65 S Howell Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242

New Listing
$350,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,005 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,890 Status: Active
Current Price: $350,000 List Date: 3/02/2026 Last Modified: 3/02/2026

Description

This beautifully preserved Victorian residence blends historic character with thoughtful modern updates, ideally located just minutes from Hillsdale College. Built in 1882, the home offers a timeless architectural presence paired with improvements designed for today's living. Featuring 10-foot ceilings on the main level and 9-foot ceilings upstairs, the interior showcases original craftsmanship throughout, including eleven distinctive leaded-glass windows and custom millwork unique to each main-floor room. The grand foyer highlights a dramatic circular staircase, restored fireplace surround, and impressive 6-foot pocket doors that open into formal living and dining spaces ideal for entertaining. The fully renovated kitchen, was thoughtfully designed with high-quality custom cabinetry and in-floor radiant heat, blending elevated function with period-appropriate style. An updated upstairs office provides flexible space for remote work, study, or additional living needs

Supplements: Additional updates include all water supply lines replaced with PEX, a main-floor bath added and a mini split-system unit providing efficient cooling and supplemental heat. Architecturally correct replacement windows have been installed to preserve the home's historic integrity while improving efficiency. Outdoor living has been beautifully enhanced. A former Portico was transformed into a spacious 17x17 covered porch perfect for relaxing on warm-weather days and summer evenings. The grounds are surrounded by mature landscaping, including hydrangeas, irises, hostas, lilac, and a striking redbud tree. Established trumpet vines provide natural summer shade and privacy, creating a peaceful retreat just steps from downtown conveniences. The two-car detached carriage-style garage offers lower-level parking with generous loft storage above, a rare and desirable feature. Rich in history, architectural detail, and thoughtful updates, this legacy property offers scale, craftsmanship, and timeless design in one of Hillsdale's most sought-after neighborhoods. This company makes no warranties or representations regarding the information provided; interested parties are responsible for verifying its accuracy.

More Information MLS# 26007496

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Barry and South Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence Municipality: Hillsdale City

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale List Price/SqFt: 116.47 Ownership Type: Private Owned

General Property Info

New Construction: No Lot Dimensions: 173x62 Road Frontage: 62 Garage Y/N: Yes Garage Spaces: 2 Fireplace: Yes Total Fireplaces: 1 Waterfront: No Income Property: No Basement: Yes Total Rooms AG: 12 Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3005 SqFt Above Grade: 3005 Below Grade Finished SqFt: 1500 Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 1500 Building Total SqFt: 4500 Total Beds Above Grade: 4 Main Level Primary: Yes Stories: 2 School District: Hillsdale # of Outbuildings: 1 Association YN: No Lot Measurement: Acres Lot Acres: 0.25 Lot Square Footage: 10890 Year Built: 1882 Total Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1 Total Baths: 3

Tax Info

Taxable Value: 63077 SEV: 94500 For Tax Year: 2025 Seller's Annual Property Tax: 2654.24 Tax Year: 2025 Homestead %: 100 Spec Assessment & Type: none Tax ID #: 006-426-303-04

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: This beautifully preserved Victorian residence blends historic character with thoughtful modern updates, ideally located just minutes from Hillsdale College. Built in 1882, the home offers a timeless architectural presence paired with improvements designed for today's living. Featuring 10-foot ceilings on the main level and 9-foot ceilings upstairs, the interior showcases original craftsmanship throughout, including eleven distinctive leaded-glass windows and custom millwork unique to each main-floor room. The grand foyer highlights a dramatic circular staircase, restored fireplace surround, and impressive 6-foot pocket doors that open into formal living and dining spaces ideal for entertaining. The fully renovated kitchen, was thoughtfully designed with high-quality custom cabinetry and in-floor radiant heat, blending elevated function with period-appropriate style. An updated upstairs office provides flexible space for remote work, study, or additional living needs Legal: . W4 S 62 FT LOT 69 BLK 23 SOUTH ADD FOURTH WARD. AS OF 12/31/2018 - WARD 4 . W4 S 62 FT LOT 69 BLK 23 SOUTH ADD FOURTH WARD.

