265 Amherst St, Jackson, MI 49203
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FOR SALE
0.26 ACRES

265 Amherst St
Jackson, MI 49203

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,292 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$139,500

Original price: $147,000
Est. Mortgage $935/mo*
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$139,500

Original price: $147,000
Est. Mortgage $935/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,292 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)
We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Climate Control
Heating & Cooling
Price/Sqft
$108
Listed
20 days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 265 Amherst St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Calling all first-time home buyers! Investors, and people who would like a quaint home to make your own. Are you looking for a 3-bedroom single-family home? This is It! Located in a well-established Summit Township neighborhood. The property sits on an approximate 0.25-acre lot providing a spacious yard for outdoor living, gardening, or recreation. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and major commuter routes, the home offers the appeal of a quiet residential setting while remaining close to everyday amenities. Its generous lot size and established surroundings make it an excellent opportunity for homeowners or investors looking for a property with long-term potential.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 97% nearby.

Home Details for 265 Amherst St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 8
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1292 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDryerLaundry: In Kitchen,Laundry Room,Main LevelRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Space HeaterHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall Unit(s),Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shingle
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage Door Opener,Detached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 20

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 455131522801900

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $139,500Price Per Sqft: $108

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 26035547

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1292 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, MSHDA, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 26035547
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Shantelle Hawkins, (517) 315-1905
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, (517) 787-9800
Source: MichRIC, MLS#26035547
Also Listed on MichRIC, Realcomp II.

Market trends in Jackson

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$179K
$10.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$127
$5MoM
Available listings
337
26MoM

Price History for 265 Amherst St

DatePriceEventSource
07/28/2026$139,500PriceChange
MichRIC #26035547
07/13/2026$147,000Listed For SaleMichRIC #26035547

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$136,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 265 Amherst St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
284 Stanford Ln, Jackson, MI
0.14
Single-Family Home
$110,000
02/03/26
3
1.5
1,807
335 Prairie St, Jackson, MI
0.14
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$165,000
02/20/26
3
1
950
148 Walcott Ave, Jackson, MI
0.26
Single-Family Home
$150,000
10/15/25
3
1
1,694
264 Amherst St, Jackson, MI
0.04
Single-Family Home
$195,000
12/10/25
4
1.5
1,550
2561 Parkside Dr, Jackson, MI
0.34
Single-Family Home
$126,000
07/06/26
3
1
1,056
352 Oakwood Ave, Jackson, MI
0.29
Single-Family Home
$119,000
10/24/25
2
1
1,035
144 Walcott Ave, Jackson, MI
0.28
Single-Family Home
$155,000
06/05/26
2
1
1,690

