$3,551

closing credit¹

490 Chicago Dr Howell, MI 48843

$299,000
2 beds
1 full
1,068 sqft
0.2 acres
$280 / sqft
House

Property details

About 490 Chicago Dr

WATERFRONT!!! Live in your personal waterfront paradise with 80 feet on all sports Thompson/Howell lake – park your boat in front of your home at the included dock. All interior on first floor and most of lower level freshly painted Agreeable Grey with white Trim. Epoxy coating on lower level Laundry and study area to keep dust down. Michigan Foundation systems has remediated basements walls. Fully transferable, lifetime warranty is included in price. The value is in the lot. 80 feet of frontage - property value is 80 feet x $5000 = $400,000. Lot cannot be split. All interior on first floor and most of lower level freshly painted Agreeable Grey with white Trim.  Epoxy coating on lower level Laundry and study area to keep dust down. Michigan Foundation systems has remediated basements walls. Fully transferable, lifetime warranty is included in price. Home is small but definitely livable. Move in and enjoy the lake right now or tear down and build your dream home. 2 bedrooms, large kitchen with nook, walk-out basement (store your fishing, skiing and other lake toys). New windows 2017, new roof 2015, updated electrical 2013. City water and sewer. Great schools, close to major shopping, walk to quaint downtown Howell for many annual festivities. Quiet neighborhood has been lovingly maintained. No garage. This home is currently occupied as a rental home (tenant may be interested in staying). This waterfront home is being offered in “As Is” condition. Owner will not consider any alternations, additions, improvements, repairs or enhancements to facilitate a transaction.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size1,068 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.18 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingNoGarage
MLS #20240022519
WaterfrontLake, Dock Facilities, Navigable Water, Waterfront

Summary

  • MLS Number: 20240022519
  • MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
  • Office Name: Kermath Realty LLC
  • Office Phone: (734) 649-4903
  • Listing Agent: Jeff Kermath

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$136,900$4,412
2023$126,100$4,163
2022$113,300$4,163
2021$115,900$4,163
2020$113,300$4,106
2019$109,900$3,849
2017$105,000$3,849

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Northwest Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

1233 Bower St

6

Southwest Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.5 mi

915 Gay St

6

Voyager Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.8 mi

1450 Byron Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $84,101. Typical income of Howell, MI residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

13%
<35k
49%
35k-100k
27%
100k-200k
11%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

29%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
26%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • College FootballCollege Football

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BJs Wholesale ClubBJs Wholesale Club
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Best BuyBest Buy

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PaneraPanera
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • LexusLexus
  • LincolnLincoln

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • OldiesOldies
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 490 Chicago Dr

This home is located at 490 Chicago Dr in Howell, MI and zip code 48843. This 1,068 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $299,000.

In January 2025, from all listings sold in Howell, MI there were more than 6 sold above asking price, over 19 sold below and more than 11 were sold right at the asked price. In January 2025 in Howell, MI there were 2.5% less homes for sale than in December. In January 2025, listings were on the market for 49 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $360,767.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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