Well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath investment property with a reliable tenant already in place. Currently leased through September 2026 at $960 per month, providing immediate rental income. Tenant pays all utilities, helping maximize your return. The home features a fenced backyard and has been well cared for, making it a solid addition to any investment portfolio. Whether you're expanding your rental holdings or looking for a turnkey income property, this is an excellent opportunity.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/26)
$85,000
1216 Bensch St, Lansing, MI 48912
3beds
610sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$87,000 Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced backyard
- 45 days
- 276
- 27
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Morgan Meredith 517-505-1422,
Keller Williams Realty Lansing 517-853-1200
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 297575
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 59.13 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 7.3
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 107.67 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.7
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 93.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 9.6
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 8.5
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 88.35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.3
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,409
- Total interior livable area: 610 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 610
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33 x 123
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Foundation area: 599
- Parcel number: 33010122255231
- Zoning description: Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Lansing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $139/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $33,500
- Annual tax amount: $2,436
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA,MSHDA
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$87,000
$83,000 - $91,000
$1,086/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $85,000-5.6%$139/sqft |
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| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $90,000+125.6%$148/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Listing removed | $1,099$2/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,099+10.5%$2/sqft |
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| 5/10/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/23/2024 | Listed for rent | $995+32.7%$2/sqft |
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| 2/25/2022 | Sold | $39,900-20%$65/sqft |
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| 6/7/2018 | Listing removed | $750$1/sqft |
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| 6/1/2018 | Listing removed | $49,900$82/sqft |
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| 6/1/2018 | Listed for rent | $750$1/sqft |
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| 5/22/2018 | Listed for sale | $49,900+117%$82/sqft |
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| 6/23/2015 | Sold | $23,000-23.1%$38/sqft |
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| 3/24/2015 | Listing removed | $29,900$49/sqft |
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| 10/30/2014 | Price change | $29,900-14.3%$49/sqft |
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| 8/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $34,900+2236%$57/sqft |
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| 4/24/2012 | Sold | $1,494-70.1%$2/sqft |
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| 3/3/2009 | Sold | $5,000-72.2%$8/sqft |
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| 10/22/2008 | Sold | $18,000-72.3%$30/sqft |
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| 1/8/2007 | Sold | $65,000+225%$107/sqft |
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| 10/10/2006 | Sold | $20,000$33/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,278 +82% | $33,500 +24.5% |
| 2024 | $1,252 | $26,900 +22.8% |
| 2023 | -- | $21,900 +5.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $20,700 +15% |
| 2021 | -- | $18,000 +7.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $16,700 +3.7% |
| 2019 | $1,204 | $16,100 +11% |
| 2018 | $1,204 -39.3% | $14,500 |
| 2017 | $1,982 | $14,500 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $1,982 | $14,200 +2.9% |
| 2015 | $1,982 | $13,800 |
| 2014 | $1,982 | $13,800 -3.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $14,300 -5.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $15,200 -11.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $17,100 -12.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $19,600 -10.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $21,900 -9.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $24,100 +18.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $20,300 +13.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $17,900 +13.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $15,800 +13.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $13,900 +13.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $12,200 +8% |
| 2000 | -- | $11,300 |
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Neighborhood: Potter-Walsh
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: 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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