NOT LISTED FOR SALE

545 University Dr East Lansing, MI 48823

Estimated Value: $315,000 - $363,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,330 Sq Ft
$148/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 12, 2024

Last sale price $345,000 $148 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $2,316/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Glencairn School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2024

Nestled on a serene tree-lined street in the sought-after Chesterfield Hills neighborhood, this Cape Cod residence is brimming with character and modern updates. A 2-bedroom, 2 full bath home that boasts of timeless hardwood floors throughout, complemented by crown molding and built-in shelving in the cozy living room.
The well-appointed kitchen features granite counters, newer cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a deep soak sink. Adjacent to the living room, the inviting 4 seasons room beckons with its abundant natural light and a slider leading to the fenced backyard, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms await, each adorned with built-in desks, ceiling fans, and ample closet space. A full bathroom conveniently situated between. Downstairs, the lower level reveals a spacious rec room adorned with knotty pine walls, built-ins, and laminate flooring, providing a versatile space for relaxation or entertainment.
Outside, the backyard oasis beckons with a charming paver patio and whimsical outdoor lighting adorning the fence and a 2-car garage at the rear of the property offers convenience and ample storage space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amie Brown

Coldwell Banker Professionals-E.L. License #6506046887 Listed on: 06/21/2024

Coldwell Banker Professionals-E.L.

Co-Listed By

Miriam Randall-Olsen

Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos License #6501381889

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet Munn

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices License #6501205468

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,482

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 53.2x120
  • Few Trees
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Glencairn Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts For Spa
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Chesterfield Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,482

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Current Use: Primary
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Levels: Two
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size: 53.2x120
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 981
  • Co List Office Phone: 517-349-4406
  • Subdivision Name: Chesterfield Hills
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1570.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Living Area: 2330.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 53.2x120
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 1570.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 2330.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 2: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Exterior:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Levels:Two2: Yes
  • Location Legal Info:Real Estate Owned: No
  • General Property Info:Elementary School: Glencairn School
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Basement: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Block4: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Connected: Yes
  • View:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod: Yes
  • Improvements:Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile2: Yes
  • Electric:_one_50 Amp Service: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Gas Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Sink: Yes
  • Improvements:_four_ Season Room: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Fencing:Gate: Yes
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 2330.0
  • Fireplace Features:Gas5: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Partially Finished
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • EntryLocation: Front Door
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room: 7
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Other Level: First
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Wood Frames
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 760.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Electric Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior Features:Crown Molding: Yes
  • Interior Features:Recessed Lighting: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Basement:Block2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Recreation Room2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Gate
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Few Trees
  • RoadFrontageType: City Street
  • RoadSurfaceType: Asphalt
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Window Features:Bay Window(s): Yes
  • Lot Features:Few Trees: Yes
  • Window Features:Wood Frames: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Dishwasher
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 150 Amp Service
  • LaundryFeatures: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Sink, Washer Hookup
  • SecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Utilities: Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Schools

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

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Appliances, Thermostat
  • Green Energy Efficient:Appliances: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient:Thermostat: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Carrier Route: 3046
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5482.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2024
Closed on
Jul 12, 2024
Sold by
Christensen Michelle and Beck Melissa
Bought by
Rowse R Nicholas R and Rowse Dianne J
Seller's Agent
Amie Brown
Coldwell Banker Professionals-E.L.
Buyer's Agent
Janet Munn
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
9.52%
Views
68
Current Estimated Value
$344,422

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$578
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.14%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2019
Closed on
Aug 15, 2019
Sold by
Depriest Leland Allen
Bought by
Christensen Michelle and Beck Melissa
Seller's Agent
Peter MacIntyre
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals, Inc. Grand River
Buyer's Agent
Jean Hall
Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos
List Price
$198,000
Sold Price
$198,100
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2017
Sold by
Depriest Leland Allen
Bought by
Depriest Leland Allen and Leland Allen Depriest Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2001
Sold by
Baker Jane L
Bought by
Baker Jane L and The Jane L Baker Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1990
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rowse R Nicholas R $345,000 None Listed On Document
Christensen Michelle $198,100 None Available
Depriest Leland Allen -- None Available
Baker Jane L -- None Available
-- $90,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/12/2024 07/12/24 Sold $345,000 +9.5% $148 / Sq Ft
06/25/2024 06/25/24 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2024 06/21/24 For Sale $315,000 +59.0% $135 / Sq Ft
08/15/2019 08/15/19 Sold $198,100 +0.1% $102 / Sq Ft
08/03/2019 08/03/19 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2019 08/01/19 For Sale $198,000 -- $102 / 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 $5,869 $136,000 $31,500 $104,500
2024 $5,482 $125,800 $29,400 $96,400
2023 $5,482 $111,500 $26,500 $85,000
2022 $5,252 $102,600 $26,200 $76,400
2021 $5,162 $96,300 $24,600 $71,700
2020 $5,105 $90,300 $24,300 $66,000
2019 $4,496 $87,900 $26,600 $61,300
2018 $4,916 $89,000 $24,900 $64,100
2017 $4,719 $89,000 $24,900 $64,100
2016 -- $87,000 $26,500 $60,500
2015 -- $82,300 $53,000 $29,300
2014 -- $76,900 $52,300 $24,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 281450

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 20-01-13-107-005