Lot Description

Sidewalk: 1

Street Type

Paved: 1 Public: 1

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available: 1 Electricity Available: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Natural Gas Available: 1 Storm Sewer: 1

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected: 1 Natural Gas Connected: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water

Public: 1

Terms Available

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: 1 Main Level: 1

Exterior Material

Wood Siding: 1

Roofing

Composition: 1

Parking Features

Detached: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

Heat Source

Natural Gas: 1

Sale Conditions

None: 1

Heat Type

Hot Water: 1 Radiant: 1

Air Conditioning

Mini-Split: 1

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms: 3 Upper Full Baths: 1 Upper Half Baths: 1 Upper Level Square Feet: 1255 Total Baths Above Grade: 3

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 1 Main Full Baths: 1 Main Level SQFT: 1750

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0 Total Lower SQFT: 0

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 1500 Total Basement SQFT: 1500

Driveway

Paved: 1

Substructure

Full: 1 Walk-Out Access: 1

Windows

Insulated Windows: 1 Replacement: 1 Screens: 1 Storms: 1

Kitchen Features

Center Island: 1 Pantry: 1

Fireplace

Formal Dining: 1

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Ensuite: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1 Water Softener Owned: 1

Exterior Features

Other: 1

Fencing

Chain Link: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Porch(es): 1 Deck: 1

Flooring

Wood: 1

Landscape

Decor Fence: 1 Flower Garden: 1 Garden Area: 1 Shrubs/Hedges: 1 Terraced Yard: 1

Architectural Style

Victorian: 1

Possession

Negotiable: 1

Location Property Info

County: Hillsdale Street #: 65 Street Direction: S Street Name: Howell Suffix: Street State: MI Zip Code: 49242 Zip (4): 1846

OfficeContract Info

Status: Active List Price: $350,000 Current Price: $350,000 Listing Date: 2026-03-02

Remarks Misc

Directions: East side of Howell St. between South and Barry

Property Features

Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Exterior Material: Wood Siding Roofing: Composition Windows: Insulated Windows; Replacement; Screens; Storms Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access Lot Description: Sidewalk Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Storm Sewer Kitchen Features: Center Island; Pantry Fireplace: Formal Dining Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Ensuite; Garage Door Opener Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Hot Water; Radiant Air Conditioning: Mini-Split Exterior Features: Other Fencing: Chain Link Flooring: Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch(es) Landscape: Decor Fence; Flower Garden; Garden Area; Shrubs/Hedges; Terraced Yard Parking Features: Detached; Garage Door Opener Architectural Style: Victorian Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Possession: Negotiable Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Kitchen Length: 18.00 Length: 18.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Main Width: 10.00 Dining Room Length: 18.00 Length: 18.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Main Width: 10.00 Remarks: Formal Other Length: 11.00 Length: 11.00 Width: 16.00 Level: Main Width: 16.00 Living Room Length: 20.00 Length: 20.00 Width: 17.00 Level: Main Width: 17.00 Laundry Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 9.00 Level: Main Width: 9.00 Primary Bedroom Length: 11.00 Length: 11.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Main Width: 14.00 Primary Bathroom Length: 6.00 Length: 6.00 Width: 13.00 Level: Main Width: 13.00 Bedroom 2 Length: 19.00 Length: 19.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Upper Width: 14.00 Bedroom 3 Length: 12.00 Length: 12.00 Width: 16.00 Level: Upper Width: 16.00 Bedroom 4 Length: 8.00 Length: 8.00 Width: 14.00 Level: Upper Width: 14.00 Remarks: Or Office Bathroom 2 Length: 7.00 Length: 7.00 Width: 4.00 Level: Upper Width: 4.00 Bathroom 3 Length: 9.00 Length: 9.00 Width: 10.00 Level: Upper Width: 10.00 Loft Length: 9.00 Length: 9.00 Width: 8.00 Level: Upper Width: 8.00 Other Length: 8.00 Length: 8.00 Width: 17.00 Level: Main Width: 17.00 Remarks: Foyer Other Length: 10.00 Length: 10.00 Width: 5.00 Level: Main Width: 5.00
Listing Office: Playford Real Estate
Listing Agent: Carolyn Scholfield
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Last Updated: March - 02 - 2026
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