1396 E Forest Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 (MLS# 26034067)

1396 E Forest Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

New Listing

$275,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,680 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Active

Current Price: $275,000 List Date: 7/07/2026 Last Modified: 7/08/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to 1396 E Forest - a beautifully historic four-bedroom, two-bathroom home brimming with character and charm. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice the tons of original details that have stood the test of time, offering a rare opportunity to continue restoring this gem back to its full original glory. This is a nice-sized home with room to grow, and it comes with a very large backyard -- perfect for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying some extra outdoor space that's hard to find these days. Location doesn't get much better than this. You're just minutes from Depot Town, with its beloved local shops, restaurants, and community events, and commuting is a breeze with easy access to major expressways I-94, US-23. If you've been searching for a historic home with soul, character, and the bones to make it truly your own, this is your opportunity. Come see the charm for yourself - this beauty is ready for its next chapter. Showings begin after Saturday's open house.

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Listing Details MLS# 26034067

Location Property Info

County: Washtenaw
Street #: 1396
Street Direction: E
Street Name: Forest
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 48198
Zip (4): 3984

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.26
Lot Square Footage: 11326
Lot Dimensions: 75x150
Year Built: 1949
Road Frontage: 75
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 10
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1680
SqFt Above Grade: 1680
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 840
Building Total SqFt: 2520
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: Yes
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Willow Run
Middle School: Ypsilanti Community Middle School
High School: Ypsilanti Community High School
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: K-11-03-476-001
Taxable Value: 104729
SEV: 122500
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 5343
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: na
Zoning: RI

Remarks Misc

Directions: Forest to harris

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Half Baths: Yes
Upper Level Square Feet: 840
Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 840

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 840
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Harris
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Ypsilanti Twp
Subdivision: Townsends

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 163.69

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Welcome to 1396 E Forest - a beautifully historic four-bedroom, two-bathroom home brimming with character and charm. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice the tons of original details that have stood the test of time, offering a rare opportunity to continue restoring this gem back to its full original glory. This is a nice-sized home with room to grow, and it comes with a very large backyard -- perfect for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying some extra outdoor space that's hard to find these days. Location doesn't get much better than this. You're just minutes from Depot Town, with its beloved local shops, restaurants, and community events, and commuting is a breeze with easy access to major expressways I-94, US-23. If you've been searching for a historic home with soul, character, and the bones to make it truly your own, this is your opportunity. Come see the charm for yourself - this beauty is ready for its next chapter. Showings begin after Saturday's open house.
Legal: YP# 99-140 LOT 140 AND E 1/2 OF LOT 139 TOWNSEND'S SUBDIVISION.

Lot Description

Sidewalk: Yes

Street Type

Public: Yes

Util Avail at Street

Storm Sewer: Yes

Utilities Attached

Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

Main Level: Yes

Exterior Material

Other: Yes

Roofing

Asphalt: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Baseboard: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Concrete: Yes

Substructure

Crawl Space: Yes
Partial: Yes

Additional Items

Window Treatments: Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch(es): Yes

Flooring

Wood: Yes

Architectural Style

Historic: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Main Level Exterior Material: Other Roofing: Asphalt Substructure: Crawl Space; Partial Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Storm Sewer Additional Items: Window Treatments Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Baseboard Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch(es) Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Historic Driveway: Concrete Street Type: Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Listing Office: Good Company

Listing Agent: Diane Crouch

Last Updated: July - 08 - 2026

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