29 E Cross Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48198

New Listing
$490,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 2,760 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,742 Status: Active
Current Price: $490,000 List Date: 7/01/2026 Last Modified: 7/01/2026

Overview

Description

Constructed in 1849, this Federal-style commercial building is situated in Depot Town. It is reputed to have served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. According to local history, Leonard Chase, a 19th-century resident, allegedly concealed individuals of color seeking refuge in Canada within its basement. The storefront tenant is long-term with well estabilsh business. The three apartments are 100% occupied. NDA required for Pro-Forma.

Listing Details MLS# 26033122

Location Property Info

County
Washtenaw
Street #
29
Street Direction
E
Street Name
Cross
Suffix
Street
State
MI
Zip Code
48198
Zip (4)
2871

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.04
Lot Square Footage
1742
Lot Dimensions
0.037
Year Built
1869
Road Frontage
23
Total # Units
3
# Fin Bldg Lvls
4140
Total # Bldgs
Yes
Total SqFt
2760
Full Baths
5
Waterfront
No
School District
Ypsilanti

Tax Info

Tax ID #
11-11-04-463-007
Taxable Value
78539
SEV
280600
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
6579
Tax Year
2025
Spec Assessment & Type
None Known
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
I-94 Exit 183 Huron Street. Take north, cross US 12 (Michigan Ave.), continue north to Cross St. Turn right, head east. In second block of E. Cross St. in Depot Town. North side of the block.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

More Information

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
N Huron St & N River St
Property Sub-Type
Retail
Municipality
Ypsilanti City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
177.54
Prop Avail for Lease?
No

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Constructed in 1849, this Federal-style commercial building is situated in Depot Town. It is reputed to have served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. According to local history, Leonard Chase, a 19th-century resident, allegedly concealed individuals of color seeking refuge in Canada within its basement. The storefront tenant is long-term with well estabilsh business. The three apartments are 100% occupied. NDA required for Pro-Forma.
Legal
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Utilities Attached

Electricity Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public Water
Yes

Uses

Retail
Yes
Other
Yes

Construction Type

Other
Yes

Exterior Material

Brick
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Ownership

Trust
Yes

Below Grade

Basement
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Business Includes

Real Estate
Yes

Util Avail at St

Electricity Available
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Storm Sewer
Yes

Purchase Terms Avail

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Possession

Subject To Tenant Rights
Yes

Property Features

Uses: Retail; Other Ownership: Trust Business Includes: Real Estate Construction Type: Other Exterior Material: Brick Below Grade: Basement Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Water Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at St: Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available; Storm Sewer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional Sale Conditions: None Possession: Subject To Tenant Rights
IDX
Listing Office: Real Estate One Inc
Listing Agent: Heide Otto
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: July - 01 - 2026
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