$95,000
UNDER CONTRACT $5K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $666/month

Total Views 96,507
2 Beds
1 Bath
639 Sq Ft
$149 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Living Room

About This Home

Welcome to 1523 Downey St - A Charming and Affordable Starter Home! This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is perfect for first-time buyers or anyone looking to downsize. Ideally located just 10 minutes from Eastwood Towne Center, Downtown Lansing, and easy highway access, convenience is at your doorstep! Step inside to a bright and spacious living room filled with natural light. The eat-in kitchen comes equipped with all appliances and offers plenty of room for casual dining. Both bedrooms are located on the main floor along with a full bathroom. A versatile mudroom off the back leads out to a peaceful back deck, great for relaxing or entertaining. The full basement already has drywall and ceiling in place, offering an excellent opportunity to finish the space and add more living area. A large utility room includes a washer and dryer and can double as extra storage. Enjoy the outdoors in your private backyard and take advantage of the 2-car carport for covered parking. Don't miss out, schedule your private showing today!

Listing Agent

David Nichols

EXP Realty, LLC License #6501236992 Listed on: 07/09/2025

EXP Realty, LLC

Co-Listing Agent

Jeff Burke

EXP Realty, LLC License #6506036048

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,794

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 5,576 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45x124
  • North Facing Home
  • Privacy Fence
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 639 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Cavanaugh Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • Oak Grove Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,794

Year Built

Built in 1925

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: Primary
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Basement Level: Basement
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size: 45x124
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1077
  • Co List Office Phone: 888-501-7085
  • Subdivision Name: Oak Grove
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 639.0
  • Living Area: 639.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 45x124
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 639.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 639.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Exterior:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Location Legal Info:Real Estate Owned: No
  • General Property Info:Elementary School: Cavanaugh School
  • General Property Info:Waterfront: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Basement: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Fencing:Partial2: Yes
  • Fencing:Privacy: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Water Connected: Yes
  • View:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Levels:One: Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Utilities:Natural Gas Connected: Yes
  • Rooms:Basement3: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile2: Yes
  • Fencing:Vinyl: Yes
  • Location Legal Info:Senior Community: No
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities:Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Fencing:Wood3: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 1263.0
  • General Property Info:Front Door: North
  • Special Features: 4224

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Open Floorplan, Primary Downstairs
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room: 7
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Utility Room Level: Basement
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Community Features:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Primary Downstairs: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Laminate Counters: Yes
  • Community Features:Street Lights: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Sellers Disclosures
  • ExteriorFeatures: Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Partial, Privacy, Vinyl, Wood
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • RoadFrontageType: City Street
  • RoadSurfaceType: Paved
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Patio Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport, Covered, Driveway, Paved
  • Parking Features Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Carport: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Paved2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Covered2: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • LaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Utilities: Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water Heater: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cavanaugh School
  • Junior High Dist: Lansing

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5575.68
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Zoning

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1794.0

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $1,794 $38,400 $8,600 $29,800
2024 $14 $35,900 $8,600 $27,300
2023 $1,684 $33,100 $8,600 $24,500
2022 $1,489 $30,200 $8,600 $21,600
2021 $1,857 $28,100 $4,800 $23,300
2020 $1,844 $23,700 $4,800 $18,900
2019 $1,782 $21,900 $4,800 $17,100
2018 $1,705 $21,500 $4,800 $16,700
2017 $1,665 $21,500 $4,800 $16,700
2016 $2,387 $21,100 $4,800 $16,300
2015 $2,387 $20,300 $9,669 $10,631
2014 $2,387 $20,300 $12,306 $7,994
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Price Changed $95,000 -4.9% $149 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $99,900 +233.0% $156 / Sq Ft
11/29/2016 11/29/16 Sold $30,000 0.0% $31 / Sq Ft
10/14/2015 10/14/15 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2015 07/29/15 Price Changed $29,999 -24.8% $31 / Sq Ft
06/26/2015 06/26/15 Price Changed $39,900 0.0% $41 / Sq Ft
06/26/2015 06/26/15 For Sale $39,900 +33.0% $41 / Sq Ft
06/25/2015 06/25/15 Off Market $30,000 -- --
06/15/2015 06/15/15 For Sale $49,900 -- $51 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $30,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $82,500 Fatic
Warranty Deed $45,000 Fatic
Warranty Deed $30,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $81,225 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 289528

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 01-01-05-330-242