NEW PRICE!! $159,000! SELLER OPEN TO REASONABLE OFFERS! Come explore this charming 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath home conveniently located within walking distance of Old Town Lansing's shops, restaurants, entertainment, and community events. The main floor offers two bedrooms, a full bath, an updated kitchen, and new vinyl flooring throughout. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, a second full bath, abundant natural light, and versatile bonus space ideal for a walk-in closet, home office, study nook, meditation area, or additional storage. With updates already completed and plenty of flexible living space, this home is ready for its next owner to make it their own. Schedule your showing and bring your offer! NEW PRICE! $159,000! SELLER OPEN TO REASONABLE OFFERS! Welcome to this charming traditional farmhouse-style home offering 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a covered front porch, and classic character, all within walking distance of Old Town Lansing's popular shops, restaurants, entertainment, and community events. The flexible floor plan features two main-floor bedrooms and a full bath, plus two additional bedrooms and a second full bath upstairs. A versatile bonus space offers plenty of possibilities for a home office, walk-in closet, reading or meditation nook, or additional storage. Numerous improvements were completed in 2026, including a remodeled kitchen with new cabinetry and appliances, updated bathrooms, new vinyl flooring throughout the main level, new carpet on the staircase and second floor, fresh interior paint, siding updates where needed, and a Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat compatible with a future central air system if desired. With many of the updates already completed, this home offers a great opportunity for its next owner to move in and make it their own. Enjoy the spacious backyard, flexible living space, and convenient location near Old Town Lansing. Schedule your private showing and bring your offer!
For sale
Price cut: $5.9K (8/14)
$159,000
1224 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48906
4beds
981sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1889
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$156,100 Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Versatile bonus spaceSpacious backyardFresh interior paintAbundant natural lightCovered front porchWi-fi-enabled thermostatUpdated bathrooms
- 81 days
- 390
- 32
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kirstin Cynthia Heard 517-977-7285,
Oasis Realty 517-225-3815
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 296792
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 69 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 11.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Dining room
- Description: Kitchen/Combo
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Kitchen
- Description: Kitchen/Combo
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Michigan
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,663
- Total interior livable area: 981 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 981
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, Shared Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33 x 165
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Near Public Transit
Details
- Foundation area: 682
- Parcel number: 33010109328012
- Zoning description: Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Original of Lansing
Location
- Region: Lansing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $37,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,542
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA,MSHDA
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Estimated market value
$156,100
$148,000 - $164,000
$1,537/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $159,000-3.6%$162/sqft |
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| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $164,900-3%$168/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $170,000+88.9%$173/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Sold | $90,000+1.1%$92/sqft |
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| 7/28/2025 | Pending sale | $89,000$91/sqft |
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| 7/13/2025 | Contingent | $89,000$91/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $89,000+22.8%$91/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $1,325$1/sqft |
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| 8/4/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,325+10.4%$1/sqft |
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| 9/11/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/31/2022 | Price change | $1,200+4.3%$1/sqft |
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| 8/28/2022 | Price change | $1,150-4.2%$1/sqft |
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| 8/3/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,200+50%$1/sqft |
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| 5/27/2022 | Sold | $72,500-3.2%$74/sqft |
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| 4/7/2022 | Contingent | $74,900$76/sqft |
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| 4/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $74,900$76/sqft |
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| 4/17/2020 | Listing removed | $800$1/sqft |
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| 4/3/2020 | Listed for rent | $800+6.7%$1/sqft |
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| 3/3/2018 | Listing removed | $750$1/sqft |
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| 3/1/2018 | Listed for rent | $750$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,445 -2.3% | $37,200 +9.7% |
| 2024 | $2,502 | $33,900 +22.8% |
| 2023 | -- | $27,600 +10.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $24,900 +6.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $23,400 +6.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $21,900 +3.8% |
| 2019 | $1,536 | $21,100 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $1,536 -5.3% | $20,400 |
| 2017 | $1,623 | $20,400 +1.5% |
| 2016 | $1,623 | $20,100 +3.1% |
| 2015 | $1,623 | $19,500 -3.5% |
| 2014 | $1,623 | $20,200 -1.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $20,600 -9.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $22,700 -8.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $24,700 -10.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $27,600 -8.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $30,100 -7.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $32,500 -0.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $32,700 +3.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $31,600 +18.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $26,600 +20.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $22,100 |
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Neighborhood: Old Town
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Lansing
- District: 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.








