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145 Lafayette St, Ionia, MI, 48846

5beds
3baths
1,908sqft
$264,900
$139price/sqft
$1,926/moest. monthly cost
$77,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

Investment and/or Owner Occupied Opportunity Alert! Current rents $1250 & $1100, with owner occupying the 3rd unit, potential to earn $3,000/month. Rare and outstanding opportunity to own an income-producing triplex in a convenient location close to downtown! All three units have been updated, offering modern appeal for tenants and reduced maintenance concerns. Updated windows and siding add even more value to this turnkey property. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or live in one unit while generating income from the others, this property offers flexibility and excellent cash flow potential. Opportunities like this do not come around often!

Getting Around

65
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
60
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
Jefferson SchoolGrades PK-50.4 mi
5/10
Ionia Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.2 mi
4/10
Ionia High SchoolGrades 9-122.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: 2 to 4 Units

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Michigan Basement

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 3

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,908 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 20323000011500
  • Zoning description: RES

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,098 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 47 x 132

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Paved

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

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Tornado
Cold Wave
Hail
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm

FEMA Declared Disasters in Ionia County and Michigan

Flood
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Tornado
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 $1,339$16,068
Home Insurance *$159$1,908
Property Taxes $220$2,640
Electricity $208$2,497
Total$1,926$23,112
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$66,034/yr
40% on housing$57,780/yr
45% on housing$51,360/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

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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: 8.6%
8.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.9%
-1.9%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$139This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 48846$131
Ionia County$153

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 48846$140
Ionia County$146

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
2026-07-22Price change$264,900
2026-06-25Price change$274,900
2026-06-11Listed for sale$299,900
2023-10-17Sold$170,000
2023-08-01Pending sale$170,000
2023-07-20Listed for sale$170,000
2020-01-06Listing removed$168,900
2019-10-27Price change$168,900
2019-10-14Price change$174,900
2019-09-30Price change$177,400
2019-09-11Listed for sale$179,900
2019-02-06Sold$86,500
2018-09-07Listed for sale$99,000
2018-07-03Listing removed$119,900
2018-06-13Listed for sale$119,900
2014-07-30Listing removed$47,000
2013-02-26Sold$49,000
2012-07-24Price change$47,000
2012-05-02Price change$49,000
2011-06-03Listed for sale$56,500
2011-04-01Listing removed$56,500
2010-05-08Price change$56,500
2009-11-27Price change$59,900
2009-11-18Price change$56,500
2009-09-29Price change$59,900
2009-09-26Listed for sale$56,500
2009-05-23Listing removed$59,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentGarrett B Kirby
BrokerageFive Star Real Estate (Walker)

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