$325,500
SOLD AUG 22, 2025

631 Forest St East Lansing, MI 48823

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,210 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$147 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Ranch Style House
  • Bonus Room
  • Glencairn School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Corey Cafagna Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

BRAND NEW ROOF!!! Location is everything, and 631 Forest surely doesn't disappoint! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath walkout ranch beauty has been tastefully renovated from top to bottom. As you enter through the front door you can't help but notice the gorgeous hardwood floors that lead you through the bright and inviting living room. Host your favorite people in this fabulous kitchen with the cozy wood burning fireplace as a mesmerizing focal point! Two bedrooms on the main level with a sleek updated full bathroom, and the convenient first-floor laundry adds ease to your daily routine! Downstairs you will find two additional spacious bedrooms along with a wonderful bonus room, perfect for a home office or playroom - the possibilities are endless! The lower level is complete with a brand new fully renovated bathroom with walk in shower. Finally, the attached two-car garage gives you plenty of storage and easy access year-round! Located just a short walk to MSU, the Hannah Community Center, and nearby parks, this home puts you close to everything East Lansing has to offer. Whether you're grabbing coffee downtown or enjoying a stroll through the neighborhood, you'll love where you live! See it for yourself today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Molly Higbie

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals License #6501437358 Listed on: 07/17/2025

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Korrey

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals License #6501440056

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,484

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.31x72.50
  • Landscaped
  • Few Trees
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • Elmdale Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,484

Year Built

Built in 1961

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: 2025
  • Levels: One
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size: 60.31x72.50
  • Subdivision Name: Elmdale
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1105.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Living Area: 2210.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 60.31x72.50
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 1105.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 2210.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths B: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Half Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Laundry Features:Main Level: Yes
  • Exterior:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Location Legal Info:Real Estate Owned: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry2: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile2: Yes
  • Rooms:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 2210.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Egress Windows, Finished, Full, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room: 8
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Basement
  • Bonus Room Level: Basement
  • Laundry Level: First
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1105.0
  • Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Out Access: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Basement:Egress Windows: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Kitchen: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Sellers Disclosures
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Landscaped
  • RoadFrontageType: City Street
  • RoadSurfaceType: Asphalt
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Window Features:Bay Window(s): Yes
  • Lot Features:Few Trees: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: 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: Freezer, Microwave, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • LaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water Heater: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: East Lansing

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4356.0
  • Zoning Description: Zoning

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6484.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2025
Closed on
Aug 22, 2025
Sold by
White David and White Monica
Bought by
Axtell Jonathan and Axtell Samantha
Seller's Agent
Molly Higbie
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
Buyer's Agent
Michael Korrey
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$325,500
Premium/Discount to List
$5,600
1.75%
Views
114

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.75%
Original Mortgage
$309,225
Outstanding Balance
$308,957
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$10,821

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2022
Sold by
Sikkema Scott
Bought by
White David and White Monica

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2021
Sold by
Sikkema Samuel
Bought by
Sikkema Scott and Sikkema Lisa

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2018
Closed on
May 16, 2018
Sold by
The Blue Trust
Bought by
Sikkema Scott and Sikkema Lisa
Seller's Agent
Marty Condon
Marty Condon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marty Condon
Marty Condon Realty
List Price
$100,000
Sold Price
$86,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2018
Sold by
Sikkema Scott and Sikkema Lisa
Bought by
Sikkema Scott and Sikkema Lisa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2018
Sold by
Blue Richard A
Bought by
The Blue Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1977
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 $325,500 Greater Lansing Title
Warranty Deed $170,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $86,000 Tri Title Agency Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $31,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $309,225 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Sold $325,500 +1.8% $147 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $319,900 +272.0% $145 / Sq Ft
05/17/2018 05/17/18 Sold $86,000 -14.0% $39 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/19/2018 03/19/18 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2018 02/20/18 For Sale $100,000 -- $45 / 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 $6,495 $129,400 $20,500 $108,900
2024 $54 $120,300 $19,000 $101,300
2023 $6,055 $109,700 $16,800 $92,900
2022 $6,695 $98,000 $15,200 $82,800
2021 $4,957 $92,800 $13,400 $79,400
2020 $4,903 $90,300 $13,800 $76,500
2019 $4,702 $85,100 $15,700 $69,400
2018 $4,447 $83,100 $15,000 $68,100
2017 $4,269 $81,300 $16,900 $64,400
2016 -- $76,900 $16,800 $60,100
2015 -- $72,800 $32,460 $40,340
2014 -- $68,700 $32,228 $36,472
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 289778

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 20-01-13-214-004