428 East St, Rochester, MI 48307

Building Details

Year Built

1901

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Listing date Mar 11, 2026

Source Elliman

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Overview

This property features a historic residence constructed in the summer of 1884 for Marcus Eugene Carlton and his wife Lydia. Designed by John Scott and built by Arkin & Jones, this Swiss cottage has served various purposes over the years, transitioning from residential to business use. The property presents an opportunity for either historic restoration or complete redevelopment. The lot has 60 feet of frontage on both East Street and Water Street and a depth of 150 feet. It is located directly north of the Granary Live/Work Loft apartments, which are currently under construction.

Suggested Use

Storage Facility Veterinary Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bed & Breakfast Plumbing Service Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Daycare Center Home Appliance Store Supermarket

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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City

Rochester

County

Oakland

State

Michigan

Longitude

-83.132

Latitude

42.6816

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Commercial land - Land available for historic restoration or redevelopment.

Where is this commercial land located?

The property is located at 428 East St Rochester, MI.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $990,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Historic Swiss cottage designed by John Scott and built by Arkin & Jones in 1884.; Opportunity for historic restoration or complete re‑development.; 60‑foot frontage on both East Street and Water Street.