208 North Portage Road

1,140 Sq. Ft.
$150 / Sq. Ft.
1,140
Sq. Ft.
$150
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step into a storybook setting with this rare and enchanting 19th-century brick schoolhouse, beautifully reimagined as a warm and inviting home. This unique 2-bed, 1-bath all brick home in Grass Lake Schools features soaring 14-ft ceilings, an open floorplan, and original character throughout. The rich history blends seamlessly with modern comfort, offering a rare opportunity for country living with timeless appeal. A detached garage adds convenience, while the peaceful rural setting provides privacy...Step into a storybook setting with this rare and enchanting 19th-century brick schoolhouse, beautifully reimagined as a warm and inviting home. This unique 2-bed, 1-bath all brick home in Grass Lake Schools features soaring 14-ft ceilings, an open floorplan, and original character throughout. The rich history blends seamlessly with modern comfort, offering a rare opportunity for country living with timeless appeal. A detached garage adds convenience, while the peaceful rural setting provides privacy and charm. Don't miss your chance to own a true piece of local history—perfect for those who appreciate character, creativity, and a home with heart.
  1. Listed by Watson Brothers Team • Brokerage DRE #6505425011 • Coldwell Banker Beiswanger Realty Group
    P: (517)-800-5200 info@watsonbrothersrealestate.com

Property Details for 208 North Portage Road

Architectural Style
Other
LISTING CLOSED: 06/20/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 208 North Portage Road

StatusSold
MLS #25013976
Days on Market44
Taxes$1,371 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1880
Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,246 SF
CountyJackson County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Beiswanger Realty Group

Sold By LPT Realty, LLC

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Building Information for 208 North Portage Road

Stories1Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,246 SF

Payment Calculator

$983 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$869

Property Taxes

$114

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 208 North Portage Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: E Michigan Ave
  • Municipality: Leoni Twp
  • Directions: From E Michigan Ave, go north, house is on the left (west)
  • Area - Major: Jackson County - JX
  • Street #: 208
  • Street Direction: N
  • Street Name: Portage
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Jackson
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49201
  • County: Jackson
  • Latitude: 42.245385
  • Longitude: -84.269758
  • Area - Minor: Jackson County - JX
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 25309.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 000-14-02-226-006-00
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 38083
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Front
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 120 X 130
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1140.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1140.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Square Footage: 15246.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: BEG AT PT OF INTERSECTION OF W LN OF PORTAGE RD WITH N LN OF SEC 2 TH S ALG W LN OF SD RD 1006.5 FT FOR PL OF BEG OF THIS DESCN TH W PAR WITH N SEC LN 16.5 FT TH N 77DEG W 99 FT TH S 116.5 FT TH SELY PAR WITH NLY LN OF TERRITORIAL RD 132 FT TO W LN O F PORTAGE RD TH NELY AND N ALG W LN OF SD RD TO BEG. SEC 2 T3S R1E .3A
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 1
  • Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 04-08-2025 10:24:18 AM
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Brick
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • Substructure: Michigan Basement, Partial
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 5
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Living Room, Bathroom 1, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1140
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 0.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 208 North Portage Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 20, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1903692495

$171,000—
Jun 20, 2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25013976

$171,000—
Jun 20, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70460635

$171,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/20/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1903692495

$171,000
06/20/2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25013976

$171,000
06/20/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70460635

$171,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 208 North Portage Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$1,371 ($114 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,144 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,144 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,113 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880ZoningRS SUBUCountyJACKSONAPN000-14-02-226-006-00

Schools near 208 North Portage Road

This home is within Grass Lake Community Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
George Long Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Grass Lake Middle School
Public6 to 8

Grass Lake High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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