1520 W Ottawa St Lansing, MI 48915
Westside Neighborhood
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,366
Sq Ft
0.27
Acres
Highlights
- 0.27 Acre Lot
- Deck
- Living Room
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Covered patio or porch
- Entrance Foyer
About This Home
As of July 2025*Welcome to 1520 W. Ottawa* Located in the heart of Lansing’s popular and desirable Westside Neighborhood you will find this charming home! From the moment you enter the character of yesteryear is abundant with many modern updates and amenities. Gleaming oak hardwood floors, a spacious and sunny living room with a fireplace, formal dining room for entertaining and open kitchen with appliances included. There is also a first floor half bathroom conveniently located off the kitchen. Two generous upstairs bedrooms with hardwood flooring and a full bath complete the living areas. Additional features include a partially-finished basement, detached garage with extra storage, French doors off the living room opening to a nice deck for warm weather entertaining and a welcoming front entry foyer.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
HBB Realtors
Coldwell Banker Realty -Stadium License #6506038563 Listed on: 02/15/2017
Last Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1947
Lot Details
- 0.27 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x139.1
- South Facing Home
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Laminate Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered patio or porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Inverness Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 1, 2021
Closed on
Sep 1, 2021
Sold by
Faber Travis and Bergren Catherine E
Bought by
Hoekwater Joshua and White Victoria
Seller's Agent
Jacquelynn Biggs
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta
Buyer's Agent
Ariana Gibbs
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$193,999
Premium/Discount to List
$28,999
17.58%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.95%
Original Mortgage
$155,199
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 15, 2017
Closed on
Mar 29, 2017
Sold by
Melot Derek R and Melot Jesse
Bought by
Bergen Catherine E and Fabdr Travis
Seller's Agent
HBB Realtors
Coldwell Banker Realty -Stadium
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$87,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-2.67%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.69%
Original Mortgage
$78,750
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 15, 2002
Sold by
Hummel John L and Hummel Tina M
Bought by
Melot Derek R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,242
Interest Rate
7.24%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $193,999 | Tri County Title Agency Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $87,500 | Tri County Title Agency Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $95,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $205,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $155,199 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $78,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $30,700 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $32,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $21,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $85,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $13,115 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $94,242 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $80,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2025 07/10/25 | Sold | $220,000 | +2.3% | $161 / Sq Ft |
| 06/18/2025 06/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/14/2025 06/14/25 | For Sale | $215,000 | +10.8% | $157 / Sq Ft |
| 09/01/2021 09/01/21 | Sold | $193,999 | +7.8% | $142 / Sq Ft |
| 08/04/2021 08/04/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/02/2021 08/02/21 | Price Changed | $179,900 | +9.0% | $132 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2021 08/01/21 | For Sale | $165,000 | +88.6% | $121 / Sq Ft |
| 03/29/2017 03/29/17 | Sold | $87,500 | -2.7% | $64 / Sq Ft |
| 02/19/2017 02/19/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/15/2017 02/15/17 | For Sale | $89,900 | -- | $66 / Sq Ft |
Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $34 | $68,300 | $7,900 | $60,400 |
| 2023 | $3,975 | $62,000 | $7,900 | $54,100 |
| 2022 | $3,758 | $62,100 | $8,500 | $53,600 |
| 2021 | $2,665 | $48,200 | $7,900 | $40,300 |
| 2020 | $2,648 | $45,300 | $7,900 | $37,400 |
| 2019 | $2,541 | $41,600 | $7,900 | $33,700 |
| 2018 | $2,389 | $39,500 | $7,900 | $31,600 |
| 2017 | $1,916 | $39,500 | $7,900 | $31,600 |
| 2016 | $2,490 | $35,200 | $7,900 | $27,300 |
| 2015 | $2,490 | $32,800 | $15,769 | $17,031 |
| 2014 | $2,490 | $33,300 | $20,000 | $13,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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S
Seller's Agent in 2025
Sarah Ruge
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta
-
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Ariana Gibbs
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta
-
K
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Karen Wey
EXP Realty - Lansing
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2021
Jacquelynn Biggs
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta
-
H
Seller's Agent in 2017
HBB Realtors
Coldwell Banker Realty -Stadium
-
N
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Non Member
Non Member Office
Map
Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®
MLS Number: 213122
APN: 01-01-17-184-031
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