NOT LISTED FOR SALE

221 Kensington Rd East Lansing, MI 48823

Estimated Value: $305,000 - $327,814

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
$221/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 05, 2021

Last sale price $250,000 $174 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,227/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Glencairn School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 4-minute walk to Ehinger Park

About This Home

As of October 2021

Classic 1955 Colonial in the heart of the historic, walkable Chesterfield Hills neighborhood. Updated and well-kept this 3-bedroom home has retained much of its original charm: hardwood floors, traditional fireplace detailing, formal dining room and clean, tasteful finishes throughout. Remodeled cherry kitchen with over/under cabinet lighting, gas range, stainless appliances and breakfast bar. French doors open out to a large deck and tiered backyard oasis with views into the trees. Upstairs find three generous bedrooms and full bath. Tidy, dry basement has plenty of room for storage in addition to a finished rec room that would be perfect for a home gym or office space. Large 2-car garage. New furnace/AC 2021, water heater 2016, sewer line 2013 and many more updates!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rose Vadnais

Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos License #6501402529 Listed on: 08/19/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Rose Vadnais

Coldwell Banker Professionals-E.L. License #6501402529

Coldwell Banker Professionals-E.L.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,345

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 6,011 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x120
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Smart Thermostat

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Glencairn Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

Overview

  • Chesterfield Hills Subdivision

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,345

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Levels: Two
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size: 50x120
  • Subdivision Name: Chesterfield Hills
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1440.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 50x120
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 1440.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 2: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Half Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Levels:Two2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Elementary School: Glencairn School
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Basement: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • View:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Improvements:Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Utilities:High Speed Internet Connected: Yes
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 2144.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room: 7
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Other Level: Basement
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 220.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas3: Yes
  • Appliances:ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Smart Thermostat: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Interior Features:Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Interior Features:Storage: Yes
  • Community Features:Park: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: Private Yard
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • RoadFrontageType: City Street
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage2: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Oven, Gas Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • LaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Park

Schools

  • Elementary School: Glencairn School
  • Junior High Dist: East Lansing

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6011.28
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Carrier Route: 4005
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4344.72

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2021
Closed on
Oct 5, 2021
Sold by
Nordfjord Mattis Dumon
Bought by
Rautio Sarah
Seller's Agent
Rose Vadnais
Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos
Buyer's Agent
Rose Vadnais
Coldwell Banker Professionals-E.L.
List Price
$254,900
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.92%
Current Estimated Value
$318,204

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$68,204
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.05%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Outstanding Balance
$205,624
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$110,181

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2019
Sold by
Mohrhardt Lindsay Smith and Nohrhardt Mattis Dumon
Bought by
Nordfjord Mattis Dumon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2010
Sold by
Moore Roger L and Moore Kristine M
Bought by
Mohrhardt Lindsay Smith and Nordfjord Mattis Dumon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2003
Sold by
Forslin John J and Forslin Marjorie A
Bought by
Moore Roger L and Moore Christine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,000
Interest Rate
5.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2002
Sold by
Forslin John J and Forslin Marjorie A
Bought by
Forslin John J and Forslin Marjorie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1993
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rautio Sarah $250,000 Tri County Title Agency Llc
Nordfjord Mattis Dumon -- None Available
Mohrhardt Lindsay Smith $188,000 Tri Title Agency Llc
Moore Roger L $192,500 Midstate Title Company
Forslin John J -- --
-- $115,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rautio Sarah $225,000
Previous Owner Mohrhardt Lindsay Smith $188,000
Previous Owner Moore Roger L $154,000
Closed Moore Roger L $28,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/05/2021 10/05/21 Sold $250,000 -1.9% $174 / Sq Ft
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2021 08/19/21 For Sale $254,900 -- $177 / 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 $6,483 $129,000 $20,900 $108,100
2024 $54 $119,900 $19,300 $100,600
2023 $6,055 $109,700 $17,100 $92,600
2022 $6,192 $111,500 $15,400 $96,100
2021 $4,580 $105,800 $13,700 $92,100
2020 $4,530 $102,900 $14,000 $88,900
2019 $4,345 $96,600 $15,900 $80,700
2018 $4,751 $89,300 $15,200 $74,100
2017 $4,561 $87,200 $17,200 $70,000
2016 -- $82,400 $17,100 $65,300
2015 -- $78,000 $32,998 $45,002
2014 -- $73,500 $32,763 $40,737
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 258804

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 20-01-13-116-027