Welcome to this charming Cape Cod nestled in Lansing's historic Westside neighborhood! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features original hardwood floors, built-in bookcases, and timeless architectural details throughout. Enjoy the additional finished living space in the basement-- perfect for a home office or entertainment area-- plus a dedicated storage room with built-in shelving.
Step through French doors onto the spacious back deck overlooking a fully fenced yard, complete with planter boxes, a fire pit, and a thriving raspberry bush. Sitting on over a quarter-acre city lot, this home offers both space and character. Recent updates include a new sump pump and Water Guard French Drain (2022), and added attic insulation (2022) for improved energy efficiency.
Sold for $220,000
$220,000
1520 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI 48915
3beds
1,366sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.27 Acres Lot
$232,300 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$1,749 Estimated rent
Home value
$232,300
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Listed by:
Sarah M Ruge 269-470-0688,
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta,
Ariana E Gibbs 517-490-4126,
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta
Bought with:
Karen Wey, 6506045572
EXP Realty - Lansing
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 288864
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 185.84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.2 x 9.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 193.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 11.4
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 111 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11.1
Dining room
- Description: Living room/Dining room combo
- Level: First
- Area: 1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 1 x 1
Kitchen
- Description: Eat in kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 132.02 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 8.2
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 171.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Gas Oven, Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Basement, Sink
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Double Closet, Entrance Foyer, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Concrete,Full,Partially Finished,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,784
- Total interior livable area: 1,366 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,066
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Back Door
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Garden, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full,Privacy,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 50 x 139
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Private
Details
- Foundation area: 718
- Parcel number: 33010117184031
- Zoning description: Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Subdivision: Inverness
Location
- Region: Lansing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $71,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,241
- Date on market: 6/14/2025
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA,MSHDA
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2025 | Sold | $220,000+2.3%$161/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Pending sale | $215,000$157/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Contingent | $215,000$157/sqft |
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| 6/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $215,000+10.8%$157/sqft |
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| 9/1/2021 | Sold | $193,999+7.8%$142/sqft |
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| 8/10/2021 | Pending sale | $179,900$132/sqft |
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| 8/2/2021 | Price change | $179,900+9%$132/sqft |
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| 8/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $165,000+88.6%$121/sqft |
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| 3/29/2017 | Sold | $87,500-2.7%$64/sqft |
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| 3/2/2017 | Pending sale | $89,900$66/sqft |
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| 2/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $89,900-5.4%$66/sqft |
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| 5/14/2002 | Sold | $95,000$70/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,200 +6.7% | $71,000 +4% |
| 2024 | $3,936 | $68,300 +10.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $62,000 -0.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $62,100 +28.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $48,200 +6.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $45,300 +8.9% |
| 2019 | $1,916 | $41,600 +5.3% |
| 2018 | $1,916 -23% | $39,500 |
| 2017 | $2,490 | $39,500 +12.2% |
| 2016 | $2,490 | $35,200 +7.3% |
| 2015 | $2,490 | $32,800 -1.5% |
| 2014 | $2,490 | $33,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $33,300 -9.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $36,900 -11.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $41,700 -9.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $45,900 -7.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $49,700 -6.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $53,200 -1.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $54,100 +3.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $52,400 +3.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $50,600 +5.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $48,100 +7.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $44,900 +24% |
| 2002 | -- | $36,200 +6.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $33,900 +7.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $31,600 |
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Neighborhood: Westside
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lewton SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10J.W. Sexton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Pattengill AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.7 mi
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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- Ingham County
- Lansing
- 48915
- Westside
- 1520 W Ottawa St
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