft.
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,808
Year built
1892
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wayne County
APN
48 001 01 0020 002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
May 19, 2009 • Final
Heating
Install gas piping and perform a pressure test.
HVAC
Sep 13, 1998 • Final
Heating
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Great Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 13
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Unfinished
Exterior
Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,100
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Pond, River Front, Waterfront
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Frontage Length: 113
Water Body Name: Mill Pond
Lot Size : Irregular
Lot Size Acres: 0.45
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,273
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Northville Public Schools
Location Information
Directions: Rouge St is southeast of the intersection of Baseline and Novi St
Subdivision Name: J A DUBUAR ADDITION TO NORTHVILLE
Cross Street: S of Baseline/E of Center
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,808
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1892
Year Renovated: —
County: Wayne County
APN: 48 001 01 0020 002
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
Amerman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Hillside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Northville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
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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 97° 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.24M – $1.51M
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