$275,000
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
MLS# 26034067
4 beds | 2 baths | 1680 sqft
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Property Description
Welcome to 1396 E Forest - a beautifully historic four-bedroom, two-bathroom home brimming with character and charm. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice the tons of original details that have stood the test of time, offering a rare opportunity to continue restoring this gem back to its full original glory. This is a nice-sized home with room to grow, and it comes with a very large backyard -- perfect for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying some extra outdoor space that's hard to find these days. Location doesn't get much better than this. You're just minutes from Depot Town, with its beloved local shops, restaurants, and community events, and commuting is a breeze with easy access to major expressways I-94, US-23. If you've been searching for a historic home with soul, character, and the bones to make it truly your own, this is your opportunity. Come see the charm for yourself - this beauty is ready for its next chapter. Showings begin after Saturday's open house.
Details
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Harris
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Ypsilanti Twp
Subdivision: Townsends
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 163.69
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 75x150
Road Frontage: 75
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 10
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1680
SqFt Above Grade: 1680
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 840
Building Total SqFt: 2520
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Willow Run
High School: Ypsilanti Community High School
Middle School: Ypsilanti Community Middle School
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.26
Lot Square Footage: 11326
Year Built: 1949
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 104729
SEV: 122500
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 5343
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: na
Zoning: RI
Tax ID #: K-11-03-476-001
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to 1396 E Forest - a beautifully historic four-bedroom, two-bathroom home brimming with character and charm. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice the tons of original details that have stood the test of time, offering a rare opportunity to continue restoring this gem back to its full original glory.
This is a nice-sized home with room to grow, and it comes with a very large backyard -- perfect for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying some extra outdoor space that's hard to find these days.
Location doesn't get much better than this. You're just minutes from Depot Town, with its beloved local shops, restaurants, and community events, and commuting is a breeze with easy access to major expressways I-94, US-23.
If you've been searching for a historic home with soul, character, and the bones to make it truly your own, this is your opportunity. Come see the charm for yourself - this beauty is ready for its next chapter. Showings begin after Saturday's open house.
Legal: YP# 99-140 LOT 140 AND E 1/2 OF LOT 139 TOWNSEND'S SUBDIVISION.
Lot Description
Sidewalk: 1
Street Type
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Storm Sewer: 1
Utilities Attached
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Main Level: 1
Exterior Material
Other: 1
Roofing
Asphalt: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Baseboard: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Half Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 840
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 840
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 840
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Partial: 1
Additional Items
Window Treatments: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Porch(es): 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Architectural Style
Historic: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Washtenaw
Street #: 1396
Street Direction: E
Street Name: Forest
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 48198
Zip (4): 3984
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $275,000
Current Price: $275,000
Listing Date: 2026-07-06
Remarks Misc
Directions: Forest to harris
Property Features
Laundry Features: Main Level
Exterior Material: Other
Roofing: Asphalt
Substructure: Crawl Space; Partial
Lot Description: Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Storm Sewer
Additional Items: Window Treatments
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Baseboard
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch(es)
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Historic
Driveway: Concrete
Street Type: Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA
Possession: Negotiable
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
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Listing Office: Good Company
Listing Agent: Diane Crouch
Last Updated: July - 12 - 2026
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