229 E Lorain St, Monroe, MI 48162
SOLD
NOV 25, 2025

229 E Lorain St
Monroe, MI 48162

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,408 sqft

$113,280

Last Sold: Nov 25, 2025
29% below list $160K
$80/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $650/mo*
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$113,280

Last Sold: Nov 25, 2025
29% below list $160K
$80/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $650/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,408 sqft

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Local Information

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Description

Great opportunity to own this character filled centennial home (1857) within walking distance of the riverfront park & the downtown business district. Relax on the front sitting porch, enjoy the high ceilings & large windows throughout. The large living & dining rooms both feature newer flooring & contemporary decor. The dining room also has a built-in cabinet & a door to the deck. the large galley style kitchen comes w/ appliances incl, A pocket door opens to the 1st floor lavatory. The second floor consists of 3 bedrooms, (including a large primary w/multiple closets), all with new carpet in 2024. The full bath features a nostalgic claw foot tub. The unfinished basement has a laundry area, work area, rear walkout, & an egress window. There is a newer roof on the house, (garage roof not so much), the furnace & central air were installed in 2019. newer concrete for the sidewalk, shared driveway, & rear parking pad. It’s a great house In a great neighborhood @ a great price. Make Home Here. Owner is a licensed real estate agent in the State of Michigan.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 02, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$80/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 229 E Lorain St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bath Full, Bath Lav, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1408 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Above Ground UtilitiesAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Electric Oven, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: GroundLevelwSteps

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Deck, PorchExterior: LightingFoundation: Basement, Poured
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1.5No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1.5Parking: Oneand Half Car Garage,Detached,Electricityin Garage,Garage Faces Front
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1408 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1857
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 58555901834000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $159,500Price Per Sqft: $80/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Aug 31 2024Possession Timing: At Close

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Monroe
School Information
High School District: Monroe

Community

Community Features: SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969.6 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Agent Owned, Short Sale No

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 20240063564Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1408Activation Date: Wed Aug 28 2024Showing Requirements: AppointmentLockBox

Additional Information

Sidewalks
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listed by Keith Weber, (248) 435-1100
RE/MAX First
Bought with: Ben Manley, (734) 497-8249, Key Realty One LLC - Lambertville
Source: Realcomp II, MLS#20240063564

Price History for 229 E Lorain St

DatePriceEventSource
11/25/2025$113,280Sold
N/A
11/27/2024$157,000Sold
Realcomp II #20240063564
08/31/2024$159,500PendingRealcomp II #20240063564
08/28/2024$159,500Listed For SaleRealcomp II #20240063564
07/13/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
07/11/2024$1,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/04/2019$93,000Sold
N/A
09/01/1995$78,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,511
Assessment$160,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 229 E Lorain St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
318 E Lorain St, Monroe, MI
0.09
Single-Family Home
$105,000
05/22/25
3
1.5
1,040
303 E Lorain St, Monroe, MI
0.06
Single-Family Home
$179,000
03/20/26
4
1.5
1,668
508 Saint Marys Ave, Monroe, MI
0.25
Single-Family Home
$145,000
10/23/25
3
1.5
1,622
414 Riverview Ave, Monroe, MI
0.22
Single-Family Home
$185,000
08/21/25
3
1.5
1,356
510 Hollywood Dr, Monroe, MI
0.14
Single-Family Home
$225,000
06/04/25
3
1.5
1,337
473 N Macomb St, Monroe, MI
0.05
Single-Family Home
$162,000
05/15/25
5
2
2,095
26 E Grove St, Monroe, MI
0.16
Single-Family Home
$219,900
02/19/26
3
1.5
1,764
734 N Monroe St, Monroe, MI
0.32
Single-Family Home
$209,000
04/01/26
3
2
1,334

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What Locals Say about Monroe

