Off market aug 2012 for $85K

$281,555

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $725/mo

•

1,337

sq ft

501 W Townsend, Saint Johns, MI 48879

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1906Year Built

1.48 acresLot Size

$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Karen Curtis • Century 21 Signature Realty

•810-659-3161 (broker)

Bought with MiRS STAFF • LPS

•913-492-6900 (broker)

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•Source:MiRealSource-MiMLS #20211587

Redfin Estimate

$281,555

$197K since sold in August 2012$15K since September

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 14.8% higher than the average sale price ($245K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$335,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,414 sq ft
2934 E Walker Rd, Saint Johns, MI 48879
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$241,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,402 sq ft
1009 S Wight St, Saint Johns, MI 48879
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$260,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,952 sq ft
4357 County Farm Rd, Saint Johns, MI 48879
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$227,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,254 sq ft
607 W Mcconnell St, Saint Johns, MI 48879
SOLD DEC 18, 2025
$211,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,112 sq ft
1519 S Lansing St, Saint Johns, MI 48879
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
$198,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,352 sq ft
112 W Gibbs St, Saint Johns, MI 48879

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Market trends in 48879, MI

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.9%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$288K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$260,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,232 sq ft
3148 W Parks Rd, Saint Johns, MI 48879
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$400,000
3 beds2 baths1,432 sq ft
3876 Harmon Rd, Saint Johns, MI 48879
$139,500
4 beds1.5 baths2,232 sq ft
511 S Church St, Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 317-4444
$325,000
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
1415 W Centerline Rd, Saint Johns, MI 48879
$190,000
2 beds1 bath1,627 sq ft
212 W Lewis St, Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 386-7776
$325,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,540 sq ft
1487 W Parks Rd, Saint Johns, MI 48879
$339,900
3 beds3 baths2,029 sq ft
2896 Avery Rd, Saint Johns, MI 48879
COMING SOON
$439,900
5 beds2.5 baths2,456 sq ft
2373 Winners Cir, Saint Johns, MI 48879
$124,900
2 beds1 bath644 sq ft
304 S Whittemore St, Saint Johns, MI 48879
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Sale history for 501 W Townsend

Date

Event

Price

MiRealSource-MiMLS #20211587

Aug 31, 2012

Sold

$85,000

$64/sq ft

Jan 10, 2012

Listed

$115,000

$86/sq ft

REALCOMP #5020211587

Aug 31, 2012

Sold

$85,000

$64/sq ft

Jan 10, 2012

Listed

$115,000

$86/sq ft

Tax history for 501 W Townsend

*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

Lot width

217 ft.

Lot depth

297 ft.

Lot size

1.48 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,552

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Clinton County

APN

300-020-100-006-00

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.

Low Density Residential District

It is the purpose of the R-1 District to encourage a predominance of dwelling structures located on individual parcels of land housing only one family or functional family. The requirements for this district are designed to protect and stabilize the essential character of these areas and to promote and encourage a suitable and safe environment for family life.; It is recognized that a desirable living environment includes many nonresidential uses of land and buildings. In order to ensure compatibility and protect against potentially injurious effects upon residential property, certain minimum requirements are set forth for these uses, whether permitted by right or permitted by special use permit.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Parking Spaces in Garage: 2
Garage Type: Detached Garage, Electric In Garage

Interior

Interior Features
Interior Features: Window Treatment(S)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Bedroom Information
Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 15 x 12
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: W=10
Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Baths/Lavatories (Total): 2

Dining/Kitchen Information
Dining Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Kitchen Floor Covering: Vinyl
Kitchen Dimension: 12 x 11
Dining Room Dimension: 17 x 16

Library/Den/Living Room Information
Living Room Floor Covering: Carpet
Living Room Dimensions: 15 x 15

Laundry/Basement Information
Basement : Has Basement
Basement Type: Finished

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: Deck
Foundation Type: Basement

Property Features
Frontage Type: Road

Property Information
Out Buildings: Shed
Property Type: Residential
Structure Style: 1 1/2 Story
Year Built: 1906
Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 867

Lot Information
Lot Size: 216.66297
Land Contract Interest Rate: 0

Land Information
Acreage: 1.48
Roads: Paved Street
Frontage: 216

Financial

Tax/Assessments Information
Total Tax Amount: $2,632.35
Summer Tax Amount: $1,834.14
Winter Tax Amount: $798.21

Utilities

Utility Information
Heat/Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Water: Public Water
Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(S)
Heating System: Forced Air
Sewer Septic: Public Sanitary, Public At Street

Location

Unit 5 Information
Living Room Dimensions: L=1337

School Information
School District: St Johns Public Schools
School District: St Johns Public Schools

Location Details
Municipality: St Johns
Mail City: Update
Subdivision: NA
Municipality: St Johns
Area (Municipality): Saint Johns (19025)

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,552
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Clinton County
APN: 300-020-100-006-00

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Security Deposit: 0
Originating MLS: East Central Association
Originating MLS: Flint

Around this home

Schools

Oakview Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

St. Johns Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

St. Johns High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Saint Johns, MI • 48879

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in June and 2.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$268,000 – $324,000

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Home values near 501 W Townsend

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2204 West Townsend Rd, Saint Johns, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$188,002
201 West Townsend Rd, Saint Johns, MI 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1608 Sq. Ft.	$235,973

Address	Redfin Estimate
2174 West Townsend Rd, Saint Johns, MI 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2152 Sq. Ft.	$235,260
2135 West Townsend Rd, Saint Johns, MI 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1588 Sq. Ft.	$245,510

Address	Redfin Estimate
407 West Townsend Rd, Saint Johns, MI 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 967 Sq. Ft.	$229,241
1412 South Lansing St, Saint Johns, MI 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2324 Sq. Ft.	$281,655

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