Unlock a rare opportunity with the Couillard House, a historic 1912 Channing landmark offering an expansive 4,100 sq ft of living space. Situated on a significant .43-acre corner lot, this 3-story, 12-bedroom, 2.5-bath property is brimming with character and potential. Originally serving as a bustling rooming house from 1912 through the mid-1950s for railroad and transient workers during Channing's vibrant growth period, this property is steeped in local history. You'll find charming original details throughout, from ornate doorknobs to classic hardwood floors and a large enclosed sunporch complete with a working original doorbell – a true nod to its past. The possibilities here are as vast as the home itself, offering a flexible canvas as a grand family residence with unparalleled space for multi-generational living, or capitalize on its unique history and layout to create a sought-after inn, or establish a community space, artist retreat, or boutique lodging. Beyond its historical appeal, the property features a spacious 2-car garage and the practical advantage of a newer roof with ice shields. With its undeniable curb appeal and rich past, Couillard House is more than just a building; it's an incredible space ready for its next venture.
Closed
$60,000
511 Bell Ave, Channing, MI 49815
12beds
4,096sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
0.43 Acres Lot
$60,000 Zestimate®
$15/sqft
$1,533 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 23, 2025 at 01:56pm
Listed by:
BETSY SAWICKY 906-282-0752,
STEPHENS REAL ESTATE 906-774-8570
Bought with:
KELLY CHALLANCIN, 6501420449
LEEDS REAL ESTATE
Source: Upper Peninsula AOR,MLS#: 50174711
Originating MLS: Upper Peninsula Assoc of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 12
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 7 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 256
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 128
- Dimensions: 16 x 8
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 12 x 17
Family room
- Level: Second
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 256
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 304
- Dimensions: 19 x 16
Office
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range/Oven, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: First Floor Laundry, First Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,600
- Total interior livable area: 4,096 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,096
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: More than 2 Stories
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 98
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 98 x 185 x 99 x 196
- Features: Large Lot - 65+ Ft., Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 00540700600
- Zoning: Res
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Probate Listing,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Drilled Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Channing
- Subdivision: Milwaukee Land Co's Sub
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private