There is nothing else out there quite like this...Nestled in the charming Chesterfield Hills neighborhood, this whimsical 2.5 story beauty is oozing with character, enhanced over the years by the personal touches of its owners. Just steps from Michigan State University, this home welcomes you with a beautifully crafted brick and concrete front porch (added in 2013) and features a custom arched front door worthy of a Tolkein novel.
Enter into a vaulted vestibule adorned with its original hanging fixture. Once inside, discover oak floors, built ins and original trim throughout. The cozy living room boasts a fireplace and clever, open wall niches that invite natural light. Adjacent to the living room, a sunny office/den awaits, complete with a renovated half bath. Entertain guests in the updated dining room, showcasing a built-in china cabinet with glass on double sides and an original telephone nook. A huge new deck, windows and sliding doors were added in 2022. Attached kitchen offers ample cabinetry, double oven, stainless energy-star appliances and a laundry chute that has become indispensable to the current owner.
Venture upstairs to discover the creative details of the second-floor bedroom/main bath level, featuring skylights, beams, vaulted ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout all three bedrooms. A generous cedar-lined linen closet adds convenience, while the vaulted bathroom features charming pink and gray period tile work.
But the surprises don't end there! Ascend the upper hall staircase to find a large third-floor space, perfect for use as a study, playroom or additional bedroom featuring high ceilings and tons of built-in bookshelves. The roof and skylights were replaced in 2020, boosting the home's energy efficiency.
Downstairs, an energy-efficient furnace/heat pump installed in 2012 guarantees year-round comfort, while on-demand hot water was added in 2018. The property also includes a one-car detached garage, ample parking in the lengthy driveway, and a large metal sculpture adorning the back retaining wall.
Truly, this home is incomparable in location and charm and we haven't even talked about all the amazing neighbors. It is a wonderful community, walkable to everything. Seller is sad to say goodbye to this lovely home.
Sold for $318,000
$318,000
211 Cowley Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
3beds
1,794sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$350,300 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$2,025 Estimated rent
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Lengthy drivewayHuge new deckHigh ceilingsAmple parkingEnergy - efficient furnaceBack retaining wallVaulted ceilings
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Listed by:
Rose Vadnais 541-515-5150,
Coldwell Banker Professionals-E.L.
Bought with:
HBB Realtors, 6506038563
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 279858
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 137.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 146.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 128.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 146.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 11.1
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 134.26 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 9.8
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 222.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.2 x 11.6
Other
- Description: Study
- Level: First
- Area: 110.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 11.6
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 277.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.2 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Range, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Natural Woodwork, Smart Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other
- Windows: Blinds, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Skylight(s), Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,534
- Total interior livable area: 1,794 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,794
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 48.5 x 132
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Private
Details
- Foundation area: 740
- Parcel number: 33200113114021
- Zoning description: Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, HVAC, Water Heater
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground
- Security: Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Chesterfield Hills
Location
- Region: East Lansing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $96,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,448
- Date on market: 4/19/2024
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA,MSHDA
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2024 | Sold | $318,000+2.6%$177/sqft |
Source:  Greater Lansing AOR #279858 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2024 | Contingent | $309,900$173/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #279858 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $309,900+24%$173/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #279858 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2022 | Sold | $250,000+39%$139/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #265308 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2017 | Sold | $179,900$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2017 | Pending sale | $179,900$100/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Tomie Raines #214166 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2017 | Listed for sale | $179,900$100/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Tomie Raines #214166 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,800 +9% | $96,800 +7.8% |
| 2024 | $4,405 | $89,800 +11.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $80,600 +11.2% |
| 2022 | -- | $72,500 +6% |
| 2021 | -- | $68,400 +3.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $66,000 +4.6% |
| 2019 | $3,394 | $63,100 +2.1% |
| 2018 | $3,394 | $61,800 +0.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $61,300 +5.3% |
| 2016 | -- | $58,200 +5.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $55,300 -14% |
| 2014 | -- | $64,300 +1.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $63,200 -1.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $64,100 -6.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $68,300 -8.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $74,700 -6% |
| 2009 | -- | $79,500 -5.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $84,100 -3% |
| 2007 | -- | $86,700 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $85,000 +4.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $81,600 +5.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $77,300 +6.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $72,800 +5.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,300 +5% |
| 2001 | -- | $66,000 +4.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $62,900 |
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Neighborhood: 48823
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Glencairn SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10MacDonald Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 9/10East Lansing High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Glencairn School
- High: East Lansing
- District: 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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