At least 247 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 88 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 62 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 51 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • J Navarre
    "We have a wonderful Farmers Market, Library System, Biking and walking trails, great parks with free summer concerts. Small town vibes. Friendly people. "
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  • J Navarre
    "Private subdivision. Mostly working professionals and retired community. A few bad apples. We have a group of neighbors that meet in the driveway for an evening glass of wine. "
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  • J Navarre
    "I live in a condominium community. Quiet street and some sidewalks. People enjoy walking, biking and dog walking. "
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  • Trulia User
    "the two main roads telegraph and monroe Street are always laden with construction and I75 always has an accident forcing traffic onto those two streets from the highway, so expect anywhere in monroe to take you 15-25 minutes to get there on a good day"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a condo. No fenced area. Dog must be leashed at all times. No sidewalks available. All walking in the street. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet, clean, friendly neighborhood. People respect one another and care about their neighbors. I really like it here. I hope others will too."
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  • Trulia User
    "We have concerts at the park every summer that are all free to attend for everyone, there’s music of all genres to enjoy."
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  • Susie Q
    "We participate in downtown Monroe events. The music in the park, art, the parades, Christmas tree lighting, the restaurants. You can also spend a day or two walking around reading all the info about Monroe’s history, as well. Talking a stroll by the water...visiting the many parks and many churches to visit of different denominations, too. "
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  • Paityn S.
    "Great neighbor hood, everyone’s very friendly. Very peaceful, and has beautiful views. I’ve lived here since i was born, and definitely plan on raising my family in or near this area. Very homey. "
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  • Susie R.
    "I am five minutes or less from downtown, water ways, restaurants and shopping. Love this area. There is a dog park coming soon and until then plenty of places to walk your dog. "
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  • Katie.focht10
    "There are trails for walking dogs. There is no dog park though. They are talking about doing one though. "
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  • Joshd76ortiz
    "Great town to raise a family! Have all the resources , utilities, restaurants, shopping centers! Great public schools and private. Just a great place to live!"
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  • Jayson P.
    "Long flat and featureless. Easy to forget which direction you’re driving on any of Michigan’s commonly cloudy days"
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  • S.kay1
    "I lived in the neighborhood for 26 years. The residents are neighborly working class, professionals or retirees. I love the spacious property with beautiful mature trees and clean air. Quiet yet close to town, restaurants and a variety of stores. "
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  • Monica K.
    "dog owners do not pick up after there dogs, but it is a kid friendly place to live. the beach is nice and very well maintenanced. most of everyone keeps up on there landscaping. it's very close to the schools and stores along with expressways"
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  • Remillard616
    "They should have sidewalks on Telegraph. to use to walk and ride bike safely. not on a muddy path. "
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  • Whykorey
    "Shoot outs all the time! 3 in the last 2 weeks! Hate this area! Worst place to Live in Monroe! Do not live here!"
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  • Monroe G.
    "My area is so convenient to everything. Neighborhood store, police, hospital, medical facilities and fire department. Local transportation in front of house. Quick access to stores, schools, churches, downtown, concerts and all highways. It is an amazing area to live with a very small turnover of residents. "
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  • Mary M.
    "great area for pet owners. plenty of walking trails and public parks to visit within walking distance."
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  • Mary M.
    "I hope more people see the little gem that Monroe really is. If you take time to talk to your neighbor it's amazing what connections you can make "
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  • Luke T.
    "This is a great neighborhood to live in. The people are friendly and the town is just the right size. There is a lot of potential here. Monroe is just close enough to all of the big cities, but far enough away to avoid the traffic and chaos. "
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  • Ebony M. M.
    "Some people do not pick up after their dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Some allow dog to relieve themselves on neighbors lawn"
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  • Firstclassdivaflyer
    "I grew up here since '72. When the street lights come on...be home, at least in your own yard. Adults; this is a safe neighborhood. Talk to your neighbors/socialize. "
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  • Monroe G.
    "I see people out walking dogs regularly. The dogs seem very friendly as do their owners. The owners pick up after their dogs... many dogs stop by. "
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  • Joseph P.
    "Not a place to walk Dogs busy roads not many sidewalks more of a rural area there are several parks nearby though "
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  • Nf123075
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for almost a year, the people are great. I love to walk my dog and go to the beach. everyone is willing to pitch in, the people make the community "
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  • Krysty H.
    "beware of anything on 5th street. the closer to the higher number streets the better (like 8,9, 10th) besides smith street, most of smith street is terrible."
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  • Monroe Guy
    "Great location for families with great schools... minutes from Toledo, Ann Arbor, and Detroit as well as Windsor, CA. Multitude of museums, zoos, galleries and family friendly restaurants."
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  • Nikki L.
    "All of my neighbors look out for each other. We have eachothers backs without being too nosey. Most of us have surveillance cameras setup around the outside of our homes so it would be incredibly difficult for a crime to happen and no one notice it. Its a very secure and safe feeling."
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  • nf123075
    "I wish I knew, I just moved here. I know there is an Easter egg hunt every year and most of the people are great all the time"
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  • Brandi K.
    "We have Community yard sales, and also the Fire works that are located next door to my neighborhood at Sterling State Park. Wonderful beach access as well. "
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  • Kingthomas
    "Everyone watches out for each other’s house. Most of the people get along here. I grew up here and all my kids did too. "
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  • Bree_brancheau
    "it's close to stores and Restaurants. It's very laid back and relaxed area. close to parks and beaches. "
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  • Carrie O.
    "Great family area. Many parks within walking distance. Friendly neighborhood. Shopping and restaurant within quarter of a mile. Centrally located in Monroe, close to everything: hospital, health clubs, churches, etc."
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  • Jim I.
    "This neighborhood is mixed with retirees, working people and families. It is a safe neighborhood and everyone looks out for their neighbors. Walk to the river (1 block away), walk to the Post Office or downtown (3 or 4 blocks away). A great place to live."
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229 E Lorain St, Monroe, MI 48162 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,408 sqft single-family home built in 1857. This property is not currently available for sale. 229 E Lorain St was last sold on Nov 25, 2025 for $113,280 (29% lower than the asking price of $159,500). The current Trulia Estimate for 229 E Lorain St is $165,900.