Stacee Robison
Keller Williams Realty Lansing
(517) 997-0597
224 Total Sales
3 in Creston
$54K - $131K Price Range
Creston
Suburban Neighborhood in Lansing, Michigan
Ingham County 48906
The Creston community brings together large lots, established homes and easy access to both Lansing’s historic sites and DeWitt’s small-town charm. “None of this area was developed by a single builder to create a subdivision of similar homes,” says Richard Child, a Realtor with NextHome Reality. “Most of the roughly 800 homes in Creston were built between 1940 and the late 1960s. However, there are some as old as the late 19th century.”
“Creston is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Lansing with the average selling price in the range of $90,000 to $110,000,” says Child. “These homes are generally very simple in architectural design.” Most of the ranch-style houses and modest two-story houses are 1,500 square feet or less. Though you may not find many spacious houses in the community, lot sizes tend to be larger as the Lansing city limits give way to suburban and rural Clinton County. “Many of the homes have lots at least twice the size of a standard 1/8 of an acre city lot, and many are close to a full acre,” says Child. “The water table is high in this area, so many of the homes are built on slabs or a concrete crawl space.”
At the heart of Creston are Gier Community Center and Gier Park Elementary School, which provides specialized support for struggling readers and offers several student incentive programs to encourage young learners, like a student leadership board. Cyclists can practice their skills at the Capitol BMX Track, a local track that hosts Saturday races and weekly practices. You can find the track at Gier Park, which also features three ball fields for softball or baseball games.
“Old U.S. 27 runs north and south and roughly bisects the Creston neighborhood. This area is somewhat depressed economically mainly due to the closing of the former Motor Wheel Corporation plant and its surrounding suppliers in the late 1990s,” says Child. While Loc Performance Products, Inc. occupies the plant, it employs significantly fewer workers than the original Motor Wheel plant. “As a result, retail and restaurant businesses are scarce,” says Child. “Creston residents are likely to go north to DeWitt for shopping or southeast to Lake Lansing Road.”
Thankfully, both shopping areas are just a few miles from residents. Lake Lansing Road leads to Eastwood Towne Center, home to retail stores, chain restaurants and a movie theater. As you head north on Old U.S. 27 toward DeWitt, you’ll pass Granger Meadows Park, 76 acres of year-round outdoor recreation boasting trails, a Koi pond, an ice skating rink and a 70-foot sledding hill for winter visits. The Lansing River Trail is also just outside of Creston, a paved bicycle pathway that follows the Grand River as it winds its way past Old Town and downtown Lansing. Whether cycling, driving or taking the bus, Golden Harvest Restaurant is a must-visit Old Town icon. The eclectic restaurant is covered, inside and out, with street signs, murals and memorabilia. It’s a diner that’s full of character and serves up classic breakfast and brunch diner food. From Old Town eats to postcard-worthy downtown DeWitt, Creston residents and their established homes on large lots aren’t far from Mid-Michigan highlights.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stacee Robison
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Patti Warnke
Patti Warnke
Patti Warnke Real Estate Group
(810) 484-0461
223 Total Sales
2 in Creston
$85K - $100K Price Range
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Lisa Fletcher
Lisa Fletcher
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
(517) 816-8074
283 Total Sales
2 in Creston
$14K - $200K Price Range
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Brock Fletcher
Brock Fletcher
Keller Williams Lansing East
(517) 696-6275
300 Total Sales
2 in Creston
$42K - $66K Price Range
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Christopher Silker
Christopher Silker
Keller Williams Realty Lansing
(517) 816-9368
290 Total Sales
2 in Creston
$56K - $73K Price Range
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Mary Miller
Mary Miller
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
(517) 742-2943
161 Total Sales
1 in Creston
$60,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Reasoner Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Burchard Park
Gier Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Harold A. Moore Park
- Playground
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Dietrich Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Edmore Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Creston | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Creston, Lansing sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Creston, Lansing over the last 12 months is $125,537, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$136,000
Median Single Family Price
$136,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$123
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
93
Months of Supply
0.30
Median List Price
$134,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
567
Median Year Built
1946
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,006
Significantly below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
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
2,762
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,625
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,320
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.8%
College Graduates
13%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.5%
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®
40
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Knollwood Willow
Two CATA routes travel along this Lansing neighborhood
Turner-Dodge
Historic charm and riverside homes just north of Old Town Lansing
Northside Lansing
Retail, recreation and restaurants fill this Lansing neighborhood
Hull Court Park
The up-and-coming community just north of Downtown Lansing
Northtown
A longstanding community of small businesses and older homes east of Old Town
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