Why Live in Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove is a midcentury suburb on Lansing’s south end. It’s filled with apartments and starter homes that are attractive to first-time buyers. “The low prices are the biggest draw,” says Realtor Ruben Sauceda, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Great American Brokers. “There’s also good access to schools and shopping.” With direct access to downtown Lansing, residents are minutes away from education, healthcare and entertainment. Within walking distance, there are plenty of green spaces and retailers. The median single-family home price is roughly $120,000, which is below Lansing’s median and the national median. Prices range from roughly $80,000 to $220,000. “People take pretty good care of their yards and houses, and a lot of the homes are already renovated before people move him,” Sauceda says. There is a mix of shotgun styles, bungalows, ranch styles and split-levels that were built from the 1940s through the ‘80s. Many of the residents also live in apartments throughout the neighborhood. “They are starting to turn some of the apartments into condos,” Sauceda says. Because Lansing has a school choice system, parents apply to send their children to magnet schools
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pleasant Grove a good place to live?
Pleasant Grove is a good place to live. Pleasant Grove is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Pleasant Grove is a suburban neighborhood. Pleasant Grove has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 35. The average household income is $50,276 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 13.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Pleasant Grove are renters, with 53% of residents renting and 47% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Pleasant Grove can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Pleasant Grove neighborhood guide.
Is Pleasant Grove, MI a safe neighborhood?
Pleasant Grove, MI is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Pleasant Grove?
The median home price in Pleasant Grove is $345,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $69,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,790 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $77K a year to afford the median home price in Pleasant Grove. The average household income in Pleasant Grove is $50K.
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Home Trends in Pleasant Grove, MI
On average, homes in Pleasant Grove, Lansing sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pleasant Grove, Lansing over the last 12 months is $339,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$339,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$345,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$529,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$650,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$230
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
147
Median List Price
$345,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%