539 Sunset Ln East Lansing, MI 48823
Estimated payment $2,421/month
Highlights
- Sauna
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Mud Room
- Glencairn School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 3-minute walk to Corey Cafagna Park
About This Home
Spacious 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cape Cod on a corner lot in East Lansing's Oakwood Historic District, less than half a mile from MSU and downtown. Beautiful early 20th century streetlamps illuminate the area's safest and most walkable neighborhood.
The open floor plan features refinished hardwood floors, original millwork in excellent condition, and a wood-burning fireplace with a new insert. The generous side lot provides ample space for extra parking or an ultimate tailgate setup with a fire pit ideal for game days, weekend cookouts, and evening gatherings. Upstairs are three large bedrooms and a full bath. A brand-new 2023 full bath includes a Finnish wet/dry sauna and heated tile floors. Updates include electrical service, central A/C (2022), newer roof, and furnace. A perfect home for a university employee or family who wish to be close to MSU. With top rated schools, this home offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort in the most sought-after neighborhood.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,248
Year Built
- Built in 1922
Lot Details
- 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 42 x 123
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,927 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Garden Windows
- Mud Room
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Sauna
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
Laundry
- Laundry on lower level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Oakwood Subdivision
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $5,618 | $135,400 | $17,700 | $117,700 |
| 2024 | $47 | $125,400 | $16,400 | $109,000 |
| 2023 | $5,247 | $114,700 | $14,500 | $100,200 |
| 2022 | $4,810 | $91,300 | $13,100 | $78,200 |
| 2021 | $4,820 | $86,500 | $11,600 | $74,900 |
| 2020 | $6,179 | $82,700 | $11,900 | $70,800 |
| 2019 | $4,825 | $73,000 | $13,500 | $59,500 |
| 2018 | $5,135 | $70,800 | $12,900 | $57,900 |
| 2017 | $4,954 | $69,300 | $14,600 | $54,700 |
| 2016 | -- | $65,500 | $14,500 | $51,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $62,100 | $28,063 | $34,037 |
| 2014 | -- | $58,500 | $27,862 | $30,638 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2025 09/16/25 | Price Changed | $379,000 | -4.1% | $197 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/10/2025 07/10/25 | Price Changed | $395,000 | -2.5% | $205 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/16/2025 06/16/25 | For Sale | $405,000 | +138.9% | $210 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/05/2019 11/05/19 | Sold | $169,500 | -5.8% | $95 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/10/2019 10/10/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/10/2019 09/10/19 | Price Changed | $179,900 | -5.3% | $100 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/28/2019 08/28/19 | Price Changed | $189,900 | -2.1% | $106 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/29/2019 07/29/19 | Price Changed | $194,000 | -2.5% | $108 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/21/2019 06/21/19 | Price Changed | $199,000 | -2.9% | $111 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/21/2019 05/21/19 | For Sale | $204,900 | -- | $114 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $169,500 | Tri County Title Agency Llc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $168,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $165,000 | Landamerica Transnation Titl | |
| Deed | $60,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $50,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $134,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $162,450 | FHA |
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 25028809
APN: 20-01-13-221-001
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