490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI 48843
OFF MARKET

490 Chicago Dr
Howell, MI 48843

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,318 sqft

$256,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,564/mo*
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$256,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,564/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,318 sqft

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Description

This is your opportunity to enjoy lake life in style from this adorable walkout on 80ft of all sports Thompson Lake in Howell. Home has been recently updated with neutral painted interior and carpeting. Look out over your pristine lake frontage from the true breakfast nook with cafe style built-in benching with storage. Kitchen has newer appliances. Two main floor bedrooms with closets. Well maintained vintage style tile in the bathroom also features a pedestal sink. Bright walkout basement with large storage area and potential to finish flooring for added living space! Enjoy 80 feet of frontage to build a dock and enjoy sunrise views in every season. All sports Thompson Lake is an all-seasons destination, fit for boating, kayaking, and ice skating. Wishing for something larger? The township setback variance would allow you to build a 2,400sqft footprint here. Schedule your showing today! 
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
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 490 Chicago Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,Walk Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 5
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1318 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Built In Refrigerator, Free Standing Gas Range, MicrowaveMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: GroundLevel

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation: Basement, Block
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: No Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: All Sports Lake, Dock Facilities, WaterfrontRoad Frontage: PavedOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public SewerWater Body: Thompson Lake
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 818 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 500 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 60

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New ConstructionDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 0731301052

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $255,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 01 2025Possession Timing: At Close

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7840.8 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Short Sale No, Standard

Offer

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

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 20250031708Above Grade Unfinished Area: 818Activation Date: Fri May 02 2025Showing Requirements: AppointmentLockBox
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Erin Williams, (734) 775-0795
KW Realty Livingston
Bought with: Amanda L Martinez, (810) 306-0123, KW Realty Livingston
Source: Realcomp II, MLS#20250031708

Price History for 490 Chicago Dr

DatePriceEventSource
07/23/2025$255,000Sold
Realcomp II #20250031708
07/02/2025$255,000PendingRealcomp II #20250031708
06/26/2025$255,000PriceChange
Realcomp II #20250031708
06/11/2025$285,000PriceChange
Realcomp II #20250031708
05/02/2025$300,000PriceChange
Realcomp II #20250031708
04/03/2025$299,000Listed For SaleN/A
03/09/2025$299,000ListingRemovedRealcomp II #20240022519
09/09/2024$299,000PriceChange
Realcomp II #20240022519
08/02/2024$315,000PriceChange
Realcomp II #20240022519
07/17/2024$325,000PriceChange
Realcomp II #20240022519
06/06/2024$343,000PriceChange
Realcomp II #20240022519
04/11/2024$344,000PriceChange
Realcomp II #20240022519
04/01/2024$336,000Listed For SaleN/A
10/15/2023ListingRemovedN/A
07/13/2023$362,000Listed For SaleN/A
04/14/2022ListingRemovedN/A
04/13/2022$325,000PriceChange
N/A
09/03/2017$1,100ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/25/2017$1,100PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/10/2017$1,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
08/03/2017$190,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/20/2017$195,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/30/2017$200,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/24/2017$210,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/24/2017$200,000PendingAgent Provided
03/21/2017$200,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/09/2001$175,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Howell

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$365K
$4.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.5%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$172
$1MoM
Available listings
146
3MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,534
Assessment$275,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$1,641/mo
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Comparable Sales for 490 Chicago Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
300 Cornell St, Howell, MI
0.11
Single-Family Home
$265,000
07/08/25
3
1
940
477 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI
0.04
Single-Family Home
$310,000
10/02/25
3
2
1,540
330 Harvard Dr, Howell, MI
0.05
Single-Family Home
$280,000
12/19/25
3
2
1,384
125 University Dr, Howell, MI
0.40
Single-Family Home
$275,000
12/05/25
2
1
991
109 Cornell St, Howell, MI
0.39
Single-Family Home
$340,000
06/26/25
3
1
1,728
90 Chilson Rd, Howell, MI
0.74
Single-Family Home
$270,000
07/25/25
2
1
1,208
262 Cornell St, Howell, MI
0.16
Single-Family Home
$414,900
10/02/25
3
2
1,640
2485 Wellington Dr, Howell, MI
0.60
Single-Family Home
$265,000
01/26/26
3
2
1,040

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What Locals Say about Howell

At least 225 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 67 % Say there's wildlife

  • 63 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 37 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 35 % Say there are community events

