
835 Westlawn Ave East Lansing, MI 48823
Highlights
- View of Trees or Woods
- Built-In Refrigerator
- Secluded Lot
- Glencairn School Rated A
- Open Floorplan
- 2-minute walk to Robert Shaw Park
About This Home
As of July 2025East Lansing's - Glencairn/Ridgely Park area! Take your place in history with this absolutely amazing unique and fully customized ''1936'' home nestled on double lots set high on a hill breathing in the neighborhood charm! Charming and quaint features at every glance and updated in the most amazing ways. This home belongs in a decorator magazine and is offered in pristine condition! 3,600+- square feet of living space including three levels and the exercise room. Two full primary suites, one on each floor for a total of 4 bedrooms, 3 full and two half baths, 3 fireplaces, plus loads of inside & outside living spaces! Enjoy the center hall foyer entry including the original archways, special ceiling heights, and extras. A beautiful sunken great room highlighted by original crown molding and a limestone gas surround and a fireplace. Steps to the stunning formal dining room offering a dramatic high-end light fixture that adds ambiance to the room. French doors that lead you to an oasis in the over-the-top fenced private backyard. The covered patio with a large canvas awning is the perfect way to extend your living space. Three delightful arched privacy gates, water fountains, high end hot tub, raised garden, a wood burning outside fireplace, meandering trails, plus a garden shed. Lovely stone paved walkways that beckon your travel. Enjoy the extensive in-ground and above lighting plus a larger-than-life bronze collectors' "Angelina Rabbit" Gillie and Marc statue that graces the yard. Step back into an over-the-top gourmet kitchen that will take your breath away. Dramatic custom full in-laid kitchen cabinets with a custom two-toned finish and smashing subway tile backsplash. Quartz countertops. The large center island provides additional workspace and a fabulous informal eating area viewing the rear yard. A break front of glass cabinets with a wood chopped block counter, 6 burner gas range, sub-zero glass front refrigerator/ freezer with two drawers, large direct outside vent hood, plus instant water at the tap at the range, and high-end Cove dishwasher. If this is not enough the walk in coffee bar/pantry will turn your head! Fabulous wide planked wood flooring throughout most of the main floor. The first-floor primary suite fits a California king bed and has electronic driven custom blinds. Over-the-top primary bath with two custom vanities & sinks, a special accented cupboard, heated tile floors, plus two-euro doors to the dramatic walk-in shower. Indulge yourself with toto toilet! An amazing walk-in closet complete with a stackable washer and dryer. A charming half bath completes this floor. The second primary suite is conveniently tucked away and includes a private balcony, cathedral ceilings, and a dramatic private bath with heated tile flooring, a bay window, long custom vanity, and a walk-in shower for two with an euro door, plus a walk-in closet. The third bedroom is absolutely fabulous and large in size, nestled in a dormer with built-ins and a walk-in closet. The fourth bedroom views the rear yard and offers a walk-in closet. (Note a 36 X 10ish beam is under the bed and is structural). Special canopy ceilings make this room very special. If all of this was not enough, 280 square feet in the walkout lower level may be! A large family room with a stunning fireplace! (seller uses Duro flame logs), an exercise room (equipment stays). Over-the-top mud room including cubbies and lockers off the garage with finished concrete floors. A beautiful laundry room with a sink, window, and fabulous barn door plus a 1/2 bath. Access to the 2+car garage that is vented, heated, and finished. 8 T.V's remain. 11 cameras. Siri to apple speakers remain. Gun safe from the 1920's (built-in). Newer shingles, plumbing, electrical, and mechanicals. Restoration hardware furniture is negotiable at a separate price. Walking distance to downtown East Lansing, MSU, library, eateries, shopping. close to Hwy. access and more. Seller upgrades are close to 200K. This is a home to be treasured and nestled in the winding streets of this highly sought after neighborhood. Pre-approval letter to be sent to the listing agent before any showings will be confirmed.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos License #6501128440 Listed on: 04/24/2025

Last Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,344
Year Built
- Built in 1936
Lot Details
- 0.3 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 97.5x132
- Security Fence
- Wood Fence
- Wire Fence
- Landscaped
- Secluded Lot
- Few Trees
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Heated Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Woods
- Neighborhood
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Bookcases
- Crown Molding
- Coffered Ceiling
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Chandelier
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Awning
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Great Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Loft
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Free-Standing Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Built-In Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Walk-In Closet
- Double Vanity
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry located on main level
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
- Sink Near Laundry
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Sump Pump
- Laundry in Basement
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Panic Alarm
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Exterior Lighting
- Shed
- Rain Gutters
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Tankless Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
Community Details
- Ridgely Park Subdivision
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
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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 | $835,000 | None Listed On Document | |
Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
Warranty Deed | $635,000 | None Listed On Document | |
Warranty Deed | $130,000 | Tri County Title Agency Llc | |
Personal Reps Deed | -- | None Available |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $435,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $400,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $280,000 | Commercial |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/01/2025 07/01/25 | Sold | $835,000 | -4.6% | $232 / Sq Ft |
05/19/2025 05/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
04/24/2025 04/24/25 | For Sale | $875,000 | +37.8% | $243 / Sq Ft |
11/13/2020 11/13/20 | Sold | $635,000 | -9.3% | $210 / Sq Ft |
11/11/2020 11/11/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
10/12/2020 10/12/20 | For Sale | $699,800 | +438.3% | $231 / Sq Ft |
07/17/2019 07/17/19 | Sold | $130,000 | +900.0% | $54 / Sq Ft |
07/15/2019 07/15/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/09/2019 05/09/19 | For Sale | $13,000 | -- | $5 / Sq Ft |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $19,752 | $314,700 | $60,600 | $254,100 |
2024 | $173 | $294,700 | $56,500 | $238,200 |
2023 | $18,536 | $264,400 | $50,900 | $213,500 |
2022 | $17,734 | $245,100 | $50,400 | $194,700 |
2021 | $17,364 | $232,900 | $47,300 | $185,600 |
2020 | $12,919 | $172,900 | $46,800 | $126,100 |
2019 | $8,171 | $167,900 | $51,100 | $116,800 |
2018 | $8,934 | $165,000 | $47,800 | $117,200 |
2017 | $8,577 | $164,700 | $47,800 | $116,900 |
2016 | -- | $156,100 | $46,000 | $110,100 |
2015 | -- | $145,700 | $88,454 | $57,246 |
2014 | -- | $137,900 | $89,477 | $48,423 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Lynne VanDeventer
Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos
(517) 492-3274
174 in this area
793 Total Sales
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N
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Non Member
Non Member Office
-
Seller's Agent in 2020
Rob Buffington
White Pine Sotheby's International Realty
(517) 862-5777
37 in this area
180 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2019
Jim Magnotta
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta
(517) 819-2977
1 in this area
24 Total Sales
Map
Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®
MLS Number: 287540

APN: 20-01-12-425-001
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