NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4531 Ethel St Okemos, MI 48864

Estimated Value: $307,000 - $342,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,085 Sq Ft
$156/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 27, 2025

Last sale price $305,000 $146 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,168/month

105 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • 0.65 Acre Lot
  • Ranch Style House
  • Cornell Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of January 2025

Okemos - Fabulous 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath, almost a 3⁄4 acre, 2,100+- sq. ft. ranch home with a first-floor laundry, nestled on a parcel in a prime location. Gleaming hardwood floors with two fireplaces and amazing charm. Enjoy two driveways that offer great parking plus the delightful usable & generous sized front screen porch to enjoy the morning sunrises and afternoon breezes. The formal living room is anchored by a masonry fireplace with an adjoining formal dining room (both with wide attractive original crown molding), offering a quaint Bay Window and gleaming hardwood flooring. The very heart of the home and a great space for family and entertainment is the oversized gourmet kitchen with a large center island, eating bar, three pantries, built-in planning center, and loads of countertops, plus all of the major appliances remain. Enjoy the spacious eating/hearth room area nestled in a wall of eastern sunlight and a cozy wood stove. The extra spacious primary suite includes double closets and access to the oversized deck. A second generous bedroom, plus a retro mud set ceramic full bath with a sunken tub and a skylight, and cherished library space. Split plan with a third bedroom or study including access to a 2.5 car garage with two service doors, electric car charger, plus, access to a full bath and first floor laundry with a storage closet. Enjoy the Solar benefits to this great home, see attached utility bills. A rare find! The country lot has mature landscaping and two apple trees. Newer roof 2020/2021. Newer attic insulation 2020/2021. Newer hot water heater. Culligan water softener. Upgraded electrical panel. Within walking distance of Cornell elementary school, in close proximity to shopping and eateries. No need for a basement with loads of storage, the partial walking height, and room for mechanicals.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynne VanDeventer

Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos License #6501128440 Listed on: 09/15/2024

Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos

Last Buyer's Agent

Jodey Shepardson Custack

Inspired Home LLC License #6506040987

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,973

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 28,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 155x160
  • Landscaped
  • Few Trees
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,085 Sq Ft Home
  • Bookcases
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Kinney Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,973

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0.65 Acres

Parking

2

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: 2.5
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.65
  • Lot Size: 155x160
  • Subdivision Name: Kinney
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2085.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Living Area: 2085.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 155x160
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 2085.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 2085.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 2
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Laundry Features:Main Level: Yes
  • Location Legal Info:Real Estate Owned: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Utilities:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • View:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Improvements:Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Water Softeners: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry2: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • View:Panoramic: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Connected: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 2337.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Sump Pump
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Closet, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Downstairs, Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Laundry Level: First
  • Other Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Other
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Appliances:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Tray Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Closet: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Other5: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private
  • RoadSurfaceType: Asphalt
  • View: Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Private2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Few Trees: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Appliances: Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer, Water Heater, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • LaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water Heater: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Okemos

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28226.88
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Carrier Route: 3047
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4973.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2024
Closed on
Jan 27, 2025
Sold by
Mcmillan John Nixon and Mcmillan Robert Hugh
Bought by
Obrien Jay and Obrien Cheryl
Seller's Agent
Lynne VanDeventer
Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos
Buyer's Agent
Jodey Shepardson Custack
Inspired Home LLC
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$84,900
-21.77%
Views
334
Current Estimated Value
$325,130

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,130
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 1994
Bought by
Mcmillan John and Mcmillan Barbara
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Obrien Jay $305,000 Guardian Title Agency
Mcmillan John $150,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Sold $305,000 -12.8% $146 / Sq Ft
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Price Changed $349,900 -5.4% $168 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Price Changed $369,900 -5.1% $177 / Sq Ft
09/15/2024 09/15/24 For Sale $389,900 -- $187 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

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 $5,158 $144,900 $25,700 $119,200
2024 $4,867 $132,400 $23,000 $109,400
2023 $4,867 $118,200 $21,700 $96,500
2022 $4,614 $113,100 $48,200 $64,900
2021 $4,505 $113,900 $49,500 $64,400
2020 $5,939 $107,900 $49,500 $58,400
2019 $5,750 $104,300 $46,900 $57,400
2018 $5,575 $107,400 $54,000 $53,400
2017 $5,324 $106,500 $54,300 $52,200
2016 $2,409 $105,000 $53,600 $51,400
2015 $2,409 $89,200 $77,859 $11,341
2014 $2,409 $80,500 $62,179 $18,321
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 283521

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 02-02-23-452-005

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