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OFF MARKET

8251 Carpenter Rd
Reading, MI 49274

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,075 sqft (on 2.81 acres)

$122,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $777/mo*

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$122,500

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $777/mo*

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3 Beds

1 Bath

1,075 sqft

(on 2.81 acres)

Local Information

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Description

NOW SHOWING! 3BD, 1BA Ranch on crawl space with Large Barn located on 2.8 Acres. Call listing agent for details!

8251 Carpenter Rd, Reading, MI 49274 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,075 sqft single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $93,000 on Feb 2, 2024 (15% below the $109,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $122,500, with a rent estimate of $1,393/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

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Outdoor

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A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

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Listed

180+ days ago

Home Details for 8251 Carpenter Rd

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 6
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1075 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Electricity AvailableLaundry: Main Level
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace
Gas & Electric Has Electric on Property
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition ShingleOther Structures: Barn(s)
Parking & Garage No Garage
Frontage Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building Construction Materials: OtherNot a New Construction
Property Information Parcel Number: 30150051000120583

Price & Status
Price List Price: $109,900
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Dec 20 2023

Location
Direction & Address City: Reading
School Information High School District: Reading

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1075 Square Feet

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.81 Acres

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 23029991

Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago

Listed by Julie J Games, (517) 437-7771

CENTURY 21 Affiliated

Bought with: Julie J Games, (517) 437-7771, CENTURY 21 Affiliated

Source: MichRIC, MLS#23029991

Price History for 8251 Carpenter Rd

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/02/2024	$93,000	Sold	MichRIC #23029991
Recording Date 02/02/2024 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/01/2024		ListingRemoved	MichRIC #23029991

12/21/2023	$109,900	Contingent	MichRIC #23029991

12/01/2023	$109,900	PriceChange	MichRIC #23029991
Price Change $20,000 (22%)
09/12/2023	$89,900	PriceChange	MichRIC #23029991
Price Change $20,100 (-18%)
08/15/2023	$110,000	Listed For Sale	MichRIC #23029991

Market trends in Reading

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$117
Assessment	$9,200

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8251 Carpenter Rd

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
7441 Cambria Rd, Hillsdale, MI	1.48	Single-Family Home	$108,000	01/16/26	2	1	814
7410 Cambria Rd, Hillsdale, MI	1.47	Single-Family Home	$147,000	12/30/25	2	1	1,136
5411 Lilac Rd, Reading, MI	1.90	Single-Family Home	$199,900	03/02/26	3	1	1,675
2488 Wilson St, Hillsdale, MI	1.44	Single-Family Home	$390,000	07/16/25	4	2.5	3,553
2713 Lilac Rd, Hillsdale, MI	1.62	Single-Family Home	$73,500	04/24/26	3	1.5	1,474
5740 W Montgomery Rd, Camden, MI	2.53	Single-Family Home	$102,240	08/19/25	4	1	1,684
2160 Lilac Rd, Hillsdale, MI	2.20	Single-Family Home	$280,000	08/28/25	3	1	1,638
1440 Dimmers Rd, Reading, MI	2.50	Single-Family Home	$267,000	03/20/26	4	1	1,468

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FOR SALE
2.5 ACRES
$379,000
4 bd
2 ba
2,280 sqft
7944 Gilmore Rd,
Reading, MI 49274
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
OFF MARKET
Lilac Rd,
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Hillsdale Real Estate
OFF MARKET
Lilac Rd,
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Michigan Whitetail Properties
OFF MARKET
Est. $150,100
3 bd
1 ba
1,297 sqft
7480 Cambria Rd,
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Michigan Top Producers
OFF MARKET
Est. $411,600
4 bd
2.5 ba
3,553 sqft
2488 Wilson St,
Hillsdale, MI 49242
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
OFF MARKET
Est. $124,100
2 bd
1 ba
840 sqft
2909 Lilac Rd,
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Century 21 Drews Realty
SOLD
DEC 30, 2025
$147,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,136 sqft
7410 Cambria Rd,
Hillsdale, MI 49242
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
SOLD
JAN 16, 2026
$108,000
2 bd
1 ba
814 sqft
7441 Cambria Rd,
Hillsdale, MI 49242
CENTURY 21 Affiliated

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What Locals Say about Reading

At least 6 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
91 % Say car is needed
90 % Say yards are well-kept
88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
82 % Say there's holiday spirit
78 % Say it's dog friendly
73 % Say there are sidewalks
60 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say streets are well-lit
49 % Say neighbors are friendly
43 % Say people would walk alone at night
30 % Say there's wildlife
20 % Say there are community events
20 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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Apartments for Rent

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Homes for sale near 8251 Carpenter Rd

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2.5 ACRES
$379,000
4 bd
2 ba
2,280 sqft
7944 Gilmore Rd,
Reading, MI 49274
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
1.2 ACRES
$359,900
3 bd
2 ba
1,500 sqft
7302 N Lakeview Dr,
Hillsdale, MI 49242
The Danberry Company - Temperance
$154,900
3 bd
1 ba
1,572 sqft
105 W Elm St,
Reading, MI 49274
Southern Marsh Realty
$74,837
3 bd
2 ba
1,875 sqft
407 Chestnut St,
Reading, MI 49274
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
1.29 ACRES
$399,999
4 bd
2 ba
3,648 sqft
115 W Silver St,
Reading, MI 49274
Southern Marsh Realty
0.33 ACRES
$167,500
6 bd
2 ba
3,112 sqft
121 W State St,
Reading, MI 49274
RE/MAX Preferred Realty
FORECLOSURE
0.79 ACRES
$197,593
3 bd
2 ba
5640 S Hillsdale Rd,
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Bang Realty
0.95 ACRES
$205,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,460 sqft
107 Mary St,
Camden, MI 49232
Spieth & Satow Auctions & Real Estate
8.1 ACRES
$299,900
2 bd
1 ba
1,056 sqft
8785 Berry Rd,
Reading, MI 49274
Southern Marsh Realty
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SOLD
MAY 22, 2026
$100,000
4 bd
2 ba
1,904 sqft
2996 Lilac Rd,
Hillsdale, MI 49242
SOLD
MAY 14, 2026
$129,900
5 bd
3 ba
1,976 sqft
252 W Lincoln,
Reading, MI 49274
Coldwell Banker Groves Real Estate
SOLD
MAY 7, 2026
$175,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,126 sqft
313 W Silver St,
Reading, MI 49274
SOLD
MAY 5, 2026
$115,000
4 bd
1 ba
1,068 sqft
411 N Main St,
Reading, MI 49274
SOLD
APR 28, 2026
$80,000
3 bd
1,248 sqft
3732 Bigelow Rd,
Reading, MI 49274
SOLD
APR 24, 2026
$73,500
3 bd
1.5 ba
1,474 sqft
2713 Lilac Rd,
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Goedert Real Estate - Adr
SOLD
APR 24, 2026
$85,000
W Silver St,
Reading, MI 49274
Five Star Real Estate-Lansing
SOLD
APR 3, 2026
$130,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,136 sqft
4039 N Pleasant Rd,
Hillsdale, MI 49242
RE/MAX Elite Group
SOLD
MAR 20, 2026
$92,160
3 bd
1 ba
1,572 sqft
105 W Elm St,
Reading, MI 49274
SOLD
MAR 20, 2026
$175,000
0.5 ba
1,860 sqft
108 Lynn St,
Reading, MI 49274
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8251 Carpenter Rd
Reading, MI 49274

$122,500

$122,500

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