542 A Street, Jackson, MI 49201 (MLS# 25061658)

542 A Street, Jackson, MI 49201

$249,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 4,603 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 29,185 Status: Active

Current Price: $249,000 List Date: 12/11/2025 Last Modified: 6/26/2026

Overview

Description

Locally known as the Withington Mansion, this 19th Century home built in 1887 offers 4,603 sq ft of potential living space. Step into the grand foyer and envision its breathtaking possibilities. The main level features a formal living room, formal dining room, kitchen, and more. Upstairs, multiple bedrooms and a full bath provide ample space, while the expansive third-level attic is ready to be transformed into the perfect bonus area. Significant renovations are already underway, including a brand-new roof, extensive demo and cleanout progress, new windows purchased, and more. The detached garage has been refreshed with a new roof, doors, and fresh paint, plus a new wrought iron fence has been run along the back edge of the property. This property is on the path to shine again, offering a rare opportunity to restore a true gem of history. A full list of completed work and a list of what needs to be done, is available.

Listing Details MLS# 25061658

Location Property Info

County: Jackson
Street #: 542
Street Name: A
Suffix: Street
State: MI
Zip Code: 49201
Zip (4): 1001

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.67
Lot Square Footage: 29185
Lot Dimensions: 120 x 215 x 162
Year Built: 1887
Road Frontage: 232
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 5
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 14
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4603
SqFt Above Grade: 4603
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1838
Building Total SqFt: 6441
Total Beds Above Grade: 4
Total Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 3
School District: Jackson
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 2-065500000
Taxable Value: 71748
SEV: 144700
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3579.25
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: None known
Zoning: Residential
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: From Wildwood, turn right on Edward Ave then right on A street.

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: 2
Upper Level Square Feet: 2681
Total Baths Above Grade: 3

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1922

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 1838
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Edward Ave & Woodward Ave
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Jackson County - JX
Municipality: Jackson City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 54.1
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Locally known as the Withington Mansion, this 19th Century home built in 1887 offers 4,603 sq ft of potential living space. Step into the grand foyer and envision its breathtaking possibilities. The main level features a formal living room, formal dining room, kitchen, and more. Upstairs, multiple bedrooms and a full bath provide ample space, while the expansive third-level attic is ready to be transformed into the perfect bonus area. Significant renovations are already underway, including a brand-new roof, extensive demo and cleanout progress, new windows purchased, and more. The detached garage has been refreshed with a new roof, doors, and fresh paint, plus a new wrought iron fence has been run along the back edge of the property. This property is on the path to shine again, offering a rare opportunity to restore a true gem of history. A full list of completed work and a list of what needs to be done, is available.
Legal: LOTS 7, 8, 9 & 10 HEWITT'S SUB DIV OF LOTS 43 TO 80 INCL OF OAKLAWN ADD

Street Type

Public: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes

Laundry Features

Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes

Exterior Material

Stucco: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Parking Features

Detached: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Baseboard: Yes
Forced Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Substructure

Full: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup Exterior Material: Stucco; Wood Siding Substructure: Full Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Baseboard; Forced Air Parking Features: Detached; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Traditional Street Type: Public Terms Available: Cash Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Listing Office: Production Realty

Listing Agent: My Smart Team

Last Updated: June - 26 - 2026

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