539 Sunset Ln East Lansing, MI 48823
Estimated payment $2,700/month
Total Views
9
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,927
Sq Ft
$210
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Sauna
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Mud Room
- Glencairn School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 3-minute walk to Corey Cafagna Park
About This Home
Charming Cape Cod in Oakwood Historic District - Walk to Downtown & MSUWelcome to 539 Sunset Lane, a spacious 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cape Cod perched on an elevated corner lot, this home offers stunning views of downtown East Lansing—just a leisurely half-mile walk from your front door. Inside, you'll find an open floor plan with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, rich original millwork, and a wood-burning fireplace with a new insert, perfect for cozy evenings. The upper-level features three generously sized bedrooms and a full bath. Newer roof and furnace.This home blends historic charm with modern updates, including gutters, central AC, electrical service, and a new full main bath with a Finnish sauna and heated tile floors, (2022).
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
- Oakwood Subdivision
Map
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $134,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $162,450 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
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