For Sale160d on marketHistoric · 88 yrs
917 Elm St
Colon, MI, 49040 • 49040 • Saint Joseph County
$449,000
$214/sqft
-$30,000 since Feb 3, 2026
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
3Baths
2,100Sqft
0.18 acLot
1938Built
Property DNA
On the Palmer Lake
Lake
Ranch Style
Built 1938 · 88 years of history
Hills subdivision
49040
1 Fireplace
Living Room
1-Car Garage
Attached · Garage Door Opener
This home is getting attention
Listed 160 days ago · 1,686 views · 88 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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88 saves
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160 days on market
Established listing
$214/sqft
Price per square foot
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ModerateThis home ranks in the top 32% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1938 · Historic
All sports Palmer Lake! This home boasts stunning views, with large sunny windows looking out over the lake. Open concept living with cathedral ceilings. Living room features a gas log fireplace, with french doors to the lakeside sunroom. 2 bedrooms on the main level, and 2 full baths with laundry area. Kitchen appliances will stay. Bonus loft area will be a hit with the kids. Walk out lower level features a rec room, 2 bedrooms and a bath. Sliding doors open out to a lake side patio. 1 car attached garage.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights gas log fireplace, bonus loft area, and rec room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,816/month
Principal & Interest$2,217
Property Tax$449
Insurance$150
Down payment20% ($89,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.28% rate · 30yr fixed · $359,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1938
HeatingForced Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot7,840 sqft
Days on Zillow160 Days
Price/sqft$214
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleRanch
Year built1938
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air
RoofComposition
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached, Garage Door Opener
Garage1 spaces
BasementPartial,Walk-Out Access
Fireplaces1
Lot7,840 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood49040
Annual tax$9,017
Parcel04116001600
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Washer
Heating
Forced Air
Laundry
Main Level
Fireplace
Living Room
Windows
Replacement
Window Treatments
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached
Garage Door Opener
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main23×9 ft207 sqft
Bedroom2
Main10×9 ft90 sqft
Bedroom3
Lower11×8 ft88 sqft
Bedroom4
Lower9×8 ft72 sqft
Dining Area
Main20×13 ft260 sqft
Kitchen
Main11×10 ft110 sqft
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market160
Est. value$430,100
Est. rent$2,007/mo
Tax rate1.11%
Price/sqft$214
On marketOct 29, 2025
PostedOct 29, 2025
Last sold$275,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedFeb 3, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,686
Favorites88
How are the schools in Colon?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Colon, MI, 49040
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 3, 2026Price Change$449,000$214MichRIC
Oct 29, 2025Listed For Sale$479,000$228MichRIC
Sep 30, 2025Listing Removed——Owner
Jul 1, 2025Price Change$475,000$226Owner
Jun 15, 2025Listed For Sale$599,999$286Owner
Nov 17, 2023Sold$275,000$131MichRIC
Sep 8, 1998Sold$92,500$44Agent Provided
Price Change$449,000
Feb 3, 2026•$214/sqft•MichRIC
Listed For Sale$479,000
Oct 29, 2025•$228/sqft•MichRIC
Listing Removed—
Sep 30, 2025•Owner
Price Change$475,000
Jul 1, 2025•$226/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$599,999
Jun 15, 2025•$286/sqft•Owner
Sold$275,000
Nov 17, 2023•$131/sqft•MichRIC
Sold$92,500
Sep 8, 1998•$44/sqft•Agent Provided
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$8,930$158,900
Apr 8, 2024$3,253$148,400
Apr 8, 2023$3,199$127,200
Apr 8, 2022—$109,300
Apr 8, 2021$3,071$102,600
Apr 8, 2020—$102,600
Apr 8, 2018—$81,200
Apr 8, 2017—$84,300
Apr 8, 2016—$85,800
Apr 8, 2015—$83,100
Apr 8, 2014—$79,100
Apr 8, 2012—$91,400
Apr 8, 2011—$89,500
Apr 8, 2010—$103,800
Apr 8, 2009—$132,300
Apr 8, 2008—$108,200
Apr 8, 2007—$102,800
Apr 8, 2006—$102,100
Apr 8, 2005—$96,700
Apr 8, 2004—$82,900
Apr 8, 2003—$73,900
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Local context around this listing
Colon, MI • Saint Joseph County
Nearby cities
Burr OakCentrevilleColonConstantineLeonidasMendonSturgisThree Rivers
Nearby zip codes
49040
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