$185,000
SOLD SEP 15, 2015

244 Lexington Ave East Lansing, MI 48823

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,192 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$84 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Air Purifier
  • Marble Elementary School Rated A-
  • Screened Porch
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2023

THIS HOUSE IS A KEEPER! WONDERFUL OPEN PLAN, BEAUTIFULLY CARED-FOR INSIDE & OUT. COVERED FRONT PORCH OPENS TO ''GREAT ROOM'' SPACE, IDEAL FOR GATHERINGS. THE FOYER OPENS TO THE NEWER WELL-DESIGNED KITCHEN & DINING AREA WHICH HAS CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, QUALITY BUILT-IN CABINETRY, TILE BACKSPLASHES, HARD SURFACE SEATING ISLAND, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, WINDOW SEAT. ADJACENT IS THE LARGE LIVING ROOM WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS, BIG PICTURE WINDOW VIEWING FENCED BACK YARD. A SLIDER TO THE CARPETED 3-SEASON ROOM WITH ITS WALLS OF WINDOW/DOORS PLUS PATIO ACCESS. NOTE THE LARGE FENCED YARD. THREE BEDROOMS (ONE USED AS OFFICE) & AN UPDATED TILE BATH MAKE UP THE MAIN LEVEL. A HALF BATH IS OFF THE FOYER & LAUNDRY HOOKUP IN CLOSET. DOWNSTAIRS IS A HUGE CARPETED FAMILY ROOM WITH FIREPLACE (GAS LOG) AND PLEN ROOM FOR GAME WATCHING, EXERCISE EQUIP., HOBBIES. THERE'S A LARGE 3-PIECE BATH AND ADJACENT STORAGE/DRESSING AREA. THE LAUNDRY/UTILITY AREA OFFERS LOTS OF ADDITIONAL STORAGE. WEST BROOKFIELD IS NEAR MICHIGAN STATE UNIV., DOWNTOWN, BUSLINES AND IS A DESIGNATED R-O-1 RENTAL OVERLAY (RENTALS RESTRICTED) GREAT HOUSE TO CALL ''HOME''

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charlotte Sprinkel

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices License #6506013643 Listed on: 07/13/2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Last Buyer's Agent

James Pitchford

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals, Inc. West License #6506024288

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals, Inc. West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 96 x 102
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Purifier

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Brookfield Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Tax Year: 14
  • Levels: One
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size: 96 X 102
  • Subdivision Name: Brookfield
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1442.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Living Area: 2192.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 96 X 102
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 1442.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 2192.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths B: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Half Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Laundry Features:Main Level: Yes
  • Exterior:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • General Property Info:ECO Friendly Features: No
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Other Equipment:Air Purifier: Yes
  • Exterior:Brick: Yes
  • Cooling:Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Improvements:Three Seasons Room: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced: Yes
  • Other Equipment:Satellite Dish: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 2786.0
  • Fireplace Features:Gas5: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Downstairs
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room: 8
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Other Equipment: Air Purifier, Satellite Dish
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 750.0
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Aluminum Siding
  • Patio Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Finished, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Overhead Storage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Overhead Storage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Finished2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Heated Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Cooling: Central Air, Exhaust Fan
  • LaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: East Lansing

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10018.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5172.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2019
Closed on
Aug 14, 2019
Sold by
Bixenmann Ryan J and Mata Tawny M
Bought by
Laresen Vickie and Pendell John
Seller's Agent
Jamie Bates
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$226,400
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-1.52%
Current Estimated Value
$310,391

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$83,991
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.94%
Original Mortgage
$129,900
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2017
Closed on
Jul 6, 2017
Sold by
Mead Wilfred and Mead Linda
Bought by
Bixenmann Ryan J and Mata Tawny M
Seller's Agent
Jeri Jo Meyer
Inspired Home LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Bates
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals Dewitt
List Price
$204,800
Sold Price
$210,800
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
2.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.44%
Original Mortgage
$200,260
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2015
Closed on
Sep 15, 2015
Sold by
Meadows Mark S and Meadows Pamela F
Bought by
Mead Wilfred
Seller's Agent
Charlotte Sprinkel
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Buyer's Agent
James Pitchford
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals, Inc. West
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.48%
Original Mortgage
$138,750
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2002
Sold by
Meadows Harry K and Meadows Florence M
Bought by
Meadows Harry K and Meadows Florence M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1997
Sold by
Vanis Stuart and Vanis Elizabeth
Bought by
Meadows Harry K and Meadows Florence M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1991

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1984
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 $226,400 Title Resource Agency
Warranty Deed $210,800 Transnation Title Agency
Warranty Deed $185,000 Tri County Title Agency Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $127,000 --
Deed $87,900 --
Deed $61,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $196,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $129,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,260 New Conventional
Previous Owner $138,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $15,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/20/2023 10/20/23 Sold $280,000 -1.7% $128 / Sq Ft
10/10/2023 10/10/23 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2023 10/06/23 For Sale $284,900 +25.8% $130 / Sq Ft
08/16/2019 08/16/19 Sold $226,400 -1.5% $103 / Sq Ft
07/24/2019 07/24/19 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2019 07/02/19 For Sale $229,900 +9.1% $105 / Sq Ft
07/06/2017 07/06/17 Sold $210,800 +2.9% $96 / Sq Ft
05/22/2017 05/22/17 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2017 05/18/17 For Sale $204,800 +10.7% $93 / Sq Ft
09/15/2015 09/15/15 Sold $185,000 -2.6% $84 / Sq Ft
08/07/2015 08/07/15 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2015 07/13/15 For Sale $189,900 -- $87 / 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 $70 $148,700 $34,500 $114,200
2023 $6,344 $125,900 $30,500 $95,400
2022 $6,078 $117,000 $27,600 $89,400
2021 $5,974 $108,400 $24,400 $84,000
2020 $5,908 $104,500 $25,100 $79,400
2019 $5,449 $99,100 $28,400 $70,700
2018 $5,958 $96,300 $27,200 $69,100
2017 $5,617 $96,300 $30,700 $65,600
2016 -- $91,800 $30,500 $61,300
2015 -- $87,400 $58,966 $28,434
2014 -- $83,200 $58,545 $24,655
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 72818

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 20-02-18-245-005