840 Backus Street
- Listed by: RHONDA K. MILES 517.414.3169 rhondamiles.realtor@gmail.com • C-21 Affiliated - Jackson
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$118,000
Avg days on market
66
Sale-to-list ratio
85.4%
Jackson, MI
9 comparable properties found
$14,000
Sold 10/01/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,440
- Square Feet
- 0.15
- Acres
$25,000
Sold 05/15/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,455
- Square Feet
- 0.11
- Acres
$105,500
Sold 10/15/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,436
- Square Feet
- 0.17
- Acres
$148,000
Sold 03/04/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,610
- Square Feet
- 0.2
- Acres
$139,600
Sold 07/16/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,308
- Square Feet
- 0.13
- Acres
$118,000
Sold 11/19/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,592
- Square Feet
- 0.13
- Acres
$131,000
Sold 03/18/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,572
- Square Feet
- 0.14
- Acres
$130,000
Sold 01/15/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,502
- Square Feet
- 0.3
- Acres
$100,000
Sold 02/17/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,351
- Square Feet
- 0.36
- Acres
Location
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1Property Information for 840 Backus Street
- Taxes: $1,412 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Jackson County
- Zoning: Residential
- ZoningDescription: Residential
- Architectural Style: Other
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1935
- Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
- Cross Streets: South off North St.
- Municipality: Jackson City
- Subdivision: Foote & Bennett
- Body of Water: None
- Directions: South off North St.
- Area - Major: Jackson County - JX
- Street #: 840
- Street Name: BACKUS
- City: Jackson
- State: MI
- Zip Code: 49202
- County: Jackson
- Latitude: 42.258622
- Longitude: -84.418923
- Area - Minor: Jackson County - JX
- Taxable Value: 28650.0
- Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
- Assoc. Fee Payable: Other
- Tax ID #: 2-142600000
- Association: No
- SEV: 28650
- Parking Features: Detached
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Attached Garage: No
- Driveway: Gravel, Paved
- Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
- Total Open Houses Count: 0
- SqFt Source: Other
- Lot Dimensions: 132 x 66 x 132
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1454.0
- SqFt Above Grade: 1454.0
- Lot Measurement: Acres
- Lot Acres: 0.2
- Lot Square Footage: 8712.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.2
- Tax Year: 0
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Legal: Lot 4, Blk 9
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- New Construction: No
- Total Floor Plans Count: 0
- Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1935
- Video Groups: 0
- Mineral Rights: Unknown
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
- Water Source: Public
- Water: Public
- Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
- Stories: 2
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Street Type: Paved
- Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
- Substructure: Partial
- Heating: Forced Air
- Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Fireplace: No
- Room Total: 0
- Fireplaces Total: 0
- Basement: Yes
- Total Baths: 1.0
- Full Baths: 1
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
- Heating: Yes
- Heat Source: Natural Gas
- Heat Type: Forced Air
- Kitchen Features: Eating Area
- Bedrooms: 3
- Half Baths: 0.0
- Main Full Baths: 1
- Main Half Baths: 0
- Main Level SQFT: 1004
- Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
- Basement Full Baths: 0.0
- Basement Half Baths: 0.0
- Total Basement SQFT: 858.0
- Terms Available: Cash, Conventional
Property History for 840 Backus Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2012 | Sold Realcomp #55021076940 | $19,000 | — |
| Mar 14, 2012 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #21076940 | $19,000 | — |
| Mar 7, 2012 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #328856202 | $19,000 | -24.5% / yr |
| Mar 6, 2012 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #21076940 | — | |
| Mar 6, 2012 | Contract Signed Realcomp #55021076940 | — | |
| Dec 21, 2011 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #21076940 | $32,000 | — |
| Dec 21, 2011 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #55021076940 | $32,000 | — |
| Jun 23, 2006 | Sold Realcomp #55021094395 | $95,000 | — |
| Jun 23, 2006 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #21094395 | $95,000 | — |
| Jun 20, 2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1108150810 | $95,000 | — |
| Jun 3, 2006 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #21094395 | — | |
| Jun 3, 2006 | Contract Signed Realcomp #55021094395 | — | |
| May 5, 2006 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #21094395 | $89,900 | — |
| May 5, 2006 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #55021094395 | $89,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2012 | Sold Realcomp #55021076940 | $19,000 |
| 03/14/2012 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #21076940 | $19,000 |
| 03/07/2012 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #328856202 | $19,000 -24.5% / yr |
| 03/06/2012 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #21076940 | — |
| 03/06/2012 | Contract Signed Realcomp #55021076940 | — |
| 12/21/2011 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #21076940 | $32,000 |
| 12/21/2011 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #55021076940 | $32,000 |
| 06/23/2006 | Sold Realcomp #55021094395 | $95,000 |
| 06/23/2006 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #21094395 | $95,000 |
| 06/20/2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1108150810 | $95,000 |
| 06/03/2006 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #21094395 | — |
| 06/03/2006 | Contract Signed Realcomp #55021094395 | — |
| 05/05/2006 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #21094395 | $89,900 |
| 05/05/2006 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #55021094395 | $89,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 840 Backus Street
Schools near 840 Backus Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | K to 2 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hunt Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Bennett School PublicK to 2 | ||
Middle School At Parkside Public6 to 8 | ||
Jackson 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 840 Backus Street, Jackson, MI 49202 | $19,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,454 | 8,712 |
$65,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,278 | 8,712 | |
$68,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,458 | 4,356 | |
$17,600 | 3 | 1 | 1,214 | 3,920 | |
$10,500 | 3 | 1 | 924 | 3,920 | |
$97,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,492 | 8,712 | |
$12,000 | 2 | 1 | 770 | 3,920 | |
$65,000 | 2 | 1 | 720 | 3,223 | |
$34,000 | 2 | 1 | 776 | 3,484 | |
$50,000 | 6 | 3 | – | 7,405 | |
$51,000 | 1 | 1 | 684 | 3,790 | |
$148,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,610 | 8,712 | |
$70,000 | 2 | 1 | 788 | 3,920 | |
$110,000 | 4 | 1 | 1,758 | 8,712 | |
$110,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,048 | 5,793 | |
$62,000 | – | – | 1,722 | 5,227 |
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