$418,750
SOLD MAY 26, 2021

639 Orchard St East Lansing, MI 48823

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,176 Sq Ft
9,714 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$192 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Slip
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Marble Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of December 2023

Dream Buy and Live in the heart of East Lansing in this enchanting brick cottage-style cape cod home, located near downtown, MSU, and the award-winning East Lansing Schools. This one-of-a-kind home no doubt will satisfy your indoor and outdoor entertainment needs! As soon as your step into this charmer you will feel the welcoming embrace of the classic architecture and its warm wood and artistic tile finishes and niches. Front, side, and rear entries offer wonderful storage and space and take you to the outdoor patio and garden spaces. Main floor offers a living room with a fireplace that adjoins a heated sunroom which overlooks the gardens and neighborhood. Gatherings will revolve around the dine-in Kitchen that offers wonderful cabinetry, plenty of meal prep counter space, newer appliances, and pantry. Take your guests to the rear gathering room to dine and enjoy the yard and gardens views and then wind-down in the family room and cozy up by the fireplace. A first-floor bedroom, full bath and laundry complete the main level. Upstairs are two more generous bedrooms. One that accesses private attic bonus storage and the primary bedroom that has a private outdoor iron balcony and direct access to the second full bath complete with built-in bureau and claw-foot tub. Updated Pella windows allow for an airy light throughout. This home has a crawl space and partial basement that is accessed via bilco door from the rear patio. There is a two-car garage with newer garage doors and walk-up attic and adjoining a third bay, perfect for garden shed, hobby workshop or studio. The south-facing stone and brick gated side patio was just redone and is perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors with friends and family. Brick and slate walkways lead to the garage, backyard, and neighboring property. This home has been loved by its owners, quality updates and great care was taken over the years to maintain and enhance its many wonderful features, from the woodwork, cabinetry, artistic tile, cove moldings, lighting and more. Lovely, landscaped gardens, flowering trees and iron perimeter fencing adds to the impressive presence of this home and is certain to surprise and delight you! Come on Home to East Lansing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Fletcher

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices License #6506019559 Listed on: 04/22/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Non Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,826

Year Built

  • Built in 1939 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 9,714 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 97.2x100
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,176 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Chandelier
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Hatchway
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Boat Slip
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Dehumidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Strathmore Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,826

Year Built

Built in 1939 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Property Conditions Updated Remodeled: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size: 97.2x100
  • Subdivision Name: Strathmore
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2176.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Living Area: 2176.0
  • New Construction: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 97.2x100
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 2176.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 2176.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 2: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Laundry Features:Main Level: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Block4: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod: Yes
  • Levels:One and One Half: Yes
  • Improvements:Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Exterior:Brick: Yes
  • Improvements:Three Seasons Room: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Other Equipment:Dehumidifier: Yes
  • Rooms:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Improvements:Balcony: Yes
  • Fencing:Wrought Iron: Yes
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 2486.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: Bilco Door, Partially Finished
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Crown Molding, High Ceilings
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room: 7
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bonus Room Level: Second
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Community Features:Curbs: Yes
  • Community Features:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas3: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Basement:Bilco Door: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Crown Molding: Yes
  • Interior Features:Chandelier: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Kitchen: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • RoadFrontageType: City Street
  • RoadSurfaceType: Concrete
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Patio Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Window Features:Window Coverings: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Detached, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Asphalt2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen, Main Level
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: East Lansing

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9713.88
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Carrier Route: 3549
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8826.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2023
Closed on
Dec 1, 2023
Sold by
Hosler Andrew and Hosler Elizabeth
Bought by
Darda Joseph and Galley Samantha
Seller's Agent
Jaime Burkhart
Preferred, Realtors® Ltd
Buyer's Agent
Jordan Waters
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$487,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,400
-2.48%
Views
229
Current Estimated Value
$509,014

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,514
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.21%
Original Mortgage
$436,500
Outstanding Balance
$423,674
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$65,582

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2021
Closed on
May 11, 2021
Sold by
Berkey Bethany L
Bought by
Hosler Andrew and Hosler Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Lisa Fletcher
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
List Price
$360,000
Sold Price
$418,750
Premium/Discount to List
$58,750
16.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.22%
Original Mortgage
$335,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2018
Closed on
Apr 30, 2018
Sold by
Melville Bradd R and Melville Anna Mcellhiney Luster
Bought by
Berkey Bethany L
Seller's Agent
Dave Ledebuhr
Musselman Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Hausner
Keller Williams Realty Lansing
List Price
$299,500
Sold Price
$306,500
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
2.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.70%
Original Mortgage
$126,500
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2013
Closed on
Oct 9, 2013
Sold by
Goble John L and Goble Tracy A
Bought by
Melville Bradd R and Melville Anna Mcellhiney Luster
Seller's Agent
Dave Ledebuhr
Musselman Realty Company
Buyer's Agent
Dave Ledebuhr
Musselman Realty Company
List Price
$287,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-7.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.24%
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2011
Sold by
Thomas Margaret A
Bought by
Goble John L and Goble Tracy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2007
Sold by
Carole L Cornell Trust #1
Bought by
Thomas Margaret Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1979
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 $487,500 Title One
Warranty Deed $418,750 None Available
Warranty Deed $306,500 Transnation Title Agency
Warranty Deed $265,000 Transnation Title Agency
Warranty Deed $255,000 Midstate
Warranty Deed -- Atlantic Pacific Title Agenc
Deed $177,000 --
Deed $147,000 --
Deed $81,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $436,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $335,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $126,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $212,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $204,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $108,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $165,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/01/2023 12/01/23 Sold $487,500 -2.5% $224 / Sq Ft
10/30/2023 10/30/23 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2023 10/05/23 For Sale $499,900 +19.4% $230 / Sq Ft
05/26/2021 05/26/21 Sold $418,750 +16.3% $192 / Sq Ft
05/06/2021 05/06/21 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2021 04/22/21 For Sale $360,000 +17.5% $165 / Sq Ft
04/30/2018 04/30/18 Sold $306,500 +2.3% $127 / Sq Ft
03/20/2018 03/20/18 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2018 03/16/18 For Sale $299,500 +13.0% $124 / Sq Ft
10/09/2013 10/09/13 Sold $265,000 -7.7% $110 / Sq Ft
09/17/2013 09/17/13 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2013 06/19/13 For Sale $287,000 -- $119 / 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
2024 $96 $205,100 $43,300 $161,800
2023 $10,378 $191,500 $42,500 $149,000
2022 $9,945 $179,100 $39,700 $139,400
2021 $8,924 $170,100 $36,800 $133,300
2020 $8,826 $160,800 $34,200 $126,600
2019 $8,465 $153,200 $33,900 $119,300
2018 $8,313 $151,600 $34,600 $117,000
2017 $7,981 $147,500 $32,800 $114,700
2016 -- $144,200 $33,500 $110,700
2015 -- $138,500 $63,886 $74,614
2014 -- $128,000 $62,999 $65,001
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 254736

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 20-02-18-111-003