NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 S Foster Ave Lansing, MI 48912

Fairview Area Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $85,000 - $123,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
743 Sq Ft
$129/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 26, 2019

Last sale price $41,375 $56 Per Sq Ft

Est. 131% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $706/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Ranch Style House
  • Living Room
  • 3-minute walk to Foster Park

About This Home

As of March 2019

Sale to include 129, 133 & 135 S. Francis & 229, 312 & 316 S. Foster Ave (MLS#S 232171, 232169, 232170, 232168, 232172, 232167). All 6 properties are being offered for a total price of $272,000. The owner will only sell all 6 properties together. All 6 properties have current leases & total monthly rents equal $4,100 per month. No showings without proof of funds or pre-approval letter. 129 S Francis new gas furnace in 2018 & rents for $700 a month. 133 S Francis new roof in 2007 & rents for $650 a month. 135 S Francis new roof in 2017 & rents for $700 a month. 229 S Foster new roof in 2011 & rents for $650 a month. 312 S Foster new roof in 2015 & rents for $700 a month. 316 S Foster new roof in 2013 & rents for $700 a month.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brock Fletcher

Keller Williams Realty Lansing License #6506042510 Listed on: 12/18/2018

Keller Williams Realty Lansing

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey Thornton

Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos License #6506040317

Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 4,182 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 33x127
  • East Facing Home

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 743 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Snyders Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Current Use: Investment
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size: 33x127
  • Subdivision Name: Snyders
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 743.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Ranch
  • Living Area: 743.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 33x127
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 743.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 743.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Exterior:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Location Legal Info:Real Estate Owned: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Bungalow: Yes
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 1335.0
  • General Property Info:Front Door: East
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Laminate Counters
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room: 6
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Community Features:Curbs: Yes
  • Community Features:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Laminate Counters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • RoadFrontageType: City Street
  • RoadSurfaceType: Paved
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Porch
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Patio Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Porch: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Dryer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lansing

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4181.76
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1446.45

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2025
Sold by
Mid-Michigan Re Holdings Llc
Bought by
Warber Ross
Current Estimated Value
$95,516

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Outstanding Balance
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$33,624

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
229 S Foster Avenue Trust and Smith Scott Royal
Bought by
Mid-Michigan Re Holdings Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Outstanding Balance
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$33,624

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2023
Sold by
Mid-Michigan Re Holdings Llc
Bought by
229 S Foster Avenue Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2021
Sold by
Northern Trails Property Management Llc
Bought by
Mid-Michigan Re Holdings Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$788,700
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 18, 2018
Closed on
Mar 26, 2019
Sold by
Watkins Jeffrey N and Watkins Amber M
Bought by
Northern Trails Property Management Llc
Seller's Agent
Brock Fletcher
Keller Williams Realty Lansing
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Thornton
Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos
List Price
$45,334
Sold Price
$41,375
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,959
-8.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.34%
Original Mortgage
$198,600
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2016
Sold by
Watkins Gail A and Watkins Judy V
Bought by
Watkins Jeffrey N and Watkins Amber M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2006
Sold by
Watkins Gail A and Watkins Judy V
Bought by
Watkins Gail A and Watkins Judy V

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1998
Sold by
Frese Jodie A
Bought by
Watkins Gail A and Watkins Judy
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Warber Ross $80,000 Apollo Title Agency
Mid-Michigan Re Holdings Llc -- None Listed On Document
229 S Foster Avenue Trust -- None Listed On Document
Mid-Michigan Re Holdings Llc $362,500 Tri County Title
Northern Trails Property Management Llc $248,250 Transnation Title Agency
Watkins Jeffrey N $240,000 None Available
Watkins Gail A -- None Available
Watkins Gail A $38,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Warber Ross $60,000
Previous Owner Mid-Michigan Re Holdings Llc $788,700
Previous Owner Northern Trails Property Management Llc $198,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2019 03/26/19 Sold $41,375 -8.7% $56 / Sq Ft
12/19/2018 12/19/18 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2018 11/16/18 For Sale $45,334 -- $61 / 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 $2,398 $36,700 $3,400 $33,300
2024 $20 $33,100 $3,400 $29,700
2023 $2,258 $29,300 $3,400 $25,900
2022 $2,063 $25,500 $2,700 $22,800
2021 $1,980 $25,700 $3,300 $22,400
2020 $1,966 $23,900 $3,300 $20,600
2019 $1,584 $21,500 $3,300 $18,200
2018 $1,504 $18,500 $3,300 $15,200
2017 $1,446 $18,500 $3,300 $15,200
2016 $1,325 $18,200 $3,300 $14,900
2015 $1,325 $17,400 $6,620 $10,780
2014 $1,325 $17,100 $6,620 $10,480
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brock Fletcher

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Brock Fletcher

    Keller Williams Realty Lansing

    (517) 303-3262

    296 Total Sales

    Brock Fletcher
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  • Jeffrey Thornton

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jeffrey Thornton

    Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos

    (517) 719-4430

    1 in this area

    265 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Thornton
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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 232168

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 01-01-14-326-171

Michigan Ingham County Lansing 48912 Fairview Area

229 S Foster Ave, Lansing, MI

This home is located at 229 S Foster Ave, Lansing, MI 48912 since 18 December 2018 and is currently estimated at $95,516, approximately $128 per square foot. This property was built in 1919. 229 S Foster Ave is a home located in Ingham County with nearby schools including Pattengill Academy, Riddle Elementary School, and Eastern Lansing High School.

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