For Sale273d on marketHistoric · 116 yrs

1221 S Congress St

Ypsilanti, MI, 48197 • Normal Park • Washtenaw County

$279,900

$280/sqft

+$50,000 since Sep 29, 2025

Down payment assistance available

2Beds

1Baths

1,001Sqft

0.21 acLot

1910Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Other Style

Built 1910 · 116 years of history

1-Car Garage

Garage Door Opener · Detached

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273 days on market

Established listing

$280/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1910 · Historic

Discover this move-in ready 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 1,001 sq ft home featuring a beautifully updated interior with modern laminate flooring, a stylishly renovated kitchen and bathroom, and fresh finishes throughout. All on one convenient level! The exterior offers a great opportunity for instant equity with just a bit of TLC. Situated within walking distance to multiple parks and baseball diamonds, and just minutes from I-94, US-23, major retail, Eastern Michigan University, and St. Joseph Hospital. Only 15 minutes to the University of Michigan and downtown Ann Arbor. Perfect for first-time buyers, students, or investors! Discover this move-in ready 2-bedroom, 1-bath, 1,001 sq ft home featuring a beautifully updated interior with modern laminate flooring, a stylishly renovated kitchen and bathroom, and fresh finishes throughout. All on one convenient level! The exterior offers a great opportunity for instant equity with just a bit of TLC. Situated within walking distance to multiple parks and baseball diamonds, and just minutes from I-94, US-23, major retail, Eastern Michigan University, and St. Joseph Hospital. Only 15 minutes to the University of Michigan and downtown Ann Arbor. Perfect for first-time buyers, students, or investors!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights beautifully updated interior, stylishly renovated kitchen, and modern laminate flooring as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,770/month

Principal & Interest$1,397

Property Tax$280

Insurance$93

Down payment20% ($55,980)

3%50%

Est. 6.38% rate · 30yr fixed · $223,920 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1910

HeatingForced Air

Parking1 Garage space

Lot9,147 sqft

Days on Zillow273 Days

Price/sqft$280

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleOther

Year built1910

Stories1

Systems

HeatingForced Air

ConstructionWood Siding

Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage Door Opener, Detached

Garage1 spaces

BasementFull

Lot9,147 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodNormal Park

Annual tax$4,534

Parcel111140311017

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

4 categories of property features

Interior Features

Heating

Forced Air

Laundry

In Basement

Exterior Features

Parking

Garage Door Opener

Detached

Construction

Wood Siding

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusFor Sale

Days on market273

Est. rent$1,786/mo

Tax rate1.49%

Price/sqft$280

On marketAug 25, 2025

PostedJun 27, 2025

Last sold$26,500

MLS statusActive

MLS updatedSep 29, 2025

Tour days9

Favorites23

How are the schools in Ypsilanti?

3 schools rated nearby

Estabrook School

Elementary • Public • 1-8

0.4 mi

AC Tech High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.6 mi

N/A

Perry Early Learning Center

Primary • Public • PK-1

0.9 mi

Location

Ypsilanti, MI, 48197

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Price history

16 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Sep 29, 2025Price Change$279,900$280MichRIC

Sep 3, 2025Listing Removed$1,850$2MichRIC

Aug 25, 2025Listed For Rent$1,850$2MichRIC

Jun 27, 2025Listed For Sale$229,900$230MichRIC

Mar 17, 2025Listing Removed$1,750$2Zillow Rentals

Mar 14, 2025Price Change$1,750$2Zillow Rentals

Mar 3, 2025Listed For Rent$1,800$2Zillow Rentals

Apr 25, 2019Listing Removed$1,400$1Howard Hanna

Apr 23, 2019Listing Removed$145,000$145Howard Hanna

Apr 15, 2019Listed For Sale$145,000$145Howard Hanna

Mar 26, 2019Price Change$1,400$1Howard Hanna

Feb 7, 2019Listed For Rent$1,450$1Howard Hanna

Apr 8, 2014Listing Removed$1,050$1RE/MAX Platinum

Jan 16, 2014Listed For Rent$1,050$1Keller Williams Saline

Aug 13, 2012Sold$26,500$26MichRIC

Jul 13, 2012Listed For Sale$34,700$35Lucy Ham Group, Inc.

Price Change$279,900

Sep 29, 2025•$280/sqft•MichRIC

Listing Removed$1,850

Sep 3, 2025•$2/sqft•MichRIC

Listed For Rent$1,850

Aug 25, 2025•$2/sqft•MichRIC

Listed For Sale$229,900

Jun 27, 2025•$230/sqft•MichRIC

Listing Removed$1,750

Mar 17, 2025•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Price Change$1,750

Mar 14, 2025•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Listed For Rent$1,800

Mar 3, 2025•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals

Listing Removed$1,400

Apr 25, 2019•$1/sqft•Howard Hanna

Listing Removed$145,000

Apr 23, 2019•$145/sqft•Howard Hanna

Listed For Sale$145,000

Apr 15, 2019•$145/sqft•Howard Hanna

Price Change$1,400

Mar 26, 2019•$1/sqft•Howard Hanna

Listed For Rent$1,450

Feb 7, 2019•$1/sqft•Howard Hanna

Listing Removed$1,050

Apr 8, 2014•$1/sqft•RE/MAX Platinum

Listed For Rent$1,050

Jan 16, 2014•$1/sqft•Keller Williams Saline

Sold$26,500

Aug 13, 2012•$26/sqft•MichRIC

Listed For Sale$34,700

Jul 13, 2012•$35/sqft•Lucy Ham Group, Inc.

Tax history

26 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Mar 27, 2025$4,535$105,400

Mar 27, 2024—$101,000

Mar 27, 2023—$93,600

Mar 27, 2022—$86,400

Mar 27, 2021—$82,400

Mar 27, 2020$4,228$71,700

Mar 27, 2019—$66,200

Mar 27, 2018—$61,400

Mar 27, 2017$3,797$59,200

Mar 27, 2016$3,797$43,898

Mar 27, 2015—$43,767

Mar 27, 2014—$42,400

Mar 27, 2013—$42,400

Mar 27, 2012—$39,500

Mar 27, 2011—$29,389

Mar 27, 2010—$28,898

Mar 27, 2009—$28,985

Mar 27, 2008—$27,764

Mar 27, 2007—$27,140

Mar 27, 2005—$57,400

Mar 27, 2004—$46,600

Mar 27, 2003—$43,300

Mar 27, 2002$1,645$31,700

Mar 27, 2001$1,390$27,900

Mar 27, 2000$1,052$25,400

Mar 27, 1999$441$24,400

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Ypsilanti, MI • Washtenaw County

Nearby neighborhoods

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Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. rent$1,786/mo

30yr rate est.6.38%

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