414 Maple Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307 (MLS# 26008285)
414 Maple Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Overview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) 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 next 38 years. In 2006, it was restored and brought back to life as a bed and breakfast. The woodwork is truly magnificent, from lavish trims, beautiful pocket doors and the grand staircase details. 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. D.F. Comstock's ambition extended beyond this house. He was president of both the Mecosta County Savings Bank and the Big Rapids National Bank. He also began construction on what would later be called the Nisbett Block a building that played a role in his financial downfall. He gathered lumber for ten years and completed only the first floor before Mr. Nisbett finished it and lent his name to the structure. The Comstock House remained a private residence until 1966, when it was sold and transformed into a fraternity house, known as Delta Sigma Phi, for the next 38 years. In 2005-2006, it was lovingly restored and brought back to life as a bed and breakfast, and now serves as a commercial space for Edward Jones and two upper rental units. Outside, every flower, bush, and tree has been carefully planted by hand, a labor of love by the current owners. From the thoughtful garden landscaping to the lovingly restored interiors, every inch of the Comstock House reflects dedication to historical preservation and warmth. Come experience Victorian elegance with a personal touch. Welcome to the Comstock House.
Listing Details MLS# 26008285
Location Property Info
- County
- Mecosta
- Street #
- 414
- Street Name
- Maple
- Suffix
- Street
- State
- MI
- Zip Code
- 49307
General Property Info
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Lot Square Footage
- 23087
- Lot Acres
- 0.53
- Lot Dimensions
- 150 X 153
- Year Built
- 1896
- New Construction
- No
- Road Frontage
- 150
- Total # Units
- 3
- # of Diff Unit Floor Plans
- 3
- Total # Bldgs
- Yes
- Total Approx. SqFt All Bldgs
- 5448
- Total Parking Spaces
- 8
- Waterfront
- No
- School District
- Big Rapids
- Basement
- Yes
Tax Info
- Tax ID #
- 5417-14-126-007
- Taxable Value
- 221144
- SEV
- 279900
- For Tax Year
- 2024
- Seller's Annual Property Tax
- 11999.1
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Spec Assessment & Ty
- none
- Zoning
- COMMERCIAL-IMPR
- Homestead %
- 0
Waterfront Options
- Water Access Y/N
- No
Access Feat
- Accessibility Features
- Yes
More Information
Unit 1
- Unit #
- Yes
- Unit Description
- Commerical Office
- Occupied
- Yes
- Monthly Rent
- 800
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- Yes
- Half Baths
- Yes
- Central Air
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- W/D Hookup
- Yes
Unit 2
- Unit #
- 2
- Unit Description
- Edward Jones
- Monthly Rent
- 2000
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Fireplace
- Yes
Unit 3
- Unit #
- 3
- Unit Description
- Rental
- Monthly Rent
- 800
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Range/Oven
- Yes
- A/C Unit
- Yes
- Central Air
- Yes
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- W/D Hookup
- Yes
Location & Property Info
- Cross Streets
- Ives and Maple
- Property Sub-Type
- 2 to 4 Units
- Municipality
- Big Rapids
Office/Contract Info
- Auction or For Sale
- For Sale
- List Price/SqFt
- 128.47
Remarks & Misc
- Public Remarks
- The Historic Comstock House. 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--each carefully selected and milled, a testament to Comstock's passion and access to quality materials from his own sawmill. Soaring ceilings--12 feet on the main floor and 10 feet upstairs-- enhance the home's grand and open feel, while five exquisite stained glass windows immerse the rooms in colorful light. The woodwork is truly magnificent, from lavish picture rail, beautiful pocket doors and the grand staircase details.
- Legal
- 000414 MAPLE STREET: WARREN AND IVES' PLAT (ORIGINAL PLAT) -- BLK 22, LOT 13 EXC THE E 100 FT AND FURTHER EXC THE S 10 FT OF THE W 50 FT, LOT 14 EXC THE S 15 FT OF THE E 100 FT, AND ENTIRE LOTS 15 & 16.
Lot Description
- Corner Lot
- Yes
- Sidewalk
- Yes
Street Type
- Paved
- Yes
- Public
- Yes
Util Avail at Street
- High Speed Internet
- Yes
- Phone Available
- Yes
- Public Sewer
- Yes
- Public Water
- Yes
Utilities Attached
- Cable Connected
- Yes
- Electricity Connected
- Yes
- Natural Gas Connected
- Yes
- Phone Connected
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Water
- Public Water
- Yes
Terms Available
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- FHA
- Yes
- MSHDA
- Yes
- Rural Development
- Yes
- VA Loan
- Yes
Laundry Features
- In Unit
- Yes
Exterior Material
- Brick
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
Roofing
- Composition
- Yes
Heat Source
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Sale Conditions
- None
- Yes
Heat Type
- Forced Air
- Yes
Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Yes
Accessibility Feat
- Covered Entrance
- Yes
- Ramped Entrance
- Yes
Tenant Pays
- Electric
- Yes
- Gas
- Yes
Driveway
- Shared Unpaved
- Yes
- Unpaved
- Yes
Substructure
- Full
- Yes
Owner Pays
- Sewer
- Yes
- Trash Collection
- Yes
- Water
- Yes
Possession
- Subject To Tenant Rights
- Yes
Property Features
