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Erin Raetz

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$679,000

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5,448 SqFt

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Property Type Multi-Family

Sub Type MultiFamily

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,448 sqft

Price per Sqft $124

MLS Listing ID 72026008285

Year Built 1896

Lot Size 0.530 Acres

Acres 0.53

Property Sub-Type MultiFamily

Property Description

An extraordinary opportunity to own a historic landmark with exceptional income-producing potential. The Comstock House offers the rare combination of architectural significance, timeless beauty, and the versatility to generate substantial monthly passive income. Whether operated as a boutique bed-and-breakfast, vacation rental, event venue, executive retreat, or other hospitality venture, this remarkable property lends itself to a variety of profitable uses.Welcome to the Historic Comstock House could Step back in time at the beautifully preserved Comstock House, a rare Eastlake-style Victorian masterpiece constructed in 1896 by D.F. Comstock--banker, businessman, and visionary Uniquely built from red brick, this home stands out among Eastlake designs, which were typically wood-framed. It's not just a home; it's a living piece of history. Inside, the craftsmanship is immediately apparent. Throughout the home, you'll find an extraordinary variety of fine woods--including oak, and mahogany. When the plaster was removed during renovations in 2006 , it revealed solid plank walls on 12 inch centers. Some of the original hardwood floors were uncovered and brought back to life, restoring warmth and authenticity to the living space that simply aren't found in modern homes.
There are 4 fireplaces and each has its own character and charm. From the to the intricate mantal, and elaborate tile many are original to the home, while others have been painstakingly bought and replaced with period-appropriate reproductions.
The restoration went far beyond surface beauty. Years of paint were meticulously stripped from wood trim and wainscoting to reveal solid hardwoods. Period-appropriate crown molding was either restored or custom-milled to match original profiles, and missing or damaged architectural elements like spindlework, brackets, and trim were recreated using traditional joinery techniques.
The Comstock House remained D.F Comstock's private residence until 1966, when it was sold and turned into a fraternity house, for the

Location

State MI

County Mecosta

Area Area54252Bigrapids

Rooms

Basement Full

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Fireplace No

Laundry InUnit

Exterior

Parking Features SharedDriveway, Unpaved

Community Features Sidewalks

Utilities Available CableConnected, ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, PhoneAvailable, PhoneConnected, SewerConnected

View Y/N No

Roof Type Composition

Building

Lot Description CornerLot

Sewer Public Sewer, Sewer At Street

Water Public

New Construction No

Schools

School District Big Rapids

Others

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, MSHDA, UsdaLoan, VaLoan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, MSHDA, UsdaLoan, VaLoan

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Listed by Whitney Kay Harrison of Epique Realty

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Erin Raetz

+1(586) 996-8410

414 Maple ST Big Rapids, MI 49307

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