$205,000
SOLD AUG 14, 2024

1654 Melrose Ave East Lansing, MI 48823

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,487 Sq Ft
9,191 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$138 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Marble Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of August 2024

Discover this delightful 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape Cod home, perfectly located just minutes from Michigan State University and downtown East Lansing. The first floor features two bedrooms with hardwood floors throughout, a full bath, and vinyl windows. The second floor offers a spacious bedroom with a half bath and wall a/c unit. The lower level is ideal for a game or movie room. Enjoy a huge backyard, perfect for kids or pets. Nestled in the desirable Grandview Subdivision, this home is a true gem. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity!

Last Listed By

Marci Murphy

Keller Williams Realty Lansing License #6501395048 Listed on: 05/16/2024

Keller Williams Realty Lansing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,381

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 9,191 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x184
  • Landscaped
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Grand View Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,381

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Current Use: Primary
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size: 50x184
  • Subdivision Name: Grand View
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1087.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Living Area: 1487.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 50x184
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 1087.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 1487.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Half Baths 2: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Levels:Two2: Yes
  • Location Legal Info:Real Estate Owned: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Basement: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Block4: Yes
  • Electric:_one_00 Amp Service: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Connected: Yes
  • View:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile2: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Flooring:Wood4: Yes
  • Cooling:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 1807.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Daylight, Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Downstairs
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room: 57
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Other Level: Basement
  • SpaFeatures: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 400.0
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:None4: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Basement:Block2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • RoadSurfaceType: Paved
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Exterior Features:None14: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Other Structures:Garage(s): Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Disposal, Electric Range, Microwave, Water Heater, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Dishwasher
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • LaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement
  • Utilities: Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water Heater: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: East Lansing

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9191.16
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Carrier Route: 3726
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3381.03

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2024
Closed on
Aug 14, 2024
Sold by
Leonard Ellen J
Bought by
Haugen Joshua and Price Breanna
Seller's Agent
Marci Murphy
Keller Williams Realty Lansing
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-6.78%
Total Days on Market
46
Views
144
Current Estimated Value
$216,427

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,427
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.93%
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Outstanding Balance
$203,598
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$12,829

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2017
Sold by
Leonard Neal L
Bought by
Leonard Ellen J

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2016
Closed on
Jun 7, 2016
Sold by
Remes Mattew A and Remes Nicholas H
Bought by
Leonard Ellen
Seller's Agent
Lynne VanDeventer
Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos
Buyer's Agent
Agent Outside
Out Side Company
List Price
$131,900
Sold Price
$128,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-2.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.01%
Original Mortgage
$125,681
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2005
Sold by
Moore Forrest E
Bought by
Remes Matthew A and Remes Nicholas H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2002
Sold by
Moore Forrest E and Moore Linda Ellen
Bought by
Moore Forrest E
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 $205,000 Transnation Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $128,000 Tri County Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $145,900 Trans
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $205,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,681 FHA
Previous Owner $100,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2024 08/14/24 Sold $205,000 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft
07/01/2024 07/01/24 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2024 06/26/24 Price Changed $205,000 -6.8% $138 / Sq Ft
05/16/2024 05/16/24 For Sale $219,900 +71.8% $148 / Sq Ft
06/07/2016 06/07/16 Sold $128,000 -3.0% $71 / Sq Ft
04/22/2016 04/22/16 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2016 01/13/16 For Sale $131,900 -- $73 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lansing 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 -- $84,400 $19,600 $64,800
2023 $3,297 $73,300 $16,800 $56,500
2022 $3,159 $64,900 $14,500 $50,400
2021 $3,105 $61,000 $13,800 $47,200
2020 $3,071 $57,800 $13,800 $44,000
2019 $2,945 $53,300 $14,900 $38,400
2018 $3,390 $54,800 $10,800 $44,000
2017 $3,317 $54,700 $11,000 $43,700
2016 -- $49,700 $10,600 $39,100
2015 -- $46,400 $19,432 $26,968
2014 -- $43,900 $19,432 $24,468
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 280655

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 20-02-17-113-008