844 Backus Street

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Active
$94,000
2 beds
844 Backus Street, Jackson, MI 49202
Est: $662/moGet pre-approved
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.1 acresLot Size
1905Year Built

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.
116 days on Market
  • Listed by: Mariah LeRolland-Wagner 734.645.5510 MariahLeRollandWagner@KW.com Brokerage DRE #6505294733 • Keller Williams Ann Arbor Mrkt
Last updated: 06/01/2026 11:32 PM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 81026026294

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Property Information for 844 Backus Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,923 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential Income / Multi Family
  • County: Jackson County
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Lot Size: 0.10 AC / 4,356 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 42.258812
  • Longitude: -84.418898
  • Cross Street: Backus & North St
  • MLS Area Major: Jackson (38020)
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 2142200000
  • Tax Amount Summer: $1,923.09
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,923.09
  • Tax Assessed Value: $28,254.00
  • Tax Legal Description: E 1/2 OF LOT 1 BLK 9 FOOTE & BENNETT'S ADD
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • High School District: Jackson
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 66.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 4356.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 66x66
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Road Frontage Feet: 66
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 36800.0
  • Class Name: Residential Income
  • Year Built: 1905
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Number Of Buildings: 1
  • Roof: Composition
Utilities
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer At Street
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement: true
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: None
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • UnitOneBedNumberOf: 2
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number of Units Total: 2
  • Unit Records: 2
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Description: A
  • Total Rent: $600.00
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Type: One Bedroom
Unit 2
  • Description: B
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Type: One Bedroom

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—
Jun 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #81026026294

$94,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26026294

$94,000
06/01/2026

Listed (Active)

MiRealSource #70535982

$94,000
06/01/2026

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #81026026294

$94,000

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 Record2025$1,663 ($139 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,520 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,520 SqFtLot Size4,356 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905Year Renovated1905ZoningR-1CountyJACKSONAPN2-142200000

Schools near 844 Backus Street

This home is within Jackson Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hunt Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Bennett School
Public - K to 2
Middle School At Parkside
Public - 6 to 8
Jackson High School
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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More information about 844 Backus Street, Jackson, MI 49202

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 116 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 2-bed, 0-bath multi-family home built in 1905.

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