542 A St, Jackson, MI 49201
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FOR SALE
0.67 ACRES

542 A St
Jackson, MI 49201

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 4,603 sqft (on 0.67 acres)

$249,000

Original price: $251,000
Est. Mortgage $1,567/mo*
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$249,000

Original price: $251,000
Est. Mortgage $1,567/mo*
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4 Beds
3 Baths
4,603 sqft
(on 0.67 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

Locally known as the Withington Mansion, this 19th Century home built in 1887 offers 4,603 sq ft of potential living space. Step into the grand foyer and envision its breathtaking possibilities. The main level features a formal living room, formal dining room, kitchen, and more. Upstairs, multiple bedrooms and a full bath provide ample space, while the expansive third-level attic is ready to be transformed into the perfect bonus area.
Significant renovations are already underway, including a brand-new roof, extensive demo and cleanout progress, new windows purchased, and more. The detached garage has been refreshed with a new roof, doors, and fresh paint, plus a new wrought iron fence has been run along the back edge of the property. This property is on the path to shine again, offering a rare opportunity to restore a true gem of history. A full list of completed work and a list of what needs to be done, is available.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$54
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 542 A St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 14
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4603 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 5Number of Covered Spaces: 5Has a GarageParking Spaces: 5Parking: Garage Faces Front,Detached
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1887
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2065500000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $249,000Price Per Sqft: $54

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 25061658

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4603 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.67 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 25061658
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listing courtesy of My Smart Team, (517) 295-3948
Production Realty, (517) 879-4141
Benjamin Kono, (517) 295-3948
Production Realty, (517) 879-4141
Source: MichRIC, MLS#25061658
Also Listed on MichRIC, Realcomp II.

Market trends in Jackson

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$173K
$13.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
0.9%MoM
Price per sq ft
$123
$5MoM
Available listings
311

Price History for 542 A St

DatePriceEventSource
01/23/2026$249,000PriceChange
MichRIC #25061658
01/16/2026$251,000PriceChange
MichRIC #25061658
01/09/2026$253,000PriceChange
MichRIC #25061658
01/02/2026$255,000PriceChange
MichRIC #25061658
12/26/2025$260,000PriceChange
MichRIC #25061658
12/19/2025$265,000PriceChange
MichRIC #25061658
12/11/2025$270,000Listed For SaleMichRIC #25061658
03/06/2025$80,000Sold
MichRIC #24061247
02/20/2025$80,000PendingMichRIC #24061247
02/02/2025$80,000ContingentMichRIC #24061247
01/08/2025$80,000PendingToActiveMichRIC #24061247
12/20/2024$80,000PendingMichRIC #24061247
11/29/2024$80,000PriceChange
MichRIC #24061247
04/30/2024$135,000PriceChange
MichRIC #24020835
04/17/2024$140,000PriceChange
MichRIC #23025910
04/08/2024$150,000PriceChange
MichRIC #23025910
03/20/2024$165,000PriceChange
MichRIC #23025910
03/05/2024$170,000PriceChange
MichRIC #23025910
02/19/2024$180,000PendingToActiveMichRIC #23025910
12/22/2023$180,000PendingRE/MAX of Michigan #23025910
12/21/2023$180,000Listed For SaleRE/MAX of Michigan #23025910
12/05/2023$88,497Sold
N/A
10/19/2023$180,000PendingRE/MAX of Michigan #23025910
10/18/2023$180,000ContingentMichRIC #23025910
07/20/2023$180,000Listed For SaleMichRIC #23025910
10/22/2021ListingRemovedRE/MAX of Michigan
03/19/2003$37,000Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$289,400
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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Sqft
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$137,500
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$125,500
04/27/26
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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

My Smart Team, Production Realty, (517) 879-4141
Agent Phone: (517) 295-3948
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2026 MichRIC, LLC. All rights reserved.
542 A St, Jackson, MI 49201 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 4,603 sqft single-family home built in 1887. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MichRIC on Dec 11, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 25061658.