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120 Palmer Ave, Colon, MI, 49040

3beds
1baths
1,304sqft
$129,000
$99price/sqft
$1,108/moest. monthly cost
$44,320/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath property located in the heart of Colon. This home offers affordable living with the ability to add your own personal touches and build equity. The fully fenced yard provides privacy and room to relax, entertain, or let pets play freely. A standout feature is the detached heated garage/workshop--perfect for hobbies, storage, or year-round projects. Conveniently located near local schools, this home offers a great combination of small-town charm and everyday convenience. Whether you're looking for your first home, a place to downsize, or an investment opportunity, this property has great potential. Schedule your showing today!

Getting Around

38
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
56
BikeBikeable

Schools

5/10
Colon Elementary SchoolGrades K-80.0 mi
5/10
Colon High SchoolGrades 6-120.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1945

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cape Cod
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room,Main Level

Basement

  • Basement: Full

Bathroom1

  • Level: Main

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Bonus Room

  • Level: Upper

Dining Area

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,304
  • Total interior livable area: 1,304 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Laundry

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 04106001400
  • Zoning description: Res

Features

  • Stories: 2
  • Fencing: Full

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,712 sqft
  • Features: Sidewalk,Ground Cover
  • Lot size dimensions: 74*99*99*107

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

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

  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Drought
Hail
Inland Flooding
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in St. Joseph 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 $652$7,824
Home Insurance *$56$672
Property Taxes $212$2,544
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$1,108$13,296
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$37,988/yr
40% on housing$33,240/yr
45% on housing$29,546/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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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: 10.8%
10.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.8%
1.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$99This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 49040$130
St. Joseph County$165

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 49040$149
St. Joseph County$142

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
2026-02-25Listed for sale$129,000
2016-08-03Sold$63,500
2016-06-22Pending sale$59,900
2016-04-27Listed for sale$59,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentLisa Wiersma
BrokerageFive Star Real Estate (Holland)

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