721 Merrill Ave Lansing, MI 48912
Foster Neighborhood
4
Beds
1
Bath
1,000
Sq Ft
5,184
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- City View
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Slate Flooring
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Rear Porch
- Forced Air Heating System
About This Home
As of August 2024Welcome 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
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices License #6501248954 Listed on: 07/23/2024
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
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%
Total Days on Market
129
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,709
Original Mortgage
$77,500
Outstanding Balance
$75,633
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Linda Holmes
L
Seller's Agent in 2024
Linda Holmes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
(517) 402-7575
2 in this area
38 Total Sales
-
Mario Baldino
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Mario Baldino
RE/MAX Michigan
(517) 490-1230
4 in this area
96 Total Sales
Map
Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®
MLS Number: 279406
APN: 01-01-11-379-201
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