490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI 48843
OFF MARKET

$262,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,318 sqft

490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI 48843

Est. Refi. Payment $1,694/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 23, 2025 for $255,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$263K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$8K (+3%)
Since last sale
Increased$9K (+3.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +34% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$264K
August 2026$263K
July 2026$262K
June 2026$258K
May 2026$256K
April 2026$255K
March 2026$258K
February 2026$256K
January 2026$256K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
588 Illinois St, Howell, MI
0.11
Single-Family Home
$278,000
07/08/26
3
1
1,750
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
610 N Barnard St, Howell, MI
0.72
Single-Family Home
$260,000
08/14/26
2
1
780
216 Bush St, Howell, MI
0.61
Single-Family Home
$199,000
07/31/26
3
1
1,014
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
709 E Clinton St, Howell, MI
0.60
Single-Family Home
$315,000
10/17/25
3
2
1,274

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
417 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI 48843
0.01
$597,800
3
2
1,908
Off Market
477 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI 48843
0.04
$320,900
3
2
1,540
Off Market
330 Harvard Dr, Howell, MI 48843
0.05
$280,000
3
2
1,384
Recently Sold
314 Cornell St, Howell, MI 48843
0.10
$340,400
3
2.5
2,252
Off Market
300 Cornell St, Howell, MI 48843
0.11
$272,600
3
1
940
Off Market
588 Illinois St, Howell, MI 48843
0.11
$278,000
3
1
1,750
Recently Sold
294 Harvard Dr, Howell, MI 48843
0.14
$1,000,000
4
3
2,640
Recently Sold
594 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI 48843
0.14
$317,000
2
1
896
Off Market
262 Cornell St, Howell, MI 48843
0.16
$429,500
3
2
1,640
Off Market
275 Harvard Dr, Howell, MI 48843
0.17
$599,000
4
4
2,900
Recently Sold
530 Roselane Ct, Howell, MI 48843
0.20
$304,800
2
1.5
1,920
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 490 Chicago Dr.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1940
1,318 sqft
$199/sqft

About this House

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! 
490 Chicago Dr, Howell, MI 48843 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,318 sqft single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for the $255,000 asking price on Jul 23, 2025. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2017 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 3, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $262,600, with a rent estimate of $1,980/month.
Last check for updates: about 9 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

Home Details for 490 Chicago Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,Walk Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Bath Full, Breakfast Nook Room, Kitchen, Living Room
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

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 23, 2025
Source: Realcomp II #20250031708
Sold
$255,000
Jul 2, 2025
Source: Realcomp II #20250031708
Pending
$255,000
Jun 26, 2025
Source: Realcomp II #20250031708
PriceChange
$255,000
Price decreased by 11%
Jun 11, 2025
Source: Realcomp II #20250031708
PriceChange
$285,000
Price decreased by 5%
May 2, 2025
Source: Realcomp II #20250031708
PriceChange
$300,000
Price increased by 0%

Market trends in Howell

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$393K
$4KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
Price per sq ft
$187
$1MoM
Available listings
197
15MoM

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What Locals Say about Howell

At least 228 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

  • 62 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

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

  • 48 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 37 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 36 % Say there are community events

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    "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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  • 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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    "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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  • 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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  • Tom M
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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Great family oriented place to live Great ammenties to include pool, paved walking path and nature trail"
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Frequently asked questions about 490 Chicago Dr

  • What is 490 Chicago Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 490 Chicago Dr in Howell, MI is $262,600.
  • What is the price history for 490 Chicago Dr?
    490 Chicago Dr in Howell, MI last sold for $255,000 in July 2025.
  • Is Howell a buyer's or seller's market?
    Howell is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Howell?
    The median sale price in Howell is $393K. That is up $4K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 490 Chicago Dr?
    The lot at 490 Chicago Dr in Howell, MI is about 0.18 acres (7,841 sq ft).

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