Highest and best due 7/23/23 at 5:00pm. East Lansing, historic Oak Ridge/Huntington Hills area has a special new offering with a ''Sears and Robuck'' lodge home. Step up and make your mark in history! Over 1500 square feet of living space plus a usable 3 season front porch adding more square footage. Beautiful hardwood flooring, high ceilings, and special custom-built ins are just some of the amenities in this four-to-five-bedroom Craftsman gem! Center hall foyer with access to the beautiful living room and adjoining formal dining with banks of windows; note the original cabinets and pillars that accent the room plus the hardwood flooring! The main floor study or guest suite has a beautiful updated full bath. The newer custom kitchen with a swing door to the eating area is simply charming with lovely cabinetry, loads of countertop space plus a mud room back hall with access to the wonderful large rear yard and two car detached block garage. Three to four spacious bedrooms on the second floor with a period bath. One bedroom upstairs is a nursery or study. The usable front three season porch is extended living space and a great room to enjoy the neighborhood activities. Newer windows, vinyl siding and newer shingles. Walking distance to MSU, eateries and shopping. Enjoy the sought after neighborhood.
Sold for $294,750
$294,750
249 Cowley Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
5beds
1,672sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$343,900 Zestimate®
$176/sqft
$2,728 Estimated rent
Home value
$343,900
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Historic oak ridgeWonderful large rear yardHigh ceilingsPeriod bathExtended living spaceMain floor studySpecial custom-built ins
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Listed by:
Lynne VanDeventer 517-492-3274,
Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos
Bought with:
Matthew G Dye, 6501445735
DeLong and Co.
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 274407
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 116.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 111.18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 10.2
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
- Area: 94.64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 9.1
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 175.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 11.7
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 129.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10.8
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 209.43 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.11 x 13
Other
- Description: Bedroom/nursery
- Level: First
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Other
- Description: Back Hall
- Level: First
- Area: 46.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 4.3
Other
- Description: Sunroom
- Level: First
- Area: 165.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 10.8
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave, Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Basement, Sink
Features
- Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Other
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,336
- Total interior livable area: 1,672 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,504
- Finished area below ground: 168
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 131
- Features: Back Yard, Few Trees
Details
- Foundation area: 832
- Parcel number: 33200113114027
- Zoning description: Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Oak Ridge
Location
- Region: East Lansing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $176/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $108,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,154
- Date on market: 7/15/2023
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2023 | Sold | $294,750-1.7%$176/sqft |
Source:  Greater Lansing AOR #274407 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2023 | Pending sale | $299,750$179/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #274407 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2023 | Contingent | $299,750$179/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #274407 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $299,750+123.8%$179/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #274407 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2005 | Sold | $133,940$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,624 +19.7% | $108,000 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $6,370 | $103,400 +9.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $94,300 +12.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $83,500 +2.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $81,300 |
| 2020 | -- | $81,300 -22.6% |
| 2019 | $7,335 | $105,000 +3% |
| 2018 | $7,335 | $101,900 +1% |
| 2017 | -- | $100,900 |
| 2016 | -- | $100,900 +7.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $93,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $93,500 +4.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $89,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $89,100 -7.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $96,200 -0.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $96,300 -3% |
| 2007 | -- | $99,300 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $97,400 +4.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $93,500 +5.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $88,600 +6.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $83,400 +5% |
| 2002 | -- | $79,400 +5% |
| 2001 | -- | $75,600 +5% |
| 2000 | -- | $72,000 |
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Neighborhood: 48823
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Nearby schools
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
- 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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