Now is your chance to be a part of the iconic "Terror on Tillson," Romeo's famed Halloween street! Welcome home to the "Tillson Apothecary" - Built in 1871, this historic Victorian home is filled with authentic character inside & out, just waiting for your final touches and updates. Inside, an open-concept layout includes living room, dining room, and eat-in-kitchen. Gorgeous original details include solid double arch-top doors between the living room & front library (currently used as bedroom), built-in cabinetry in the dining room, exposed brick details, original moldings, stained woodwork, hardwood floors, & more. Kitchen expansion features cathedral ceiling with hand-crafted wood truss-style beams, console sink, leaded glass windows, brick range enclosure, stainless steel appliances, staggered-height upper cabinets with display shelves, butcher-block countertops, and peninsula snack-bar that seats 3-4 barstools. Main floor also includes "Flex Room" that can be used as 4th bedroom, den/family room, home office, etc. Laundry is located on main floor along with full bath with clawfoot tub (note: separate corner shower was removed but plumbing is in place to add back). Upstairs, 3 additional bedrooms complete the home. Small 2nd floor bedroom could be reimagined into 2nd full bath. Outside, a covered rear porch overlooks the expansive side & rear fenced yards. Other exterior details include original gingerbread trim on porches and gables, window pediment details, beautiful stone foundation, and real wood louvered shutters. Large garage/2-story barn provides ample space for hobbies and storage. Boiler replaced in 2024. Sale includes all kitchen & laundry appliances as well as AC units. Home sold in as-is condition.
For sale
Price cut: $30K (11/22)
$299,900
139 Tillson St, Romeo, MI 48065
3beds
1,902sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1871
0.35 Acres Lot
$293,000 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Peninsula snack-barHistoric victorian homeFlex roomCovered rear porchHand-crafted wood truss-style beamsHardwood floorsBeautiful stone foundation
- 58 days |
- 4,136 |
- 345 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 19, 2025 at 01:34am
Listed by:
Michael Mason 248-762-5180,
The Agency Hall & Hunter 248-644-3500
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20251045543
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 77
- Dimensions: 11 X 7
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 11 X 15
Other
- Level: Entry
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13 X 9
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 X 11
Flex room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 286
- Dimensions: 22 X 13
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 276
- Dimensions: 23 X 12
Laundry
- Level: Entry
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 9 X 4
Library
- Level: Entry
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 X 14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Window Units
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
Features
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,902 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,902
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage, Oversized, Workshop In Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 86 x 174
Details
- Parcel number: 0402151012
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block, Crawl Space, Michigan Basement, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1871
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Subdivision: TILLSON & HARTUNGS ADD
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Romeo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $152,775
- Annual tax amount: $6,225
- Date on market: 10/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 58 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$293,000
$278,000 - $308,000
$2,048/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2025 | Price change | $299,900-9.1%$158/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20251045543 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $329,900+19.2%$173/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20251045543 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2022 | Sold | $276,750-7.7%$146/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Realcomp II #2210083653 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2021 | Listed for sale | $299,900+25%$158/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #2210083653 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,226 +1.4% | $171,500 +3.3% |
| 2024 | $6,138 +206.5% | $166,000 +14.1% |
| 2023 | $2,003 -58.6% | $145,500 +12.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,893/mo
Principal & interest
$1451
Property taxes
$337
Home insurance
$105
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 48065
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Amanda Moore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Romeo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Romeo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
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