NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1741 Melrose Ave East Lansing, MI 48823

Estimated Value: $227,000 - $270,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,258 Sq Ft
$199/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 05, 2020

Last sale price $171,999 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,662/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Granite Countertops
  • Marble Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 3-minute walk to Hidden River Park

About This Home

As of October 2020

You will find this home in East Lansing's awesome Grand View Subdivision. This charming bungalow is immaculate with updates from top to bottom. Kick back and relax in front of the wood burning fireplace in the living room or have some friends over for a bonfire in the private back yard. When it's time for dinner, head over to the newly remodeled kitchen featuring granite counter tops, new cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances. This home has four bedrooms, two upstairs and two on the first floor. The home's beautiful hardwood floors span across most of the first floor, including the bedrooms. Schedule a time to view this home today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Wheaton

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices License #6501414783 Listed on: 08/10/2020

Co-Listed By

Dominic Lee

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices License #6501412335

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Lycos

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals License #6501331447

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,041

Year Built

  • Built in 1959 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 58x126
  • South Facing Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,258 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Grand View Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,041

Year Built

Built in 1959 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Property Conditions Updated Remodeled: Yes
  • Current Use: Primary
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size: 58X126
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 340
  • Co List Office Phone: 517-351-3617
  • Subdivision Name: Grand View
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1257.6
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Living Area: 1257.6
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 58X126
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 1257.6
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 1257.6
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Cooling:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Cooling:Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 2191.6
  • General Property Info:Front Door: South
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Primary Downstairs, Stove Hookup - Electric
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Community Features:Curbs: Yes
  • Community Features:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • RoadSurfaceType: Paved
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Patio Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Disposal, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Electric Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Cooling: Central Air, Exhaust Fan, Window Unit(s)
  • LaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • SecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: East Lansing

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3040.64

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2020
Closed on
Oct 5, 2020
Sold by
Gaffney Michael T and Gaffney Barbara A
Bought by
Hogstraten Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Scott Wheaton
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Lycos
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
List Price
$171,999
Sold Price
$171,999
Current Estimated Value
$250,728

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$78,729
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.49%
Original Mortgage
$154,799
Outstanding Balance
$111,260
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$139,468

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2019
Sold by
Kreiner Michael B
Bought by
Gaffney Michael T and Gaffney Barara A

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2014
Closed on
Dec 17, 2014
Sold by
Springer Damon L
Bought by
Gaffney Barbara A and Gaffney Michael T
Seller's Agent
John Munn
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Buyer's Agent
Agent Outside
Out Side Company
List Price
$115,900
Sold Price
$109,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-5.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2000
Sold by
Springer Damon L and Springer Betty Lou
Bought by
Springer Damon L and Springer Betty Lou
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hogstraten Rebecca $171,999 None Available
Gaffney Michael T -- None Available
Gaffney Michael T -- None Available
Gaffney Barbara A $109,900 Tri Title Agency Llc
Springer Damon L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hogstraten Rebecca $154,799
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/05/2020 10/05/20 Sold $171,999 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
09/08/2020 09/08/20 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2020 08/10/20 For Sale $171,999 +56.5% $137 / Sq Ft
12/19/2014 12/19/14 Sold $109,900 -5.2% $98 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/11/2014 12/11/14 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2014 06/19/14 For Sale $115,900 -- $103 / 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
2025 $4,128 $94,900 $18,800 $76,100
2024 $34 $89,200 $18,800 $70,400
2023 $3,856 $77,400 $16,100 $61,300
2022 $3,694 $68,600 $13,900 $54,700
2021 $3,631 $64,400 $13,200 $51,200
2020 $3,080 $60,000 $13,200 $46,800
2019 $2,954 $55,000 $14,300 $40,700
2018 $3,230 $54,900 $10,400 $44,500
2017 $3,101 $54,800 $10,500 $44,300
2016 -- $53,200 $10,100 $43,100
2015 -- $49,700 $18,653 $31,047
2014 -- $46,200 $18,653 $27,547
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Scott Wheaton

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

  • D

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Dominic Lee

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

  • Michelle Lycos

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Michelle Lycos

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (517) 927-6275

    13 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Michelle Lycos
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    John Munn

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

    (517) 282-6781

    13 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    John Munn
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Agent Outside

    Out Side Company

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 248596

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 20-02-17-110-008

Michigan Ingham County East Lansing 48823

1741 Melrose Ave, East Lansing, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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