844 Backus Street

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Description

Well-maintained and desirable duplex located within the city limits, offering immediate income and future upside potential. The property is currently certified through 2028 and features two one-bedroom, one-bathroom units. Unit 1 (Ranch-Style): Occupied by a long-term tenant paying $650/month and responsible for their own utilities. Unit 2 (Up/Down Style): Currently vacant and move-in ready. Rent immediately for approximately $650/month, or update the unit to potentially achieve $750-$800/month in...Well-maintained and desirable duplex located within the city limits, offering immediate income and future upside potential. The property is currently certified through 2028 and features two one-bedroom, one-bathroom units. Unit 1 (Ranch-Style): Occupied by a long-term tenant paying $650/month and responsible for their own utilities. Unit 2 (Up/Down Style): Currently vacant and move-in ready. Rent immediately for approximately $650/month, or update the unit to potentially achieve $750-$800/month in rental income. (Photos are of this units)This is an excellent opportunity for a first-time investor or anyone looking to add a positive cash-flow property with value-add potential to their portfolio. Showing Information:Showings are available for the vacant unit only. Access to the occupied unit will be provided upon receipt of an acceptable offer.
  1. Listed by Mariah LeRolland-Wagner • Keller Williams Ann Arbor Mrkt
    P: (734)-645-5510 C: (734)-645-5510 MariahLeRollandWagner@KW.com

Property Details for 844 Backus Street

Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Residential
Zoning Description
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 06/30/2026 08:23 AM

Property Details for 844 Backus Street

StatusActive
MLS #70535982
Days on Market2
Taxes$1,923 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Multi Family
Year Built1905
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF
CountyJackson County

Location

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Building Information for 844 Backus Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF

Payment Calculator

$629 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$468

Property Taxes

$160

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 844 Backus Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Backus
  • Latitude: 42.25883802
  • Longitude: -84.41892598
  • MLS Area Major: Jackson (38020)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 2-142200000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,923.09
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 66.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Year Built: 1905
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Composition
Utilities
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
Interior Features
  • Basement: true
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: None
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Property History for 844 Backus Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26026294

$94,000
Jun 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #70535982

$94,000
May 2, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491177012

$69,900

+103.7% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26026294

$94,000
06/01/2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #70535982

$94,000
05/02/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491177012

$69,900

+103.7% / yr

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

Public Records for 844 Backus Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$1,881 ($157 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,520 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,520 SqFtLot Size4,356 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905ZoningR-1CountyJACKSONAPN2-142200000

Schools near 844 Backus Street

This home is within Jackson Public Schools.
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Public - K to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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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844 Backus Street is a multi-family home for sale in Jackson, MI 49202. This property was listed for sale on June 1, 2026 by Keller Williams Ann Arbor Mrkt, it's currently listed at $94,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on May 2, 2022. This listing's school district is Jackson Public Schools. Nearby schools include Hunt Elementary School, Bennett School and Middle School At Parkside. 844 Backus Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, multi-family home built in 1905.

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