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  • Cheryl K DeVries
    "I’ve lived in my neighborhood 12 yrs and it’s wonderful place to live. People are friendly. To walk and enjoy nature and be in a subdivision is wonderful. "
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  • Rachel Simonyi
    "I was born and raised in Howell. I also raised my 3 children here and we all love it. Most of my immediate family lives here and has raised or raises there children here also. "
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  • 7xsssmsq7r
    "Pretty much just school buses. The roads real nice you can get restaurants that deliver food out here and the roads are pretty much clear in the winter time."
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  • 7xsssmsq7r
    "I just moved out here. Everyone I have met are very friendly and helpful. They go out of there way help "
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  • Storyrob
    "There are plenty of sidewalks. Motorist are courteous at crosswalks. All dogs are on a leash. People want to meet him. "
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  • Jessica Katzenberger
    "Lots of families and family atmosphere. Open spaces no HOA but everyone takes care of their properties and they are all well maintained. "
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  • Kandra Czarnowski
    "I lived here 22 years. Very family oriented. We’ve enjoyed raising our kids in this community. Very safe. Very community oriented "
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  • Jpowlison
    "A good mix of young families with children and older adults. Pride of ownership is obvious. We enjoy watching the wildlife out by our 2 ponds."
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  • Kandra Czarnowski
    "Amazing place to live. Safe, friendly, convenient. Small town feeling in a large suburb. Great schools. "
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  • Cheryl K DeVries
    "Excellent academic and Band and Sports programs through the High school. Parents look out for other children besides their own. Friendly & Safe neighborhoods"
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  • Barbara Smigels
    "Lived here for 19 years. Love it!!! Quiet, safe and great people. Love the downtown area with all the old buildings. "
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  • Ponciano
    "The most important thing is to be sure you have enough of the information you need to know about the process and how it will work for you."
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  • Barbara Smigels
    "I’ve lived here for 19 years. We love it! Friendly, safe with a small town feel. I’ve met the nicest people here. "
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  • Aileen S.
    "Downtown is a great place to visit and shop with unique boutiques. Great for kids and adults. M Street Bakery is my favorite!"
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  • Kylie G. .
    "This is a pretty safe area to raise children and there’s lots of things close by, like stores, and doctors offices... so I really suggest moving here! You won’t regret it !!"
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  • Katie R.
    "It is a great place to raise your kids. The schools have high quality teachers. There are many opportunities to get involved with the community. There is something for everyone in Howell."
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  • Nicholas C.
    "plenty of lakes and parks to go walking on trails and enjoy outdoors. no real dog parks to do unleashed play or indoor parks for winter. "
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  • Angela H.
    "Howell is a great commuter suburb. It’s far away enough from the city that you don’t have chaos getting where you need to go."
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  • Michael C. J.
    "Great area. Perfect to raise a family!! Plan to live here for a while.. Super quiet, safe and everything you need is super close. Great and clean area"
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  • Rachel H.
    "We are close to the downtown area where regular community events are held such as: Trick or Treating, Balloonfest, Melonfest & Fantasy of Lights parade. "
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  • Chantalafton
    "It has gotten so busy over the last 10 years! Traffic is miserable around here these days! I hope people stop moving here. Or I’m moving out. Not a small town anymore. "
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  • Jamie U.
    "Legend of Sleepy Howell at Halloween, and the Farmers market is AMAZING!! Downtown is so charming and full of life, you never want to leave."
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  • Debiforsythe
    "ballonfest, melon festival, hiking trails, great neighbor's, great wines, fishing trips , trails. rides, color tours, great camping. snowmobiles, the great lakes and best of all great people"
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  • Ryan M.
    "Drivers visiting friends on the lake tend to drive fast while going through the neighborhood. We never let our kids play out in front of our house unsupervised because of speeding/distracted driving."
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  • Paul W.
    "Usually goes fast without any difficulty. Most areas are accessible for commuting. Freeways are very convenient"
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  • Paul
    "There is a lot of room for dogs. Most homes have acreage for pets. There are no sidewalks out here."
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  • Syweiss74
    "I have lived here for 2 years and love it. People are friendly, schools are great all areas seemed well maintained. "
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  • Tom M
    "It is a good town with good people and many things to do , such as ballooon fest , melon fest , lights parade ."
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  • Shawna W.
    "Great neighborhood. Been here for 15 years. Our daughter grew up with awesome schools, friends and so much community involvement. "
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  • Hck357
    "Ppl walk their dogs and pick up after them. Some let their dogs bark too much. HOA does nothing about it. "
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  • Jozlyn O.
    "My aunt lives around here and every time I visit I fall in love more and more!! Very beautiful neighborhoods here."
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  • Kmp061092
    "My commute is 25 minutes. I live in Howell and drive to Hartland. quite a lot of traffic for this area. "
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  • Tim H.
    "Great family oriented place to live Great ammenties to include pool, paved walking path and nature trail"
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  • Todd K.
    "I go from Howell to Okemos. It is approximately 30 miles one way. It takes about 30 minutes using I96."
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490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI 48843 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,318 sqft single-family home built in 1940. This property is not currently available for sale. 490 Chicago Dr was last sold on Jul 23, 2025 for $255,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $255,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 490 Chicago Dr is $256,500.