Sue Dickinson
Five Star Real Estate - Lansing
(517) 903-2523
129 Total Sales
1 in Bassett Park
$190,000 Price
Bassett Park
Suburban Neighborhood in Lansing, Michigan
Ingham County 48906, 48915, 48917
Tenacity is what it took for Lansing residents to establish their city as a leader in the automotive and manufacturing industry, and it is tenacity that allows them to overcome economic setbacks and come together as a community. Today, the Bassett Park community welcomes residents with competitive house prices and comfortably sized homes in Lansing’s northwest.
Homes in the Bassett Park neighborhood have a median home price of $70,000, and are characterized as, “mainly small ranches and two-story homes with 1,500 square feet or less,” says Richard Child, a Realtor with NextHome Reality. They range from two-bedroom houses, with less than 1,000 square feet, starting at $50,000, to newly remodeled homes with four bedrooms, priced up to $180,000. While most of the homes have a Minimal Traditional architectural style, you’ll find a few Cape Cods and homes with stylish Craftsman trim and other details in the community. The neighborhood can be a popular area for finding starter homes and investment properties.
At Willow Elementary School, teachers focus on building student character and resiliency through tutoring, culinary arts enrichment, and the Watch Dogs program, which encourages fathers and other father figures of students to volunteer in the school. The Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy inspires students from kindergarten through eighth grade with an alternative tuition-free academic environment. Before graduation, students at J.W. Sexton High School can participate in the robotics team, join the nurses club or even earn an associate’s degree with up to 30 college credits through its early college dual enrollment program.
Bassett Park ticks all the boxes for a classic neighborhood park, from a playground and full basketball court to more than enough green space for kids to play tag around the trees. Just west of the Grand River, Tecumseh Park’s playground and picnic shelter are worth a visit, and the kayak launch is your nearest gateway to exploring the waterways of the greater Lansing area.
Because of the decrease in skilled worker positions in Lansing automotive and manufacturing plants in the 1990s, “restaurant and retail options in the surrounding area can be scarce,” Child says. For many residents, the popular Old Town neighborhood is the place to be for an evening out, from slow-smoked sensations at Meat BBQ to drinks and arcade games at The Grid Arcade and Bar. Closer to home, El Azteco’s patio seating and Mexican fare are a good excuse for a leisurely lunch. Next-door Capital City BBQ is where you can get barbecue without a trip to Old Town, as well as pho, banh mi and other Vietnamese classics.
While you won’t find a convenience store around the corner, Gorman’s Food Market is your north-of-the-river, family-owned and -operated option for fresh produce and staple items. Head to the end of Sunset Avenue, past warehouses and treatment plants, to find Sunset Clay Studio, an art space that offers ceramic studio workshops, memberships and special events to celebrate local art in Northwestern Lansing.
Bassett Park may not have the popularity of other Lansing area neighborhoods but, for its residents, it has a welcoming blend of central community park, residential streets and that tenacious Lansing spirit.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sue Dickinson
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Christopher Silker
Christopher Silker
Keller Williams Realty Lansing
(517) 816-9368
294 Total Sales
1 in Bassett Park
$45,000 Price
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Mary Miller
Mary Miller
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
(517) 742-2943
162 Total Sales
1 in Bassett Park
$113,400 Price
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Shara Grachek
Shara Grachek
Five Star Real Estate - Lansing
(517) 715-4329
114 Total Sales
2 in Bassett Park
$47K - $126K Price Range
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Brock Fletcher
Brock Fletcher
Keller Williams Lansing East
(517) 696-6275
298 Total Sales
3 in Bassett Park
$20K - $100K Price Range
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Carin Whybrew
Carin Whybrew
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Professionals -Okemos
(517) 235-3632
453 Total Sales
1 in Bassett Park
$70,000 Price
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Parks in this Area
Tecumseh Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Rudolph and Dorothy Wilson Park
Comstock Park
Basset Park
Hull Court Park
Gould Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bassett Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bassett Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bassett Park, Lansing sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Bassett Park, Lansing over the last 12 months is $86,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$87,000
Median Sale Price
$86,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$84,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$96
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
278
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1949
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,130
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,328
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,452
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,822
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.4%
College Graduates
11.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
72''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Edgemont Park
Neat suburban streets and commercial convenience on Lansing's west side
Hull Court Park
The up-and-coming community just north of Downtown Lansing
Northwestside
Residential area near industrial space and Capital Region International Airport
Old Oakland
Competitively priced Lansing homes with a local park and a welcoming feel
Knollwood Willow
Two CATA routes travel along this Lansing neighborhood
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