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Property Description
Well-maintained and desirable duplex located within the city limits, offering immediate income and future upside potential. The property is currently certified through 2028 and features two one-bedroom, one-bathroom units. Unit 1 (Ranch-Style): Occupied by a long-term tenant paying $650/month and responsible for their own utilities. Unit 2 (Up/Down Style): Currently vacant and move-in ready. Rent immediately for approximately $650/month, or update the unit to potentially achieve $750-$800/month in rental income. (Photos are of this units) This is an excellent opportunity for a first-time investor or anyone looking to add a positive cash-flow property with value-add potential to their portfolio. Showing Information: Showings are available for the vacant unit only. Access to the occupied unit will be provided upon receipt of an acceptable offer.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 844 Backus St
General
- Price: $94,000
- Taxes: $1,923
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 26026294
- Updated: 6/12/2026
- Added to Site: 87 day(s) ago
Location
- County: Jackson
- Cross Streets: Backus & North St
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- # Buildings: 1
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Roof: Composition
- Year Built: 1905
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,356
- Lot Dimensions: 66 x 66
- Frontage: Paved
- Lot Features: Sidewalk, Corner Lot
- Zoning: Residential
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,923.09
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
- Landlord Pays: Trash Collection, Water
- Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: E 1/2 OF LOT 1 BLK 9 FOOTE & BENNETT'S ADD
- Property ID: 2-142200000
Listed by Keller Williams Ann Arbor Mrkt, Mariah LeRolland-Wagner
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Schools
Schools serving 844 Backus St
School District:Jackson Public Schools
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Price & Sales History for 844 Backus St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/02/2026
Listed
$94,000
34.48%
MLS
5/02/2022
Sold
$69,900
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 844 Backus St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,663
—
$38,700
5%
2025
$1,663
46%
$36,800
12%
2022
$1,142
—
$32,900
26%
2022
$1,142
—
$26,100
-1%
2022
$1,142
2%
$26,300
10%
2020
$1,116
—
$23,900
-4%
2020
$1,116
3%
$24,950
12%
2019
$1,086
5%
$22,350
8%
2018
$1,036
9%
$20,700
10%
2017
$950
2%
$18,850
1%
2016
$932
2%
$18,700
-8%
2015
$913
2%
$20,250
41%
2014
$893
-24%
$14,400
-29%
2013
$1,177
—
$20,300
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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844 Backus Street, Jackson, MI 49202 (MLS# 26026294) is a Single Family property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 844 Backus Street is currently listed for $94,000 and was received on June 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 844 Backus Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Jackson? You can browse all Jackson real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