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Jackson

At least 527 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 42 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 37 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 35 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 22 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Colleen Meyer
    "it quiet here , peaceful I’ve only been here a few months but it’s a lot cheaper than most places. Just from what I seen. "
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  • Colleen Meyer
    "i just moved here so i really do t know but i do hear the town clock which Is a nice sound and it seems weeks quiet and peaceful"
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  • Chris Morris
    "You need a car to reliably get around this town. Everything isn’t that close by either. Public transportation is available but can be tricky to learn."
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  • Uniqueone
    "There is a bunch of stray cats around here. Also some wild animals like skunks, raccoons & opossums come around."
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  • Jake_wright0
    "People tend to mess with and antagonize animals and mess with people when they have a dog outside either walking it or not"
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  • Crystal C.
    "There are Lots of parks that accept dogs, they are very friendly and well maintained, sidewalks are clear."
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  • Carmen
    "VFW has events and so does the Book Cottage. The High School has a Homecoming Parade. The public beach at the lake is well kept and peaceful."
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  • Jsmiskovic
    "Neighbors can walk their dogs without worry and most of the neighbors have dogs themselves. We all work together when someone’s dog gets loose."
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  • Marystittsifers42
    "I live very close to the highway and commute to Lansing. The roads in Jackson need to be updated badly. They are badly damaged and cannot accommodate the amount of traffic in some areas."
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  • Ehubler06
    "A lot of shootings, other then that it could be a good city other then that and the horrible roads....."
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  • Emalee C.
    "It’s an easy commute to most places, within 10 minutes of most things you’d need. Far enough away not to be too busy. "
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  • Heyjay31
    " Clean well maintained downtown, looks good thanks for making it look good Jackson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
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  • Jsmiskovic
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 14 years and it is a more mature neighborhood . My neighbors are friendly and watch out for each other."
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  • Stello
    "Cute park across the street has occasional events and is safe, lit at night and very well maintained"
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  • Marystittsifers42
    "I've lived in Jackson 40 of my 44 years. Like any town it has its issues, but for the most part it is a good place to live."
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  • Meesha R.
    "there is a park down on our street. make sure you go with your children to the park and dont let them go alone!"
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  • Lito D. B.
    "It's a very small town, so it's relatively easy to get around by foot when the weather is nice. During the winter, there is a bus system, taxi's and of course my go-to is Uber or Lyft."
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  • Victoria H.
    "Great parks and schools. Close to shopping, dining and entertainment. Friendly neighbors and maintained neighborhood."
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  • Ninarcochrane
    "it is a quite area with lots of churches and a decent selection of places to eat. has two gas stations and sidewalks "
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  • Tiffany L.
    "Jackson is a good town but it is becoming unsafe for families especially kids. I would love to live out in the country where it’s more safer and away from everyone to have more privacy."
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  • Brittanymanning1519
    "i just move to jackson here and I like and my kids love it happy to be here there is a lot of help that I got to get. "
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  • Taylor J.
    "Great area for kids! There are so many parks and schools. I've loved here my whole life (of 22 years) and I wouldn't move anywhere else."
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  • Shanna J. P.
    "drive-bys nobody looks out for one another I have one good neighbor and that's right beside me to The Back Of Me. the entire GPD are awesome force in their presence is known and felt they do their job and Beyond!"
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  • Miss P.
    "never let your little ones out of your sight for a moment! either other kids will peer pressure them or trick them into doing wrong doing or they going to get snatched! not to mention all the shootings and drive-bys! only good thing I can say is the police respond very quickly to this area!"
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  • Kopavi D.
    "we have neighborhood garage sales and we have had a neighborhood party. We have high participation in Trick or Treat for Halloween. "
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  • AB
    "This is a great neighborhood to raise children. There are great sports and club activities available for kids through the school or independent club programs. It’s a fun place to grow up!"
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  • David S.
    "you see people walling riding bikes and wallking there dogs on a regular basis. there are parks and playgroundscwhoch are kept up"
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  • AB
    "Great neighbors! Safe neighborhood. Very quiet neighborhood. Kids playing and neighbors taking walks - very friendly place to live!"
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  • Kay B
    "I’ve lived in my neighborhood for five years and it’s gone down hill in the last few years And want to move ASAP "
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  • Margaret B.
    "We have lived here 10 years and are moving due to vocational relocation. mostly quiet and you can walk your dog. Jackson is near and has a plethora of family activities. "
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  • Scot T.
    "baseball softball pool swimming golf racing hot air balloons bike riding little leauge baseball pop warner football"
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  • Jancav43
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for over 20 years and find the neighbors friendly and that everyone maintains their home and yard. Also businesses are a short distance away which is very convenient."
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  • Breannadorfe
    "churches, shelters, and companies around the area have clothes and food drives. every year there is a fair in the summer and christmas lights in the winter. "
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  • Kristy H.
    "It not bad at all just a short drive. I like the route , it’s scenic and quite lovely . I like to drive also ."
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  • Kristen
    "Nice and quiet ,close to golf course and shopping roads are well maintained for Jackson grounds are well groomed taken care of low crime "
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  • Trulia User
    "People might shoot or run over your dog if it goes on their property. Or it might be taken to the pound. Or they will catch it and give it back to you. People tend to be crappy, but are unpredictable."
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  • Kimmers4871
    "That you can freely walk your dog around the neighborhood knowing that all other dos will be on a leash which makes it safe for you and your pet to walk also. "
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  • mhodw
    "long with traffic . no good fast roads to get from north to south. have to go through town. morning traffic is pretty backed up."
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  • Laura
    "People let their dogs run loose of and on some breeds are not viewed favorably but those have owners that keep them chained or inside. "
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  • Jlgleckler
    "There are a lot of dogs near my apartment and the sidewalks are always taken care of. Most people say hi when you’re passing by. "
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LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Shantelle Hawkins, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, (517) 787-9800
Agent Phone: (517) 315-1905
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2026 MichRIC, LLC. All rights reserved.
265 Amherst St, Jackson, MI 49203 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,292 sqft single-family home built in 1963. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MichRIC on Jul 13, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 26035547.