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Access to government jobs, outdoor recreation and entertainment
Every year, thousands of visitors climb the grand staircases of the Michigan State Capitol and gaze up at the rotunda ceiling, decorated with ornate flourishes and classical depictions of muses. While the capitol makes Downtown Lansing the legislative heart of the state, there are also judicial and administrative offices like the Michigan Department of Attorney General, the Michigan Court of Appeals and the State Bar of Michigan. “If people work downtown for the state, they tend to live there,” says Realtor Eleanor Cowen, who sells homes in the neighborhood with RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals. “Lansing has a big community of people that are really into the downtown.” When downtown residents finish up a long day of running the state, they have many options to unwind, whether catching a Minor League baseball game or spending the evening at one of the parks overlooking the Grand River.
Downtown Lansing is the heartbeat of state government, shops and museums.
Downtown Lansing is home of the Michigan State Capital building..
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Craftsman styles, American Foursquares and condos
Downtown Lansing’s single-family homes were built on long, narrow lots along sidewalk-lined streets, shaded by old-growth trees. Craftsman-style houses built in the 1910s are priced from $80,000 to $150,000. American Foursquare houses built in the 1910s and ‘20s are priced from $110,000 to $230,000. Two-story wood-frame Victorian homes are priced as low as $130,000, and brick Victorians are priced as high as $290,000. Early-2000s brick condos are priced from $135,000 to $270,000. There are also several apartment complexes - roughly 86% of housing in the neighborhood is rentals. “Aside from professionals, a lot of students also live downtown,” says Realtor Shara Grachek, who sells houses in the neighborhood with Five Star Real Estate.
Downtown Lansing includes a selection of Victorian Era homes.
Smaller family homes sit on small lots in Downtown Lansing.
Downtown Lansing includes larger, older homes, located near Michigan government buildings.
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Coffee at Strange Matter and sandwiches at La Cocina Cubana
A perk of living downtown is the walkable access to multiple shopping and dining options. Most options are clustered along South Washington Square. Strange Matter is a warmly lit coffee, doughnut and sandwich shop with exposed brick walls and laminated plywood tables. Midtown Brewing Company prepares burgers using beef from the nearby Angus Cattle Company and has 40 taps of Michigan-based craft beer. Patrons walk up to the counter at La Cocina Cubana to order traditional Cuban sandwiches. Across the river, Capital City Market is a local grocery store that specializes in products made in Michigan. The market tends to be pricier than other options around the city, like Kroger or Meijer.
La Cocina Cubana is a great spot to grab an authentic Cuban sandwich in Downtown Lansing.
Grab a hot cup of coffee at Strange Matter Coffee Shop in Downtown Lansing.
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Sports at Ferris Park and strolls along the Grand River
Multiple parks are located within the neighborhood. A few blocks from the Michigan State Capitol, Ferris Park is an oak-shaded space with a basketball court, a playground and a soccer field. At Reutter Park, benches surround a glistening fountain beneath the shade of old-growth trees. Adado Riverfront Park has a paved boardwalk where visitors can stroll and watch kayakers paddle down the Grand River. Cyclists and hikers cross the Grand River Bridge to access the paved Lansing River Trail, which is 13 miles long.
The Lansing River Trail is the highlight of Lansing and runs near Downtown Lansing.
Adabo Park is a large park along the Grand River and is located near Downtown Lansing.
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Live music at the Michigan Chicken Wing Festival and ball games at Jackson Field
Adado Riverfront Park hosts year-round concerts and festivals. In June, the Lansing Fiesta celebrates Lansing’s Hispanic culture with local DJs, a craft beer tent, taco trucks, cornhole competitions and plenty of dancing. In August, the park also hosts the Michigan Chicken Wing Festival, which involves two days of live blues and jazz performances, craft beer vendors and thousands of hot wings prepared by Lansing businesses. Just across the river, Jackson Field is the home of the Michigan State Spartans college baseball team and the Lansing Lugnuts, a Minor League baseball team. On the neighborhood’s west side, the Michigan History Center has five levels of exhibits, which include the skeletal remains of a mammoth with butchering marks, Indigenous artifacts, boats and fishing implements showcasing the state’s nautical history, classic cars showcasing the state’s automotive history and agricultural equipment.
A docent answers a student's questions at the Michigan History Center in Downtown Lansing.
Jackson Field, located minutes from Downtown Lansing, is home of the Lansing Lugnuts.
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J.W. Sexton High School's International Thespian Society chapter
Because of the district's school choice policy, parents have to apply for their children to attend any school. Parents are encouraged to choose the closest schools to their home. Riddle Elementary, Waverly Middle and J.W. Sexton High School all have C Niche ratings. The elementary and high schools are within three blocks of the neighborhood, and the middle school is less than 3 miles away. The high school has a chapter of the International Thespian Society, a national honor society that connects theater students to professionals in performing arts fields. Members include Tom Hanks, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Val Kilmer. Downtown Lansing is also home to Cooley Law School and Lansing Community College.
Vivian Riddle Elementary school on Huron St is located near Downtown Lansing.
Waverly Middle School has earned a C rating on Niche.
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Pancakes at St. Mary Cathedral
The neighborhood has several historic churches. The 150-year-old Central United Methodist Church is just next door to the capitol, and on Sundays, a bell choir performs for the congregation. St. Mary Cathedral, completed in 1913, hosts its congregation for Sunday morning coffee and doughnuts, a monthly parish potluck and monthly pancake breakfasts.
Downtown Lansing includes several churches including St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral.
The Central United Methodist Church serves parishioners in Downtown Lansing.
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Getting around the neighborhood
Bus stops line the neighborhood’s streets, including West Saginaw, West Shiawassee and West Ottawa. The Lansing Parking Department offers discounts for people who live and work downtown. Capital Region International Airport, 4 miles northwest, provides limited commercial flights through Delta and American Airlines. University of Michigan Health – Sparrow, roughly a mile east, provides 24-hour service for emergency medical care.
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On average, homes in Downtown Lansing, Lansing sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Lansing, Lansing over the last 12 months is $150,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This is a great income-producing property with three units, each responsible for their own utilities. It boasts an excellent location, just two blocks from the Michigan State Complex and close to Lansing Community College. The property is also ideal for owner occupancy, featuring both a three-bedroom and a two-bedroom unit. It currently holds a valid license with the City of Lansing.
This property is listed ''AS IS''. There may be unpermitted modifications. This property is eligible under the Freddie Mac First Look Initiative through 7-25-2025. See HomeSteps.com for more information on FMFL. PLEASE SUBMIT A COMPLETED OFFER SUBMISSION CHECKLIST (ATTACHED) W/OFFER. Sold as-is . NO OFFERS CONTINGENT ON SALE OF ANOTHER PROPERTY. NO DISCLOSURES. Seller will pay for owner's policy
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