Welcome to your next Spartan-approved home base! Located at 1159 Marigold Avenue in East Lansing, this charming ranch puts you right where you want to be just a short walk to campus, tailgates, coffee runs, and everything that makes college life unforgettable. Say goodbye to long commutes and hello to extra sleep before that 8 a.m. class. Inside, you'll find 1,578 square feet of comfortable, easy-living space with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, giving everyone room to relax, recharge, and still come together. The updated kitchen features new appliances and opens into a sunny, feel-good sunroom perfect for morning coffee, late-night chats, or pretending to study while soaking up the light. Head downstairs and the fun continues with a partially finished basement that's ready for whatever you need it to be. With a full bathroom, a bedroom with walkout access, and a rec room just waiting for movie nights, game days, or friendly competitions, this space gives you options and then some. The home also comes with a long list of updates that make it as low-stress as it is stylish, including new siding on both the house and garage, new soffits, gutters, fascia, and shutters, plus a new roof on the sunroom. The house and garage roofs have been treated with Roof Max and include a 5-year warranty, so you can focus more on enjoying the home and less on worrying about it. Whether you're hosting friends, finding your study groove, or just enjoying everything East Lansing has to offer, this home makes it easy to settle in and have a little fun along the way. Live close. Live easy. Live like a Spartan.
Sold for $270,000
$270,000
1159 Marigold Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
3beds
1,578sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.25 Acres Lot
$271,300 Zestimate®
$171/sqft
$2,123 Estimated rent
Home value
$271,300
$258,000 - $285,000
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Listed by:
Tung VuNguyen 517-525-0774,
EXIT Realty Home Partners
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 294974
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 122.55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 9.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 110.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 115.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 10.11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 115.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 10.4
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 101 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 246.38 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.7
Other
- Description: Rec Room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 212.01 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.1 x 11.1
Other
- Description: Sunroom
- Level: First
- Area: 129.98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 13.4
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Pantry
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,916
- Total interior livable area: 1,578 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,028
- Finished area below ground: 550
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 165
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Foundation area: 888
- Parcel number: 33200124102008
- Zoning description: Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lilac Lawn
Location
- Region: East Lansing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $171/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $102,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,590
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA,MSHDA
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $270,000-1.8%$171/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $275,000$174/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000-16.7%$174/sqft |
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| 12/17/2025 | Listing removed | $330,000$209/sqft |
Source:  Realcomp II #20251044267 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $330,000+112.9%$209/sqft |
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| 2/1/2021 | Sold | $155,000+0.1%$98/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #251488 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2020 | Pending sale | $154,900$98/sqft |
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| 12/3/2020 | Price change | $154,900-3.1%$98/sqft |
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| 11/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $159,900+27.9%$101/sqft |
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| 8/16/2017 | Sold | $125,000-3.8%$79/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $130,000+12.2%$82/sqft |
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| 12/1/2009 | Sold | $115,900$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,405 +7.1% | $102,100 +9.3% |
| 2024 | $4,114 | $93,400 +15.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $81,000 +13% |
| 2022 | -- | $71,700 +6.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $67,400 +5.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $64,000 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $3,954 | $59,300 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $3,954 | $57,500 |
| 2017 | -- | $57,500 +3.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $55,400 +7.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $51,600 +5.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $49,000 +2.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $47,700 -1.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $48,300 -8.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $52,900 -7% |
| 2010 | -- | $56,900 -9.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $62,800 -2% |
| 2008 | -- | $64,100 -5% |
| 2007 | -- | $67,500 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $66,200 +5.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $63,000 +6.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $59,400 +6.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $55,900 +5.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $53,200 +6.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $49,900 +5.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $47,500 |
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Neighborhood: Red Cedar
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Red Cedar SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10MacDonald Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 9/10East Lansing High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: East Lansing
Source: Greater Lansing AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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