This charming bungalow in Marquette, offers over 1,000 sq. ft. of living space on a spacious double lot. Originally a century home, it reflects classic early 20th-century architectural styles with a welcoming front porch and symmetrical design. Recently remodeled, the home features two bedrooms, one bathroom, fresh paint, new flooring, and an updated bathroom, making it perfect as a starter home. The property includes a large garage/shop with alley access, enhancing utility. Listed at $109,900, the house combines historical appeal with modern upgrades, situated on a generous plot ideal for future expansion or outdoor activities.
Front Yard and Porch
A quaint front yard with sparse green grass and patches of earth extends to a modest, classic porch. The small wooden porch, painted white, includes turned spindles and railing details typical of historic American homes. A single door with a decorative screen opens onto the porch, framed by a window with a subtle stained glass design on the top portion. The porch steps are simple, with natural wood tones contrasting against the white-painted siding of the home’s exterior. A mature leafy tree provides ample shade, casting dappled shadows across the yard. The overall aesthetic combines rustic charm with a timeless, welcoming feel.
Detached Garage
Single-car detached garage painted in soft white with horizontal siding that matches the main house exterior. The roof is covered with gray shingles and features a small metal exhaust pipe. A small rectangular window with a dark frame provides light to the garage interior. The surrounding grassy yard is minimally maintained, with a metal ladder lying flat near the foundation. Concrete driveway and pathway lead to the garage door, which is likewise painted white with a panel design and a central handle. Mature trees and utility lines frame the background, contributing to the suburban setting.
Garage Exterior
A standalone structure with vertical white siding and simple gray trim around a single closed door, likely a detached garage adjacent to the main house. The roof is a low-pitched gable, covered in dark shingles. Concrete slabs form a small, somewhat cracked driveway or walkway in front, with some scattered vegetation growing through the cracks. A bare light fixture is mounted above the door. The scene is shaded by a large tree on the right, casting dappled shadows on the facade. The adjoining yard is partially fenced, with neighboring homes visible in the background, lending a modest suburban feel.
Backyard and Garage
A modest backyard area with a combination of patchy grass and dirt surrounds a simple white house with light gray shingles on the roof. The house’s back entrance has a small set of wooden steps leading to a screened door. Utility meters and a gas line are visible along the home’s exterior wall. To the right, a detached garage painted white with a matching roof sits on a concrete pad, featuring a single garage door and a small window. A corrugated metal shed stands adjacent to the garage, with a rustic wooden post structure nearby. Trees in the background add greenery and a touch of nature to the scene, while power lines run overhead.
Backyard Shed and Lawn
A rustic, weathered shed with corrugated metal siding and a slanted, mix-toned roof sits on a patchy green lawn. The shed is simple in design, with one section painted white and the rest in faded gray-green, showing signs of age and wear. Nearby, a white picket fence adds a traditional touch, partially bordering the grass and gravel ground. Overhead, multiple power lines stretch across the sky, intersecting utility poles. The scene includes a neighboring garage with a closed white door, several distant houses, mature trees, and a clear blue sky with soft clouds, evoking a quiet, small-town atmosphere.
Kitchen
Soft gray walls and ceilings set a calming backdrop to this kitchen, where distressed off-white cabinetry with black hardware adds aged charm. White tile backsplash runs along the countertops, visually brightening the space beneath a large window dressed with white blinds. A corner arrangement maximizes storage with both upper and lower cabinets. The floor is covered with rustic, wood-look planks in muted tones that unify the room’s neutral palette. A built-in breakfast bar with rounded edges spills into the adjacent living area, topped with decorative candlesticks for subtle contrast. Recessed ceiling lights and a compact modern fixture above the sink provide layered illumination.
Breakfast Bar
A small kitchen area painted in muted gray tones features a white breakfast bar with a gently rounded end, supported by brackets and paired with two simple black bar stools. The cabinetry shows a weathered, rustic finish with black hardware, complementing the white countertops and tiled backsplash accented by small floral tile insets. A large window above the sink brightens the space, while a light fixture with three bulbs hangs overhead. A framed inspirational quote adorns the adjoining wall, and light wood laminate flooring flows seamlessly into an adjacent room visible through an open doorway, where stained glass windows add colorful historic charm.
Kitchen Bar and Adjacent Living Area
Open-concept kitchen space with a built-in breakfast bar that curves outward, painted in soft gray tones matching the surrounding walls. White cabinetry with black hardware contrasts with the light-colored countertops and white tile backsplash, creating a classic, slightly rustic aesthetic. Recessed lighting shines warmly over the bar area, emphasizing clean lines and simplicity. Flooring consists of wood-look planks in muted gray hues, extending seamlessly into the adjoining room. The adjacent space, likely a living or dining room, is visible through a wide doorway with a window that has partially closed blinds, adding natural light to the serene, neutral environment.
