Listed By:
Keller Williams Realty Lansing - 5178531200
Address
1538 Mount Vernon Avenue, East Lansing City, MI
Price
$ 265,000
Property Attributes
  • ID#630000299488
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyINGHAM
  • CityEast Lansing City
  • AreaEast Lansing
  • NeighborhoodGRANDVIEW
  • Zip48823
  • StyleCape Cod
  • Year Built1953
  • Taxes$ 4275
  • Price$ 265,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1126
  • Lot Size0.36 Acres
Data Source:
RealComp
Property Description

Welcome to 1538 Mt. Vernon Avenue! This well-maintained East Lansing home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, beautiful hardwood floors, and numerous updates throughout. The first floor features a spacious living room, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and an updated kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and sink, plus stainless steel Frigidaire appliances. The dining table in the kitchen will remain with the home. The second floor offers a spacious private primary suite with hardwood floors, a full attached bathroom, and a large walk-in closet. The home offers double-pane replacement windows with quality blinds that provide added comfort. The basement offers a dedicated laundry area with washer and dryer, sink, and plenty of cabinet storage. Additional features include a replaced sump crock, Goodman central heating and A/C, and an on-demand gas water heater. Outside, enjoy a new concrete driveway, an oversized detached one-car garage with an epoxy floor, and a covered patio creating a great entertaining space. The fully fenced backyard features updated landscaping and a large shed. A great combination of updates, flexible living space, storage, and outdoor living in a convenient East Lansing location!

Price History
9/28/2026 Listed $265,000

General Features

Sewer PublicSewer
Heating ForcedAir, NaturalGas
Cooling CeilingFans, CentralAir
Utilities CableConnected, ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, SewerConnected, WaterConnected
Roof Shingle
Appliances Disposal, Dryer, EnergyStarQualifiedWaterHeater, GasOven, GasRange, GasWaterHeater, InstantHotWater, Microwave, Oven, Range, SelfCleaningOven, StainlessSteelAppliances, TanklessWaterHeater, Washer
Garage Spaces 1.0
Patio/Porch Features Covered, FrontPorch, Patio, Porch
Architectural Style CapeCod
Construction Materials VinylSiding
Year Built 1953
Electric Service100Amp
Levels Two
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
Tax Year 2025
County Ingham
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage No
Subdivision Name GRANDVIEW
Garage Y/N Yes
Other Structures Sheds
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 2
Status Active
Directions Grand River to N on Hagadorn to E on Mount Vernon
City EastLansingCity_Ingham
Disclosures LeadBasedPaint
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District EastLansing
Zoning Description Residential
MLS Area Area11013EastLansing
Carport Spaces 0.0
Carport Y/N No
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 4275.43
Home Warranty Y/N Yes
Lease Renewal Y/N No
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Lease Considered Y/N No
Rent Control Y/N No
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Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 77953
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MobileHomeRemainsYN No
PostalCity EastLansing_Ingham
Legal Description LOT 39 GRANDVIEW SUB

Interior Features

Interior Amenities BuiltInFeatures, EatInKitchen, HighSpeedInternet, LaminateCounters, Pantry
Basement Block, Full, SumpPump
Flooring Vinyl, Wood
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Window Features Blinds, DoublePaneWindows, Screens, Shutters
Fireplace Y/N No
Above Grade Finished Area 1126.0
Laundry Features InBasement, Sink
Total Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area 0.0
LivingAreaSource Other
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type SquareFeet
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities PrivateYard, RainGutters, Storage
Fencing BackYard, ChainLink, Full
Parking Features Concrete, Driveway, FloorDrain, GarageFacesFront, GarageDoorOpener
Lot Features BackYard, CityLot, FrontYard, Level, Landscaped, RectangularLot
Water Source Public
Foundation Details Basement, Block
Spa No
Lot Dimensions 82.5x189.5
OwnerPhone 5178536408
Lot Size Acres 0.36
Road Surface Type Asphalt
Frontage Length 82.5
Waterfront Y/N No
Road Frontage Type CityStreet
Crops Included Y/N No
Horse Y/N No
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool


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Property vs Single Family Average in 48823

Price
AVG $470K
$270K
Taxes
AVG $9,116
$4,275
Year Built
AVG 1969
1953

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