Step into a storybook setting with this rare and enchanting 19th-century brick schoolhouse, beautifully reimagined as a warm and inviting home. This unique 2-bed, 1-bath all brick home in Grass Lake Schools features soaring 14-ft ceilings, an open floorplan, and original character throughout. The rich history blends seamlessly with modern comfort, offering a rare opportunity for country living with timeless appeal. A detached garage adds convenience, while the peaceful rural setting provides privacy and charm. Don't miss your chance to own a true piece of local history—perfect for those who appreciate character, creativity, and a home with heart.
Sold
$171,000
208 N Portage Rd, Jackson, MI 49201
2beds
1,140sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
0.35 Acres Lot
$173,400 Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$1,048 Estimated rent
Home value
$173,400
$149,000 - $203,000
$1,048/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 20, 2025 at 12:43pm
Listed by:
Watson Brothers Team 517-800-5200,
Coldwell Banker Beiswanger Realty Group
Bought with:
Kylie Jacobs, 6501439930
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25013976
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Michigan Basement,Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,140
- Total interior livable area: 1,140 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 130
Details
- Parcel number: 000140222600600
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Jackson
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $171,000-4.9%$150/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #25013976 | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Contingent | $179,900$158/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25013976 | ||
| 4/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $179,900$158/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25013976 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $37,783 -0.8% |
| 2024 | -- | $38,083 +19.6% |
| 2021 | $1,197 | $31,855 +17.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49201
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10George Long Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.6 mi
- 7/10Grass Lake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 6/10Grass Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.5 mi
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