928 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
OFF MARKET

928 Backus St
Jackson, MI 49202

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,104 sqft

$92,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $641/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$92,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $641/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,104 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$92.4K
Since last month
Increased$5K (+6.1%)
Since last year
Increased$27K (+41.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$55K (+148.1%)
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 +144% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$93K
July 2026$88K
June 2026$90K
April 2026$74K
March 2026$68K
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
833 Backus St, Jackson, MI
0.16
Single-Family Home
$70,000
03/16/26
2
1
788
626 Oakhill Ave, Jackson, MI
0.43
Single-Family Home
$25,000
06/12/26
3
1
1,184
908 George St, Jackson, MI
0.40
Single-Family Home
$30,000
10/03/25
4
1
1,280
841 Bennett St, Jackson, MI
0.12
Single-Family Home
$75,000
04/21/26
3
1
1,521
843 Center St, Jackson, MI
0.29
Single-Family Home
$120,000
09/03/25
3
1
1,204
827 Backus St, Jackson, MI
0.17
Single-Family Home
$105,500
10/15/25
3
1
1,436
441 Adams St, Jackson, MI
0.18
Single-Family Home
$67,188
11/21/25
2
1
720
918 N Blackstone St, Jackson, MI
0.35
Single-Family Home
$45,000
07/29/26
2
1
1,296
831 Bush St, Jackson, MI
0.18
Single-Family Home
$146,500
08/04/26
3
1
1,224

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
910 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.03
$186,000
3
2
1,620
Recently Sold
930 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.01
$105,000
3
1
1,070
For Sale
902 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.09
$110,000
4
1
1,758
Recently Sold
Clinton Rd, Jackson, MI 49202
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
844 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.11
$94,000
2
2
-
For Sale
908 Lansing Ave, Jackson, MI 49202
0.11
$56,300
2
2
1,826
Off Market
841 Bennett St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.12
$185,000
3
1
1,521
For Sale
624 W North St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.12
$129,300
2
1
954
Off Market
1012 Lansing Ave, Jackson, MI 49202
0.09
$110,500
3
2
1,299
Recently Sold
628 W North St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.13
$129,900
2
1
1,008
For Sale
833 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.16
$70,000
2
1
788
Recently Sold
910 Bush St, Jackson, MI 49202
0.14
$123,400
2
1
704
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 928 Backus St.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1930
Living Area
1,104 sqft
Price/Sqft
$84
Parking
Garage

About this House

INVESTOR SPECIAL!!! TONS of potential in this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with an inviting enclosed porch & main floor bath near Optimist Park. Home featurs lots of windows for natural lighting & updated furnace. Check out this fixer upper today! Buy this Fall project now and have it on the market for the Spring buyers or rental income. Cash buyers only.
928 Backus St, Jackson, MI 49202 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,104 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $37,400 on Aug 21, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $92,400, with a rent estimate of $1,216/month.

Home Details for 928 Backus St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Wood, Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 2, 2024
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #281774
ListingRemoved
Jul 23, 2024
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #281774
PriceChange
$49,900
Price decreased by 17%
Jul 1, 2024
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #281774
Listed For Sale
$59,900
Jan 8, 2021
Source: RE/MAX of Michigan
ListingRemoved
Nov 23, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$22,000

Market trends in Jackson

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$199K
$19.7KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$134
$6MoM
Available listings
368
31MoM

Around this home

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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Frequently asked questions about 928 Backus St

  • What is 928 Backus St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 928 Backus St in Jackson, MI is $92,400.
  • What is the price history for 928 Backus St?
    928 Backus St in Jackson, MI last sold for $37,400 in August 2015.
  • Is Jackson a buyer's or seller's market?
    Jackson is currently a balanced 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 $19.7K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 928 Backus St?
    The lot at 928 Backus St in Jackson, MI is about 0.10 acres (4,356 sq ft).
  • Does 928 Backus St have a garage?
    Yes, 928 Backus St in Jackson, MI has a garage.

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