1396 E Forest Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

New Listing
$275,000
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: 7/07/2026

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
IDX
Listing Office: Good Company
Listing Agent: Diane Crouch
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Last Updated: July - 07 - 2026
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