$242,500
SOLD SEP 3, 2025

5117 Jo Don Dr East Lansing, MI 48823

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$152 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Game Room
  • Front Porch
  • Bennett Woods Elementary School Rated A
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2025

A perfect 4 bedroom for the buyer seeking a competitively priced opportunity. This home offers location convenience and fantastic potential to be personalized and cosmetically elevated for a buyer seeking to unleash their creativity. The 4th bedroom is located in the lower level w/egress. A portion of the front lawn was recently excavated for new water supply line installation. New Roof in '22

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rachel Willey

All Star Realty License #6501356822 Listed on: 08/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mohamed Abukar

EXP Realty, LLC License #6506049101

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,550

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x100
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,550

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

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
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size: 90x100
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1100.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Living Area: 1600.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 90x100
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 1100.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 1600.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Half Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Location Legal Info:Real Estate Owned: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Basement: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate: Yes
  • Fencing:Chain Link: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • View:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Rooms:Game Room2: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • Fencing:Full2: Yes
  • Flooring:Concrete3: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 2156.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Egress Windows, Finished, Full
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Flooring: Concrete, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room: 10
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Basement
  • Game Room Level: Basement
  • Other Level: Basement
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500.0
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Electric Range: Yes
  • Basement:Egress Windows: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Sellers Disclosures
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link, Full
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: City Lot, Front Yard
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • RoadSurfaceType: Asphalt
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Lot Features:City Lot: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage2: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Electric Range, Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • LaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: None

Association/Amenities

  • Location Legal Info:Association Name: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Okemos

Lot Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Carrier Route: 4732
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4550.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2025
Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Tate David S
Bought by
Stepanyan Arsen
Seller's Agent
Rachel Willey
All Star Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mohamed Abukar
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$242,500
Premium/Discount to List
$12,600
5.48%
Views
32

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-18.46%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2018
Closed on
Jun 26, 2018
Sold by
Whitman Cody and Whitman Melanie
Bought by
Tate David S
Seller's Agent
James Pitchford
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals, Inc. West
Buyer's Agent
James Kost
Coldwell Banker Professionals-E.L.
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$161,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
0.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.86%
Original Mortgage
$128,800
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2018
Closed on
Jun 14, 2018
Sold by
Pennission Gary and Pennission Gary
Bought by
Whitman Cody and Whitman Melanie
Seller's Agent
James Pitchford
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals, Inc. West
Buyer's Agent
James Kost
Coldwell Banker Professionals-E.L.
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$161,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
0.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,800
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2012
Sold by
Whitman Cody and Whitman Melanie
Bought by
Pennission Gary and Penission Linda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2004
Sold by
Whitman Cody and Whitman Melanie
Bought by
Whitman Cody and Whitman Melanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,000
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2002
Sold by
Kassab Jimmy and Kassab Laurie
Bought by
Whitman Cody and Whitman Melanie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$107,950
Interest Rate
9.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1992
Bought by
Kassab
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 $242,500 Transnation Title
Warranty Deed $161,000 Ata National Title Group
Quit Claim Deed -- Midstate Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Bell Title Co
Warranty Deed $124,900 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $73,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $128,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $141,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $107,950 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $17,050 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Sold $242,500 +5.5% $152 / Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2025 08/14/25 For Sale $229,900 +42.8% $144 / Sq Ft
06/26/2018 06/26/18 Sold $161,000 +0.7% $101 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/29/2018 05/29/18 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2018 05/24/18 For Sale $159,900 -- $100 / 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 $4,489 $106,500 $19,700 $86,800
2024 $4,172 $101,000 $18,700 $82,300
2023 $4,172 $94,000 $17,800 $76,200
2022 $3,993 $83,400 $15,200 $68,200
2021 $3,917 $79,100 $13,800 $65,300
2020 $3,842 $76,200 $13,800 $62,400
2019 $3,757 $71,800 $14,900 $56,900
2018 $2,888 $68,800 $15,200 $53,600
2017 $2,426 $59,900 $15,400 $44,500
2016 $1,070 $56,800 $14,500 $42,300
2015 $1,070 $53,100 $26,822 $26,278
2014 $1,070 $48,200 $23,148 $25,052
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 290470

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 02-02-17-376-015