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203 S State Ave, Alpena, MI, 49707

6beds
2baths
5,388sqft
$275,000
$51price/sqft
$2,569/moest. monthly cost
$102,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

This 1890 historic, diamond in the rough 6 bedroom home offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Alpena's heritage. Originally serving as the city's first hospital, this grand residence has been transitioned into a spacious single-family home that blends rich history with incredible future potential. Perfectly situated on State Avenue, the home overlooks the serene beauty of Bay View and the vast expanse of Lake Huron. Loads of potential with two full living areas you could live in half and rent out the other or perhaps a historic B&B or restore this architectural gem into your ultimate dream home! Don't miss your chance to write the next chapter of this Alpena landmark. Schedule your private tour today and explore the possibilities!

Getting Around

64
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
54
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
Ella M. White SchoolGrades K-50.8 mi
8/10
Alpena High SchoolGrades 8-121.6 mi
6/10

Construction

Materials

  • Foundation: Basement

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Upper Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Michigan/Utility

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Finished area above ground: 3,544

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 5,388
  • Total interior livable area: 5,388 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 09341700021400

Features

  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Patio & porch: Patio/Porch
  • Frontage type: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,992 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 82' x 109.66'

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Alpena County and Michigan

Severe Ice Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,390$16,680
Home Insurance *$140$1,680
Property Taxes $452$5,424
Electricity $587$7,052
Total$2,569$30,828
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$88,080/yr
40% on housing$77,070/yr
45% on housing$68,506/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

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HailHail
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.6%
6.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.2%
2.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$51This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49707$224
Alpena County$208

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49707$113
Alpena County$85

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-23Price change$275,000
2026-07-06Listed for sale$299,900
2026-04-20Listing removed$349,900
2026-03-09Listed for sale$349,900
2025-12-08Sold$275,000
2025-11-20Contingent$275,000
2025-11-18Listed for sale$275,000
2018-03-31Sold$30,000
2017-08-08Listing removed$59,900
2017-06-27Listed for sale$59,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentJoanna Cooper
BrokerageForty Five North Real Estate

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