$155,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2024
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
5,184 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$155 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

129 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Slate Flooring
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Rear Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of August 2024

Welcome to 721 Merrill Avenue, Lansing
The property offers an active license and is currently rented through May of 2025.
Showings are allowed only on Thursdays from 8am - noon.
A really cute house, hardwood floors through most of the home, wood burning fireplace in the living room, tile flooring in the kitchen and informal eating area. The bathroom and kitchen have been updated. Two bedrooms on the first floor and two bedrooms on the second floor. The second floor features cozy knotty pine paneling.
The basement offers plenty of storage or can be finished. One car detached garage.
Great location, close to MSU, Downtown Lansing and Capital Complex, highways, and shopping/restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Holmes

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices License #6501248954 Listed on: 07/23/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Last Buyer's Agent

Mario Baldino

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals License #6501415320

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 5,184 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 47x111
  • East Facing Home
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Range

Flooring

  • Slate Flooring
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Garage
  • Private Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters
  • Rear Porch

Utilities

  • Dehumidifier
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Not Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Current Use: Rental, Investment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size: 47x111
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1000.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Living Area: 1000.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 47x111
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 1000.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 1000.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Exterior:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Levels:Two2: Yes
  • Location Legal Info:Real Estate Owned: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Basement: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Block4: Yes
  • Fencing:Chain Link: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Available: Yes
  • Utilities:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Sewer Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Available: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Connected: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl2: Yes
  • Security Features:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Cooling:None8: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Connected: Yes
  • Other Equipment:Dehumidifier: Yes
  • View:City4: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Utilities:High Speed Internet Connected: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Flooring:Slate2: Yes
  • Utilities:Phone Not Available: Yes
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 1756.0
  • General Property Info:Front Door: East
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Concrete, Full, Sump Pump
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Flooring: Slate, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room: 6
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • SpaFeatures: None
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Glass Doors, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Concrete2: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Gas Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Gas Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Glass Doors: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Back Yard
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • RoadFrontageType: City Street
  • RoadSurfaceType: Concrete, Paved
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
  • View: City
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, On Site, Private
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • Parking Features:On Site: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Private6: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Concrete6: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Gas Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Free-Standing Gas Range, Dryer
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • LaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • SecurityFeatures: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Utilities: Water Connected, Water Available, Sewer Connected, Sewer Available, Phone Not Available, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Electricity Available, Cable Connected, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lansing

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5183.64
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4108.66

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2024
Closed on
Aug 19, 2024
Sold by
Springer Michael B
Bought by
Morgan Brittany and Morgan Thomas
Seller's Agent
Linda Holmes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Buyer's Agent
Mario Baldino
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-3.12%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$156,758

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,758
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.69%
Original Mortgage
$77,500
Outstanding Balance
$75,633
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$80,386

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2018
Sold by
Powers Matthew M
Bought by
Springer Michael B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,693
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2015
Sold by
Harney Laura J and Harney James
Bought by
Powers Matthew M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,405
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2004
Sold by
Harney Laura J and Harney James
Bought by
Harney Laura J and Harney James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,800
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2001
Sold by
Swift Anne G
Bought by
James Jones Kost Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$33,800
Interest Rate
6.68%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2000
Sold by
Swift Anne G and Swift Theodore W
Bought by
Swift Anne G and Anne G Swift Restated Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $155,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $106,900 Transnation Title Agency
Warranty Deed $89,900 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $123,500 Mids
Warranty Deed $80,095 Midstate Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $77,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $103,693 New Conventional
Previous Owner $85,405 New Conventional
Previous Owner $98,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $33,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2024 08/19/24 Sold $155,000 -3.1% $155 / Sq Ft
07/29/2024 07/29/24 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2024 07/23/24 For Sale $160,000 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
07/23/2024 07/23/24 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2024 03/22/24 For Sale $160,000 -- $160 / 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 $37 $64,600 $11,100 $53,500
2023 $4,109 $59,000 $11,100 $47,900
2022 $3,748 $54,500 $9,100 $45,400
2021 $2,848 $50,200 $7,700 $42,500
2020 $2,831 $46,900 $7,700 $39,200
2019 $2,689 $44,600 $7,700 $36,900
2018 $2,400 $43,200 $7,700 $35,500
2017 $2,298 $43,200 $7,700 $35,500
2016 $2,814 $39,800 $7,700 $32,100
2015 $2,814 $38,600 $15,484 $23,116
2014 $2,814 $37,800 $8,848 $28,952
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 279406

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 01-01-11-379-201