918 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
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OFF MARKET

$85,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 850 sqft

918 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202

Est. Refi. Payment $631/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 15, 2013 for $26,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$85.4K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-2.5%)
Since last year
Increased$16K (+22.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$59K (+222.3%)
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 +65% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$85K
September 2026$88K
August 2026$88K
July 2026$82K
June 2026$83K
May 2026$70K
April 2026$69K
March 2026$67K
February 2026$69K
January 2026$67K
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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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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
841 Bennett St, Jackson, MI
0.09
Single-Family Home
$75,000
04/21/26
3
1
1,521
626 Oakhill Ave, Jackson, MI
0.40
Single-Family Home
$25,000
06/12/26
3
1
1,184
831 Bush St, Jackson, MI
0.15
Single-Family Home
$146,500
08/04/26
3
1
1,224
930 Backus St, Jackson, MI
0.04
Single-Family Home
$108,150
09/21/26
3
1
1,070
902 Backus St, Jackson, MI
0.05
Single-Family Home
$110,000
10/29/25
4
1
1,758
833 Backus St, Jackson, MI
0.12
Single-Family Home
$70,000
03/16/26
2
1
788
302 Hill St, Jackson, MI
0.36
Single-Family Home
$130,000
08/07/26
3
1
902
823 N West Ave, Jackson, MI
0.25
Single-Family Home
$132,000
02/13/26
3
1
1,078

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
914 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.01
$158,100
4
2
1,580
Off Market
922 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.01
$132,600
4
1
1,701
Off Market
Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
Backus St #3, Jackson, MI 49202
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
924 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.03
$108,400
2
1
1,376
Off Market
919 Bennett St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.03
$125,200
3
1
1,260
Off Market
915 Bennett St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.03
$133,400
3
1
1,092
Off Market
910 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.03
$195,300
3
2
1,620
Off Market
921 Bennett St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.03
$98,300
3
1
1,232
Off Market
928 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.03
$96,200
3
1
1,104
Off Market
909 Bennett St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.04
$124,600
2
1
1,048
Off Market
904 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.04
$163,400
3
2
1,688
Off Market
925 Bennett St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.04
$146,200
3
1
1,395
Off Market
915 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.04
$96,000
1
2
1,188
Off Market
930 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.04
$108,150
3
1
1,070
Recently Sold
911 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.05
$102,600
3
1
980
Off Market
608 W North St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.05
$128,900
3
1
1,099
Off Market
933 Bennett St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.05
$140,600
3
1
1,142
Off Market
907 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.05
$107,900
2
2
1,228
Off Market
907 Bennett St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.05
$95,500
3
1
803
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
850 sqft
$100/sqft
Garage

About this House

Great little 3 bedroom home at 918 Backus St. Great quiet location, walking distance to shopping, restaurants, the Jackson Crossing and everything in between! New carpet upstairs in the the bedrooms and hallway, washer and drying included in basement! Nice size lot with 1 car detached garage. NIce front and back porches, both screened so you don't have to worry about bugs. Don't miss this one! Apply online at www.ReardonRentals.comNO PETS on this one, sorry...Requires: 1) Six months at current employer 2) Good rental reference 3) No prior evictions or judgements(RLNE510237)
918 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 850 sqft single-family home built in 1910. It last sold for $26,500 on Jul 15, 2013. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2014 with an asking price of $725 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 2, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $85,400, with a rent estimate of $1,314/month.

Home Details for 918 Backus St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 2, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$725
Aug 22, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$725
Aug 29, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$725
Aug 8, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$725
Jul 15, 2013
Source: MichRIC #21065825
Sold
$26,500

Market trends in Jackson

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$199K
$333MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$132
$1MoM
Available listings
396
3MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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What Locals Say about Jackson

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  • 72% say there's holiday spirit
  • 62% say there are sidewalks
  • 51% say neighbors are friendly
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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

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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 918 Backus St

  • What is 918 Backus St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 918 Backus St in Jackson, MI is $85,400.
  • What is the price history for 918 Backus St?
    918 Backus St in Jackson, MI last sold for $26,500 in July 2013.
  • Is Jackson a buyer's or seller's market?
    Jackson is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Jackson?
    The median sale price in Jackson is $199K. That is up $333 from the prior month.
  • Does 918 Backus St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 918 Backus St in Jackson, MI has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 918 Backus St?
    The lot at 918 Backus St in Jackson, MI is about 0.20 acres (8,712 sq ft).

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