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Forest of greenery with trendy restaurants and a college atmosphere in Foster
Between Michigan State University and Downtown Lansing, Foster is a forest of greenery, with single-family homes surrounded by trendy bars, restaurants and nightlife. With all the benefits of a college town, this well-established enclave has 20th-century bungalows, only a short drive from the city's most iconic sporting events and attractions. About 3 miles east of downtown, locals appreciate Foster's convenient location. "I love living here on the east side. I live down the street, and I grew up here," says Mikhail Myles, Lansing native and real estate agent at Five Star Real Estate. "Foster has a great location. You're next to a few different schools, parks and plenty of restaurants. It's got a little bit of everything."
Older houses in Foster offer fixer-upper opportunities for new homeowners.
The Foster neighborhood is a well-maintained area of Lansing.
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Walkable with dense foilage and diverse architecture
Foster's tree-lined streets are dense with foliage. Many properties have carports, shady home gardens and fenced-in backyards. Foster's diverse housing stock features a variety of architecture, from Dutch Colonials to American Foursquares. However, the most common housing styles include Craftsman bungalows, cottages and single-level ranch-style homes. Single-family home prices range from $50,000 to $300,000.
This community is next to several thoroughfares, including U.S. Highway 127, State Route 43 and Michigan Avenue, which may cause noise for nearby residents.
There is a wide array of architectural styles found in the Foster neighborhood.
Cape Cod home with a tidy lawn in Foster.
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Nightlife and coffee shops on Michigan Avenue
Michigan Avenue is home to nightlife, restaurants and cafes. Strange Matter Coffee Eastside is a local coffee shop serving vegan pastries and lattes. The People's Kitchen is a trendy industrial eatery serving brunch dishes and creative cocktails. This area's premier late-night establishment is The Avenue, which has pinball machines in a grunge atmosphere with live music. The area's supermarkets include Kroger and Westlund's Apple Market, each less than a mile from Foster. The Frandor Shopping Center is also nearby, with more grocery and retail options. "There's nightlife downtown, and there are a lot of good restaurants. Everything is within a 15-minute radius," Myles says.
Foster locals head to The People's Kitchen for handcrafted cocktails.
Westlund's Apple Market has an aisle of records for music lovers from the Foster neighborhood.
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NCAA basketball, MiLB team and the Potter Park Zoo
Michigan State University (MSU) is well known for its basketball team, which has made 10 Final Four appearances in the NCAA tournament. MSU fans can watch regular-season games at the Breslin Center. "If you are an MSU fan, you're minutes away from football at Spartan Stadium," Myles says. The city also has the Lansing Lugnuts, a Minor League Baseball team and High-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, playing at Jackson Field near downtown. Approximately 3 miles south, Potter Park Zoo is another attraction, with more than 350 animals, including big cats and safari wildlife.
Potter Park Zoo offers the Foster neighborhood children camel rides.
Foster locals line up at the entrance of Jackson Field to watch the Lansing Lugnuts.
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Wetland trails and a municipal golf couse
The Tollgate Wetlands has boardwalk paths, which lead to a scenic 1-mile route through wetland habitats, with blue herons and deer. Also nearby, the Lansing River Trail is a paved path over 20 miles along the Grand River. Marshall Park features a playground and athletic fields. One landmark is the Foster Community Center, which has been open since the 1980s. It has a public library, fitness classes and after-school childcare programs. The Groesbeck Golf Course is an 18-hole municipal course that won the 2024 community choice award for best golf course in Lansing. "It's a good walking area, and Groesbeck is a really nice golf course," Myles says.
Marshall Park is known for its sand volleyball courts.
Foster locals head to Grosebeck Golf Course for a round with friends.
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STEM and IB programs at local schools
Riddle Elementary School earns a C from Niche with interactive lessons incorporating technology and peer-to-peer learning. Pattengill Academy has a C-minus and a STEM curriculum with state-of-the-art labs. Eastern High School receives a C and offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) program with coursework in biology and medicine. Michigan State University (MSU) is only about 2 miles east. It has highly ranked bachelor’s degrees in education and supply chain management.
Riddle Elementary School is a public institution in Lansing, Michigan.
Eastern Lansing High School strives to foster a safe environment for its students.
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CATA and SR-43 to Downtown Lansing
The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) is the local bus system with stops along major thoroughfares, including Saginaw, Howard and Michigan. Downtown Lansing is approximately 3 miles west. Grand Rapids is about 70 miles west on Interstate 96, while Detroit is roughly 90 miles east. Capital Region International Airport (LAN) provides passenger flights about 5 miles northwest.
The CATA bus service is available in and around the Foster neighborhood.
Foster is close to Lansing's Capital Region International Airport.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Foster
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Foster Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Foster, Lansing sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Foster, Lansing over the last 12 months is $159,950, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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