17705 W Old US Hwy 12 , Sylvan Township, MI 48118
Price cut $30,000 since it was listed at $329,000
Est. $2,295/mo with current taxes · · See the breakdown
About this home
Greek Revival built in 1856, if these walls could talk back in the 1800's it was a tavern on the old US Hwy 12. This home is filled with character. You will enjoy a spacious living room, a large dining room and big kitchen along with a room that is currently the main floor laundry, with enough room for a bedroom as well. On the front of the house, you will find a lovely 3 season room with knotty pine. There is a great two-level covered veranda with access from the dining room and the 2nd level. Going upstairs you will be on a grand staircase, the 2nd level has 3 bedrooms, one full bath, a bonus walk in attic, that has potential for finishing or just to be used as storage. You will also find a large walk-up attic. The basement is usable and has an outside entrance to bring large objects in. The garage is extra deep and there is a breezeway between it and the house for all kinds of shop space. The back yard is big, full of perennials, a chicken coop (chickens can stay with the coop).
Monthly payment
The tax line is the seller's current bill from the MLS. Michigan uncaps the taxable value the year after a sale, so tap See uncapped taxes for what a buyer will likely pay then.The uncapped tax line is this home's bill after it uncaps: half the price times 34.79 mills, the 2025 homestead rate here. Insurance is a $2,400/yr placeholder and PMI 0.55% of the loan below 20% down. An estimate, not a loan quote.
The facts
| Price | $299,000 |
| Original price | $329,000 |
| Price cut | −$30,000 |
| Beds | 3 |
| Baths | 2 full |
| Square feet | 2,152 |
| Type | Single family residence |
| Subdivision | — |
| County | Washtenaw |
| MLS # | 66026051491 |
| Listed | 2026-09-27 |
| Days on market | 14 |
| Year built | 1900 |
| Possession | 3–5 days after closing |
| Basement | Partial |
| Heating | Forced air, Natural gas |
| Foundation | Michigan basement, Partial basement |
| Garage spaces | 2.0 |
| Water / Sewer | Well / Septic |
| Parcel number | F0621408006 |
| Listing office | CENTURY 21 Affiliated |
Property taxes: the seller's bill vs. yours
| This seller today | You, the year after buying | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxable value | $94,912 | about $149,500 |
| Yearly property tax | $3,255 | about $5,201 |
Michigan caps a homeowner's taxable value until the home sells, then it resets. That's about $1,946 a year more than this seller pays. The assessor's state equalized value (SEV) is $146,900. Your taxable value resets to the SEV the year after you buy, and assessors usually raise it to about half the sale price. Estimate uses Sylvan Township's 2025 homestead rate of 34.79 mills and assumes you claim the homestead exemption. See Sylvan Township's full tax breakdown or run the uncapping calculator.
Location
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