Property Overview
A rare in-town property with the character of a Folk Victorian and the space of a country setting, this three-bedroom, two-bath home offers approximately 3.53 acres at 212 W South St in Bad Axe. Built in 1910, the approximately 2,100-square-foot residence combines classic character with a spacious, comfortable layout that includes a bright living room, formal dining room, and inviting family room addition.
The expansive grounds provide an exceptional amount of outdoor space for an in-town property, with a large double-level deck overlooking the backyard. The property also includes an additional lot behind the home, a concrete driveway, and ample storage. Its Bad Axe location places the home near schools, parks, restaurants, and downtown amenities.
Interior Features
The interior offers a spacious, comfortable layout with a bright living room, formal dining room, and inviting family room addition. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms provide the primary living spaces, while the basement adds additional space and storage.
Heating is provided by a radiant system. The property is listed with no cooling system.
Exterior & Land
Approximately 3.53 acres create an unusually generous amount of land for a property located within Bad Axe. The expansive backyard extends from the home and provides room for gardening, recreation, pets, outdoor gatherings, or quiet enjoyment.
A large double-level deck overlooks the backyard, while an additional lot behind the home adds further outdoor possibilities. A concrete driveway and ample storage contribute to the property’s practical features.
Property Details
- Single-family residence
- Folk Victorian style
- Built in 1910
- Approximately 2,100 square feet
- Three bedrooms
- Two full bathrooms
- Approximately 3.53 acres
- Basement
- Radiant heating
- No cooling system listed
- Concrete driveway
- Large double-level deck
- Additional lot behind the home
- Parcel number: 5104005100
Area Overview
Bad Axe is the county seat of Huron County in Michigan’s Thumb region. The city had approximately 2,966 residents in 2024, according to Census-based population data. The City of Bad Axe maintains municipal services, parks and recreation resources, zoning regulations, and downtown development programs for the community.
The city maintains a Downtown Development Authority whose stated mission includes planning for orderly economic growth in the downtown district, while the city’s zoning ordinance establishes residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, and other land-use districts.
Safety & Crime
Available 2024 reported-crime data for Bad Axe recorded 51 total reported offenses, including 11 violent-crime offenses and 40 property-crime offenses. The reported offenses included three rapes, eight assaults, four burglaries, 36 thefts, and no reported murders, robberies, or motor-vehicle thefts in the cited dataset.
These figures describe reported city-level offenses for 2024 and should not be interpreted as property-specific statistics. Crime reporting can also vary with reporting practices and participation in federal crime-data programs.
Schools & Education
Bad Axe Public Schools operates Bad Axe Elementary, Bad Axe Middle School, Bad Axe High School, and Ascent High School. The district’s published information identifies its administrative office at 200 N. Barrie Road in Bad Axe and provides current school information for the community.
Nearby schools should be considered as area resources; school proximity alone does not establish enrollment assignment for this property.
Healthcare & Hospitals
Healthcare resources in Bad Axe include McLaren Thumb Region at 1100 S. Van Dyke Road. The facility is a 25-bed critical access hospital with a 24/7 emergency department, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, primary care, physical therapy, general surgery, and other services.
Scheurer Primary Care also operates at 75 Buschlen Road in Bad Axe, with primary care, walk-in care, laboratory, X-ray, and other medical services listed for the location. Walgreens operates a pharmacy at 830 N. Van Dyke Road.
Housing Market History
Historical Zillow Home Value Index data for Bad Axe provides a consistent city-level measure of typical home values. The series below uses the same ZHVI metric for the December value of each year from 2021 through 2025.
| Year | Typical Home Value | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $160,336 | — |
| 2022 | $169,264 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | $181,221 | +7.1% |
| 2024 | $187,049 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | $178,515 | -4.6% |
Across the comparable December 2021 and December 2025 values, the Bad Axe ZHVI increased by approximately 11.3%. This historical series describes past market conditions and is not a prediction of future property values.
Transportation & Access
Bad Axe is served by a network of state highways including M-53, M-142, and M-19. Michigan Department of Transportation records document roadway work on M-142 in the Bad Axe area and a September 2026 resurfacing project on M-19 extending to M-142, with Bad Axe identified among the closest communities.
For buyers considering regional travel, these state routes provide connections between Bad Axe and surrounding Huron County communities. Current road conditions and construction restrictions should be checked with MDOT when planning travel.
Shopping & Everyday Services
Everyday services are available within Bad Axe, including grocery and general merchandise shopping at the Walmart Supercenter at 901 N. Van Dyke Road. The location also includes a pharmacy, auto care center, and vision center.
Additional everyday services are available through the city’s downtown and commercial areas, providing residents with access to restaurants, retail businesses, financial services, and other community-oriented services.
Parks & Recreation
Bad Axe maintains public recreation resources through its Parks and Recreation program. The city’s 2026–2030 parks plan identifies Wilcox Park as a community park with a nature trail, picnic pavilion, horseshoes, playground, sand volleyball, community center, parking, and outdoor gathering areas.
The city’s parks planning program provides additional information about local recreational facilities and planned maintenance and improvements.
Utilities & Connectivity
The City of Bad Axe provides municipal water and sewer services and includes weekly residential trash collection as part of its utility billing system. The city also maintains a Department of Public Works and wastewater treatment operation.
Internet availability varies by address. City-level broadband resources list cable, fiber, fixed-wireless, and satellite options in Bad Axe, including providers such as Xfinity, Pigeon Telephone, Air Advantage, AT&T, and others. Exact availability and service speeds should be confirmed for the property address before purchase.
Development & Planning
The City of Bad Axe maintains zoning regulations covering residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, and other land uses, along with site-plan and special-approval procedures. The city also maintains a Downtown Development Authority and publishes planning and development documents, including a master plan and DDA development plan.
Current transportation activity includes the September 2026 M-19 resurfacing project in Huron County and 2026 sign upgrades involving M-142. These are transportation projects rather than property-specific development approvals.
Property Summary
| Property Type | Single-Family Residence |
| Architectural Style | Folk Victorian |
| Address | 212 W South St |
| City | Bad Axe |
| County | Huron County |
| State | Michigan |
| ZIP | 48413 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 full bathrooms |
| Living Area | Approximately 2,100 square feet |
| Lot Size | Approximately 3.53 acres |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| Heating | Radiant |
| Cooling | None listed |
| Basement | Yes |
| Parking | Concrete driveway; parking features listed as other |
| Outdoor Features | Large double-level deck and expansive backyard |
| Additional Land | Additional lot behind the home |
| Parcel / APN | 5104005100 |
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