A rare opportunity to own one of the most prominent historic homes on the Old West Side, the John and Emily Bonin House, c. 1898. This unique Second Empire-inspired brick home, which features a full length front porch and a mansard roof, is the perfect blend of historic charm and modern updates. The home features three stories of updated living space plus a partially furnished walkout basement and a large two-story garage/carriage house that could be used for a workshop, studio, storage, or converted to an ADU. The home was featured on the Old West Side historic homes tour in 2017.
The interior of the home features four bedrooms (including a full floor master bedroom with views of downtown Ann Arbor, and one bedroom that is a two-room suite), a first floor den/office, a basement family room/office with fireplace, two updated bathrooms (one with a large walk in shower), an updated kitchen, and large living and dining rooms.
The outside of the home has a huge fully fenced backyard, beautiful landscaping by Lotus Gardenscapes, and a covered and private side porch.
The home is perfectly located across the street from Wurster Park, one block from the acclaimed Bach Elementary School, on the AATA 27 bus line, and easily walkable and bikeable to downtown Ann Arbor, University of Michigan’s Central Campus, and Michigan Stadium.
Updates include:
Full interior restoration in 2012-2016, including new Anderson windows throughout, new electric and plumbing, new hardwood oak floors throughout, renovated bathrooms and kitchen, and new HVAC
New roof and dormers in 2024
New driveway in 2017
New half round gutters in 2017
New backyard fence and back porch in 2017
Whole house exterior tuckpointing and block repair in 2024
The home is owner occupied. Please do not visit the home without an appointment. HOME ENERGY SCORE OF 4. DOWNLOAD REPORT AT stream.a2gov,org
Sold for $1,270,000 on 01/10/25
$1,270,000
514 W Madison St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
4beds
3,058sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$1,267,800 Zestimate®
$415/sqft
$3,327 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 07, 2025 at 04:15pm
Listed by:
Marygrace Liparoto 734-497-6774,
RE/MAX Home Sale Services
Bought with:
Scott Guyor, 6501326371
The Charles Reinhart Company
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20240089028

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, High Efficiency Sealed Combustion, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGYSTAR Qualified AC Equipment, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Energy Star Qualified Dryer, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Washer, Free Standing Gas Oven, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet
- Windows: Energy Star Qualified Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Walk Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,058 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,558
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Three Car Garage, Detached, Electricityin Garage, Garage Door Opener, Workshop In Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Dimensions: 66.00 x 132.00
Details
- Parcel number: 090929319024
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Basement, Brick Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Rubber
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
- Major remodel year: 2020
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Service 100 Amp, Utility Smart Meter
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground Utilities, Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, Hvac, Insulation, Lighting, Roof, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
- Water conservation: Efficient Hot Water Distribution
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors
Location
- Region: Ann Arbor
- Subdivision: WILLIAM S MAYNARDS ADD
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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Estimated market value
$1,267,800