844 Backus Street

Jackson, MI 49202

$94,000
Price
2
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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 • Brokerage DRE #6505294733 • Keller Williams Ann Arbor Mrkt
    P: (734)-645-5510 C: (734)-645-5510 MariahLeRollandWagner@KW.com

Property Details for 844 Backus Street

Zoning
Residential
ZoningDescription
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 06/01/2026 11:15 PM

Property Details for 844 Backus Street

StatusActive
MLS #26026294
Days on Market3
Taxes$1,923 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family / 2 to 4 Units
Year Built1905
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF
CountyJackson County
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Building Information for 844 Backus Street

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

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$629 per month

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Principal and Interest

$468

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Property Information for 844 Backus Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Backus & North St
  • Municipality: Jackson City
  • Street #: 844
  • Street Name: Backus
  • Suffix: Street
  • City: Jackson
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49202
  • County: Jackson
  • Latitude: 42.258812
  • Longitude: -84.418898
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 28254.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 2-142200000
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 36800
Parking
  • Parking Total: 0.0
  • Driveway: None
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Corner Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 66x66
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Square Footage: 4356.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: E 1/2 OF LOT 1 BLK 9 FOOTE & BENNETT'S ADD
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Multi Family
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Util Avail at Street: Natural Gas Available, Public Sewer, Public Water
  • Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Public Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: None
  • Basement Yes/No: Yes
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 0
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 0.0
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: None
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number of Units: 2
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • BathsTotal: 1
  • BedsTotal: 1
  • FullBaths: 1
  • HalfBaths: 0
  • ActualRent: $600.00
  • Occupied: Yes
  • Description: A
Unit 2
  • BathsTotal: 1
  • BedsTotal: 1
  • FullBaths: 1
  • HalfBaths: 0
  • Occupied: No
  • Description: B
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Tenant
  • Tenant Pays: Electric, Gas
  • Owner Pays: Trash Collection, Water
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 844 Backus Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26026294

$94,000—
May 2, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491177012

$69,900

+103.7% / yr

May 2, 2022

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #22007773

$69,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2026

Listed (Active)

Michigan Regional Information Center #26026294

$94,000
05/02/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1491177012

$69,900

+103.7% / yr

05/02/2022

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #22007773

$69,900

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.
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 2, 2026 by Keller Williams Ann Arbor Mrkt, it's currently listed at $94,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 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, 2-bath, multi-family home built in 1905.

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