Entryway and Adjacent Room
Light gray walls with clean white trim and wide baseboards add a subtle contrast to the spacious room. The flooring is composed of wood-look planks in cool gray tones, blending modern flair with rustic textures. To the left, an open doorway leads to another room with similar finishes and white doors, reinforcing continuity. Light enters from varied sources including a window with cream-colored blinds and a door featuring an ornamental frosted glass panel. The open layout enhances the flow between spaces, and the transitional molding around doorways nods to classic architectural details. The overall aesthetic is minimalistic, bright, and airy, combining traditional structure with contemporary neutral hues and materials.
Utility Room Window Wall
A series of four closely spaced rectangular windows with horizontal white blinds allow soft natural light to filter through against muted, cool-toned gray walls. Below the windows, a narrow wooden shelf holds cleaning supplies, paper towels, and several paint cans, suggesting ongoing maintenance or renovation. The minimalist and practical arrangement emphasizes functionality over decoration. The clean lines and neutral color palette create a subdued, workspace-like atmosphere, while the presence of the floor vent indicates climate control integration in this modest room, likely designed for storage or utility purposes.
Dining Area with Kitchen View
Open space featuring soft beige walls and wide white baseboards create a clean, contemporary look. The flooring consists of gray-toned wood planks that add texture and subtle variation. A pass-through window with a counter extends from the dining area into the adjoining kitchen, enhancing flow and interaction between rooms. Two simple black wooden stools stand tucked beneath the counter, balancing functionality with minimalism. On the far kitchen wall, light neutral shades continue, and a decorative frame with elegant script text adds a personalized touch. Recessed lighting overhead provides bright, even illumination for this transitional area.
Bathroom Vanity and Shower
A narrow bathroom with muted gray walls and wood-look plank flooring finished with a dark bath rug. A white vanity with a smooth countertop includes an integrated sink and black fixtures, complemented by black-framed mirror and matching black towel hardware. Opposite the vanity, two towel bars and a single roll holder are mounted on the wall, set against minimal decor that includes a black and white framed photo. The shower area is enclosed by a brown patterned fabric curtain hung from a black metal rod, maintaining the overall neutral and understated color palette with emphasis on functional simplicity.
Laundry Area Details
A corner space with soft gray walls accented by clean white trim. A colorful stained-glass window introduces hues of yellow, pink, and clear textured glass, lending a historic charm and natural light to the area. Near the floor, a round vent outlet and a recessed plumbing box with blue valve handles suggest a designated laundry set-up. A standard white electrical outlet nearby is practical for appliances. The simple chair rail molding adds a subtle architectural detail, reinforcing a classic and neat aesthetic appropriate for a small utility or laundry room.
Laundry Nook Details
The small, compact space is painted a soft gray-blue tone complemented by white trim and molding halfway up the wall, adding subtle architectural interest. A stained glass window with yellow, pink, and clear textured panes introduces colorful natural light, creating a vintage ambiance. The room includes a recessed washing machine hookup with two water valves and a circular vent near the floor, indicating its function as a laundry area. Flooring consists of wide plank, gray wood or wood-look material, which enhances the modern yet cozy aesthetic. A single electrical outlet on the wall suggests functionality and convenience for laundry appliances.
Small Bedroom Corner
Muted gray walls create a calm atmosphere, complemented by crisp white trim around a single narrow window covered with horizontal blinds. The baseboard and window casing are broad and painted white, lending a subtle historic charm to the otherwise simple room. Flooring consists of wood-look planks with varied gray and brown hues, adding texture and warmth. Two white floor vents are situated near the corner, integrated discreetly. The overall aesthetic is minimal and neutral, ideal for personalization, with subtle elements suggesting a blend of traditional architectural details and modern finishes.
Empty Room with Window
Soft gray walls create a calm ambiance, complemented by white window and door trims with decorative circular rosettes at the top corners. The floor is covered in muted gray wood planks that add subtle texture. A single window outfitted with white mini blinds allows filtered light inside. The room has high baseboards, continuing the trim style, and a white door slightly ajar reveals a darker adjacent space. Two floor vents near the window and door hint at central heating. The room’s simplicity presents a blank canvas with classic architectural moldings and a cool, neutral color palette.
Garage Storage Area
The unfinished space has exposed drywall with visible joint tape and patches, indicating it serves as a utility or storage room. A variety of vintage wooden furniture, including dressers, tables, and cabinets, are stacked haphazardly along with boxes and household items. The concrete floor shows wear and some debris scattered around. Various painting supplies, a dolly, and garden tools are mixed in with miscellaneous containers and equipment, suggesting it doubles as a workshop or storage. The lighting consists of simple exposed bulbs, adding to the raw and unrefined aesthetic of the room. Bright yellow rope on top of an oak chest draws the eye.
Listing Agent: Carmela Leach of Diamond Real Estate via Zillow