Fantastic owner-occupant or investment opportunity just two blocks from Michigan State University! Nestled in a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood, this licensed two-unit property offers the perfect blend of comfortable living and income-producing potential.
Looking for a single-family home instead? This versatile property can easily function as a spacious personal residence with three bedrooms—two on the main level and one upstairs—with the potential to create a fourth bedroom in the upper level, if desired. Whether you choose to maintain the income-producing duplex configuration or convert it into a larger single-family home, the flexible layout provides options to fit your needs.
The main-floor owner’s unit features two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a spacious living room, a functional kitchen, and interior access to the full basement. The basement offers a partially finished area, laundry space, and ample storage.
The upper-level apartment is licensed for either a family or up to two unrelated occupants, making it an ideal rental for MSU students, graduate students, faculty, or professionals. This private unit offers its own exterior entrance and features a living room, kitchen, full bathroom, and one bedroom. The upper unit also has access to the shared basement through its own private exterior entrance.
Outside, you’ll appreciate the detached two-car garage, maintenance-free vinyl siding, and a large fenced backyard with a patio—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, gardening, or pets.
Whether you’re looking to offset your mortgage with rental income or add a versatile property to your investment portfolio, this duplex offers exceptional potential in a prime East Lansing location just minutes from MSU, shopping, dining, parks, and everything the area has to offer.
Sold for $270,000
$270,000
1142 Lilac Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
3beds
1,470sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.25 Acres Lot
$267,900 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$1,657 Estimated rent
Home value
$267,900
$255,000 - $281,000
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Listed by:
Kevin Cermak 248-658-8445,
National Realty Centers, Inc
Bought with:
Katja Classic, 6501393978
RE/MAX Classic
Source: Realcomp II,MLS#: 20261049329
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Bedroom
- Level: Entry
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 X 10
Other
- Level: Entry
Other
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Kitchen
- Level: Entry
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 X 7
Kitchen
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 X 11
Living room
- Level: Entry
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 X 13
Living room
- Level: Second
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 12 X 19
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk Up Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,470 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,470
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Two Car Garage, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One And One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Entry location: GroundLevel
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 165
Details
- Parcel number: 200124102022
- Special conditions: Short Sale No,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Block, Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: LILAC LAWN FARM 1
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: East Lansing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $51,830
- Annual tax amount: $3,210
- Date on market: 6/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Va Loan
- Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Listing removed | $270,000$184/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $270,000$184/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Sold | $270,000$184/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261049329 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2026 | Pending sale | $270,000$184/sqft |
Source: Realcomp II #20261049316 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $270,000+65.6%$184/sqft |
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| 8/23/2017 | Sold | $163,000+8.7%$111/sqft |
Source:  Greater Lansing AOR #215515 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2013 | Sold | $150,000+13.2%$102/sqft |
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| 7/21/2009 | Sold | $132,500-19.2%$90/sqft |
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| 1/18/2006 | Sold | $163,900$111/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,080 +6.8% | $56,300 +4.6% |
| 2024 | $2,883 | $53,800 +8.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $49,600 +11.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $44,400 +2.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $43,200 |
| 2020 | -- | $43,200 -44.3% |
| 2019 | $4,742 | $77,500 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $4,742 | $75,200 +0.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $74,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $74,500 +8% |
| 2015 | -- | $69,000 -15.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $82,000 +5.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $78,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $78,000 -8.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $85,200 +29.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $66,000 -16.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $79,200 -0.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $79,300 +5% |
| 2007 | -- | $75,500 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,000 +13.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $65,200 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $61,500 +6.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $57,900 +5.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $55,100 +5% |
| 2001 | -- | $52,500 +5% |
| 2000 | -- | $50,000 |
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Neighborhood: Red Cedar
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- 7/10Red Cedar SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10MacDonald Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
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