$325,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

311 Clarendon Rd East Lansing, MI 48823

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,058 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$158 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Glencairn School Rated A
  • Great Room
  • 4-minute walk to Robert Shaw Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Step into a home that beautifully blends mid-century appeal with modern sophistication and eco-friendly updates. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath gem, located just minutes from downtown and a prestigious Big Ten university, is a perfect balance of style, comfort, and sustainability. With 1,240 square feet of living space above grade, this home is designed to maximize both natural light and energy efficiency, offering a bright, airy atmosphere that you'll love coming home to. Upon entering, you're welcomed by gleaming hardwood floors in the foyer that extend throughout the main level, giving the space a warm, inviting feel. The expansive family room features classic wood paneling and a wealth of natural light, thanks to newly installed skylights that infuse the space with an abundance of sunshine. Whether you're relaxing by the fire or entertaining friends, the room's sophisticated design and bright ambiance make it an ideal spot for gathering or simply unwinding. The adjacent screened-in porch is an extension of the home's charm, offering serene views of the terraced backyard and an inviting space to enjoy year-round outdoor living. With additional skylights, this sun-drenched space feels like an extension of the indoorsperfect for quiet afternoons or lively evening get-togethers. The heart of the home, the kitchen, also enjoys the benefits of natural light with the addition of skylights that bring in rays of sunlight throughout the day. The thoughtful updates ensure that both the home's aesthetics and energy efficiency are at the forefront, providing a welcoming environment that's both stylish and eco-conscious. This home's energy-efficient updates are designed to give you peace of mind for years to come. Recent upgrades include a new roof, energy-efficient windows, and durable vinyl shake siding, all contributing to better insulation and lower utility bills. These thoughtful improvements ensure the home is as practical as it is beautiful, offering a sustainable and cost-effective living experience. Downstairs, the finished basement offers versatile space for whatever your needs may bea guest suite, home office, or media room. The basement expands this mid-century vibe. The main floor offers three generously sized bedrooms that provide ample space for family or guests with each room filled with natural light. The two bathrooms are both functional and stylish, featuring modern fixtures that complement the home's classic design. 1 Car Attached Garage adjoins home. Located in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood, this home offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful retreat just minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown East Lansing and the campus of a renowned Big Ten university (MSU). Enjoy easy access to local shops, restaurants, parks, and cultural attractions while being able to retreat to your own private oasis at the end of the day. Whether you're an academic professional, a growing family, or anyone who loves the energy and convenience of city living combined with the peace of a suburban feel, this home provides everything you needand more. With its energy-efficient updates, sophisticated design, and unbeatable location, it's a rare find in today's market. Don't miss the opportunity to make this timeless eco-conscious home your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Vitale

Century 21 Affiliated License #6506045566 Listed on: 06/13/2025

Century 21 Affiliated

Last Buyer's Agent

James Fordell

Musselman Realty Company License #6501287269

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,976

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x139
  • North Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Few Trees
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Chandelier
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Blower Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Laundry in Basement
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Location

  • City Lot

Schools

  • Glencairn Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Abbottside Association
  • Abbottside Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,976

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Current Use: Primary
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Levels: One
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size: 66x139
  • Subdivision Name: Abbottside
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1240.0
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern, Ranch
  • Living Area: 2058.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 66x139
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 1240.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 2058.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths B: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Location Legal Info:Real Estate Owned: No
  • General Property Info:Elementary School: Glencairn School
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Rooms:Family Room2: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Basement: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Block4: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Available: Yes
  • Utilities:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Sewer Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Connected: Yes
  • View:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Improvements:Great Room: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Utilities:Phone Available: Yes
  • Rooms:Den2: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Fencing:Wood3: Yes
  • Utilities:High Speed Internet Connected: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Mid Century Modern: Yes
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 2480.0
  • General Property Info:Front Door: North
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Finished, Partially Finished
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Laminate Counters, Smart Thermostat
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room: 11
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Den Level: Basement
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Level: First
  • SpaFeatures: None
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 818.0
  • Fireplace Features: Blower Fan, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Electric Oven: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Appliances:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Smart Thermostat: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Interior Features:Laminate Counters: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Blower Fan: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Chandelier: Yes
  • Basement:BathStubbed: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Cooktop: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Sellers Disclosures
  • ExteriorFeatures: Garden
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Few Trees, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • RoadFrontageType: City Street
  • RoadSurfaceType: Asphalt, Concrete
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Patio Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:City Lot: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Few Trees: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Lot Features:Gentle Sloping: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Garden: Yes
  • Window Features:Skylight(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Concrete6: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer/Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Electric Oven, Dishwasher
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • LaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • SecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Utilities: Water Connected, Water Available, Sewer Connected, Sewer Available, Phone Available, Natural Gas Connected, Natural Gas Available, High Speed Internet Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Electricity Available, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Abbottside

Association/Amenities

  • Location Legal Info:Association Name: Abbottside

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9147.6
  • Zoning Description: Zoning

Tax Info

  • Tax Carrier Route: 2618
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4976.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2025
Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Childs Kevin L
Bought by
Maloney Katie M
Seller's Agent
Joseph Vitale
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
James Fordell
Musselman Realty Company
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.56%
Views
19

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.32%
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Outstanding Balance
$259,556
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$59,150

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2008
Sold by
Harrison Susan L
Bought by
Childs Kevin L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 1991
Sold by
Harrison Susan Leigh
Bought by
Harrison Susan L and Susan L Harrison Trust
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $325,000 Diversified National Title
Warranty Deed $165,000 Tri Title Agency Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $260,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $132,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $325,000 +1.6% $158 / Sq Ft
06/14/2025 06/14/25 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $320,000 -- $155 / 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 $4,976 $130,600 $29,600 $101,000
2024 $41 $121,200 $27,500 $93,700
2023 $4,648 $110,500 $24,300 $86,200
2022 $3,647 $99,600 $21,900 $77,700
2021 $3,647 $93,800 $19,400 $74,400
2020 $4,329 $91,600 $19,900 $71,700
2019 $4,151 $87,600 $22,600 $65,000
2018 $4,539 $85,100 $21,600 $63,500
2017 $4,358 $84,400 $24,400 $60,000
2016 -- $80,200 $24,300 $55,900
2015 -- $73,700 $46,879 $26,821
2014 -- $69,900 $46,545 $23,355
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 288783

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 20-01-12-410-008