$130,000
SOLD AUG 7, 2019
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,363 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$95 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2024

Welcome home to 725 Merrill Avenue! You are going to love it! Look no further this home is nestled in one of Lansing's most sought after neighborhoods! Offering the outstanding functionality that you need - this light and bright home has 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. You will enjoy cooking in the kitchen that has ample counter and cabinet space. The beautiful easy to care for landscaped yard is fenced in the back and is a great place to relax. The picturesque tree lined streets are a great place to walk and get exercise. MOVE IN CONDITION - come see for yourself! Lot Size 47' x 110' - Easy access to shopping, expressways, and entertainment. --- 1.6 miles to MSU and 2.8 miles to downtown Lansing ---

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wendy Ezzo

Coldwell Banker Realty -Stadium License #6501323687 Listed on: 07/03/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Bensinger

Bellabay Realty, LLC License #6501405713

Bellabay Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,771

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 47x110.64
  • East Facing Home
  • Fenced

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,363 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Downers Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,771

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size: 47X110.64
  • Subdivision Name: Downers
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1363.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Living Area: 1363.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 47X110.64
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 1363.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 1363.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Half Baths 2: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Levels:Two2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Rooms:Family Room2: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced: Yes
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 2119.0
  • General Property Info:Front Door: East
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Laminate Counters, Stove Hookup - Electric
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room: 7
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Interior Features:Laminate Counters: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Electric4: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • RoadFrontageType: City Street
  • RoadSurfaceType: Paved
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Patio Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features:No Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Electric Oven, Dishwasher
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • LaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Lansing

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Carrier Route: 4323
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2771.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2024
Closed on
May 31, 2024
Sold by
Ju Hao
Bought by
Brown Kristen
Seller's Agent
Hao Ju
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Rochelle Ridgell
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$194,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
2.16%
Views
57
Current Estimated Value
$201,823

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,823
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.04%
Original Mortgage
$177,655
Outstanding Balance
$175,422
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$26,401

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2022
Sold by
Springer Elizabeth A
Bought by
Ju Hao

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2020
Sold by
Andrews Carl W
Bought by
Andrews Elizabeth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2020
Sold by
Andrews Carl W
Bought by
Andrews Carl W and Andrews Elizabeth A

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2019
Closed on
Aug 7, 2019
Sold by
Ruis Sean
Bought by
Andrews Carl W
Seller's Agent
Wendy Ezzo
Coldwell Banker Realty -Stadium
Buyer's Agent
Mark Bensinger
Bellabay Realty, LLC
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.43%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2010
Sold by
Ruis Roselynn
Bought by
Ruis Sean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2001
Sold by
Olivetti James P and Olivetti Deborah K
Bought by
Ruis Roselynn
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 $194,000 Elevate Title Agency Of Michig
Warranty Deed $165,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Liberty Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $130,000 Tri County Title Agency Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $116,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $177,655 FHA
Previous Owner $85,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Sold $194,000 +2.2% $142 / Sq Ft
04/24/2024 04/24/24 For Sale $189,900 +46.1% $139 / Sq Ft
08/07/2019 08/07/19 Sold $130,000 +4.0% $95 / Sq Ft
07/08/2019 07/08/19 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2019 07/02/19 For Sale $125,000 -- $92 / 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 $5,218 $94,800 $11,100 $83,700
2024 $56 $84,300 $11,100 $73,200
2023 $6,112 $75,100 $11,100 $64,000
2022 $3,802 $69,700 $9,100 $60,600
2021 $3,723 $64,100 $7,700 $56,400
2020 $4,763 $60,000 $7,700 $52,300
2019 $2,959 $56,900 $7,700 $49,200
2018 $2,771 $51,800 $7,700 $44,100
2017 $2,653 $51,800 $7,700 $44,100
2016 $2,566 $47,500 $7,700 $39,800
2015 $2,566 $46,100 $15,476 $30,624
2014 $2,566 $45,900 $8,844 $37,056
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 238357

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 01-01-11-379-211