$208,500
SOLD MAY 4, 2020

116 Kensington Rd East Lansing, MI 48823

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
6,447 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$145 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Glencairn School Rated A
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of June 2023

Located in the popular Chesterfield Hills area of East Lansing, this 1916 built home has tons of character. Original woodwork and hardwood oak flooring is featured throughout in addition to the updated kitchen including stainless steel appliances. Formal dining area, bedroom/den, ½ bath and living room with fireplace as centerpiece complete the main level. Upper level with 3 bedrooms and updated full bath including access to rooftop deck overlooking the backyard. Exterior freshly painted, new roof, new attic insulation, new furnace, new water heater, new garage door, updated plumbing. Beautiful yard with amazing garden area. Minutes to dining, shopping, and Michigan State University.

All offers due by 12pm on 2/17 to be presented the evening of 2/17.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Blehm

Keller Williams GR North Listed on: 03/16/2020

Keller Williams GR North

Co-Listed By

Lauren Rockel

Keller Williams GR North License #6501406415

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmember Agent

Non Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,502

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 6,447 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 47x137

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,502

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1916
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 47x137
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1440.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4502.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1440.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1440.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 210000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 47x137
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6447.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4502.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2023
Closed on
Jun 16, 2023
Sold by
Hackbarth Christopher and Hackbarth Heather
Bought by
Moua Andrea and Moua Tafaly
Seller's Agent
Heather Driscoll
EXIT Great Lakes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Frank McGillis
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
List Price
$314,900
Sold Price
$351,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,100
11.46%
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
$350,225

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$775
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.28%
Original Mortgage
$280,800
Outstanding Balance
$274,720
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$78,360

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2020
Closed on
May 4, 2020
Sold by
Chapman Ann
Bought by
Hackbarth Christopher and Driscoll Heather
Seller's Agent
Jim Blehm
Keller Williams GR North
Buyer's Agent
Nonmember Agent
Non Member
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$208,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500
-0.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.17%
Original Mortgage
$166,800
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2009
Sold by
Gregory David C and Gregory Kimberly
Bought by
Chapman Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,200
Interest Rate
5.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2003
Sold by
Trottier Nathalie L
Bought by
Gregory David C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,100
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 1999
Sold by
Czuba Richard M and Huggler Brian T
Bought by
Trottier Nathalie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,700
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1991

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1990
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $351,000 Diversified National Title
Warranty Deed $208,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $155,000 Tri County Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $167,500 Fatic
Warranty Deed $133,000 --
Deed $92,500 --
Deed $69,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $280,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $166,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $89,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $123,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $160,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $159,100 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $159,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $119,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2023 06/16/23 Sold $351,000 +11.5% $209 / Sq Ft
05/26/2023 05/26/23 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2023 05/23/23 For Sale $314,900 +51.0% $187 / Sq Ft
05/04/2020 05/04/20 Sold $208,500 -0.7% $145 / Sq Ft
03/17/2020 03/17/20 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2020 03/16/20 For Sale $210,000 -- $146 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $66 $141,200 $27,900 $113,300
2023 $6,765 $128,500 $25,900 $102,600
2022 $6,482 $118,900 $22,500 $96,400
2021 $6,371 $113,000 $0 $0
2020 $4,694 $103,000 $19,300 $83,700
2019 $4,502 $98,200 $19,200 $79,000
2018 $4,922 $90,800 $19,600 $71,200
2017 $4,725 $88,600 $18,600 $70,000
2016 -- $86,700 $19,000 $67,700
2015 -- $81,900 $36,158 $45,742
2014 -- $75,800 $35,655 $40,145
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20005443

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 20-01-13-123-010