227 S Foster Ave Lansing, MI 48912
Fairview Area Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
792
Sq Ft
3,920
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Porch
- Living Room
- Deck
- Cooling Available
- 3-minute walk to Foster Park
About This Home
As of August 2023WELCOME HOME TO 227 S. FOSTER AVE! This very cute, clean 2 bedroom, 1 bath, bungalow-cape cod is loaded with character and style! This beauty is located in Lansing's ULTRA popular East Side neighborhood with community gardens, parks and much more! It offers many updates inside and out. Here are a few major updates since 2001:
Roof, wallside double hung windows with 35 yr warranty, electrical system, fresh paint and flooring, gutters and downspouts, water heater, the list goes on & on! Please click on the documents to see full list. GREAT location near MSU, LCC, Cooley Law, Sparrow Hospital, River Trail, US127 & 496 highway exchanges. Super convenient rear alley parking access with large deck entering in to the kitchen for easy grocery unloading. Nice hardwoods, and truly move-in-ready!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Travis Conti
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta License #6501323451 Listed on: 07/31/2018
Last Buyer's Agent
Maggie Oliver
Mitten Land Brokers License #6502411118
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,400
Year Built
- Built in 1916
Lot Details
- 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 33x127
- West Facing Home
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Bungalow
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Stone Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 792 Sq Ft Home
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Dryer
Kitchen
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- Laminate Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Michigan Basement
Parking
- No Garage
- Alley Access
- Gravel Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Porch
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Snyders Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 24, 2024
Sold by
Ranshaw Joshua and Carter Kevin
Bought by
Kj Properties Group Llc
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 14, 2023
Closed on
Aug 11, 2023
Sold by
Kellicut Seth
Bought by
Ranshaw Joshua and Carter Kevin
Seller's Agent
David Hall
Achieve Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Travis Conti
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
List Price
$110,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
18.18%
Views
31
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.77%
Original Mortgage
$97,500
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 31, 2018
Closed on
Sep 24, 2018
Sold by
Thayer Laura L
Bought by
Adam Obrien Sarah J and Adam Tomakch
Seller's Agent
Travis Conti
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta
Buyer's Agent
Maggie Oliver
Mitten Land Brokers
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$56,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-6.51%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.84%
Original Mortgage
$50,400
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 31, 2006
Sold by
Thayer James M and Thayer Laura L
Bought by
Thayer Laura L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 29, 1999
Sold by
Walsh Lucille I
Bought by
Thayer James M and Thayer Laura L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$24,150
Interest Rate
7.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 14, 1989
Sold by
Walsh Lucille I
Bought by
Thayer James M and Thayer Laura L
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $130,000 | Liberty Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $56,000 | Tri County Title Agency Llc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Nations Title Agency | |
| Warranty Deed | $19,000 | Title Office | |
| Warranty Deed | $19,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $97,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $71,150 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $50,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $24,150 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2025 06/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/10/2025 06/10/25 | For Sale | $144,900 | +11.5% | $183 / Sq Ft |
| 08/11/2023 08/11/23 | Sold | $130,000 | +18.2% | $164 / Sq Ft |
| 07/18/2023 07/18/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/14/2023 07/14/23 | For Sale | $110,000 | +46.9% | $139 / Sq Ft |
| 12/22/2020 12/22/20 | Sold | $74,900 | 0.0% | $95 / Sq Ft |
| 11/02/2020 11/02/20 | Price Changed | $74,900 | -6.3% | $95 / Sq Ft |
| 10/16/2020 10/16/20 | For Sale | $79,900 | +42.7% | $101 / Sq Ft |
| 09/24/2018 09/24/18 | Sold | $56,000 | -6.5% | $71 / Sq Ft |
| 07/30/2018 07/30/18 | For Sale | $59,900 | -- | $76 / 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 | $21 | $29,500 | $3,400 | $26,100 |
| 2023 | $1,623 | $26,500 | $3,400 | $23,100 |
| 2022 | $1,467 | $23,000 | $2,700 | $20,300 |
| 2021 | $1,486 | $23,100 | $3,300 | $19,800 |
| 2020 | $1,630 | $21,300 | $3,300 | $18,000 |
| 2019 | $1,559 | $19,200 | $3,300 | $15,900 |
| 2018 | $1,390 | $17,900 | $3,300 | $14,600 |
| 2017 | $1,337 | $17,900 | $3,300 | $14,600 |
| 2016 | $1,303 | $17,600 | $3,300 | $14,300 |
| 2015 | $1,303 | $16,800 | $6,620 | $10,180 |
| 2014 | $1,303 | $16,800 | $6,620 | $10,180 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Travis Conti
Seller's Agent in 2025
Travis Conti
RE/MAX Michigan
(517) 930-1721
1 in this area
305 Total Sales
-
David Hall
Seller's Agent in 2023
David Hall
Achieve Real Estate LLC
(517) 712-8329
8 in this area
144 Total Sales
-
Wardrell Wicker
Seller's Agent in 2020
Wardrell Wicker
Keller Williams Realty Lansing
(517) 706-7621
1 in this area
29 Total Sales
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Maggie Oliver
Mitten Land Brokers
Map
Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®
MLS Number: 228927
APN: 01-01-14-326-161
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