Welcome to 490 Cowley, located in desirable Chesterfield Hills! This cozy brick front beauty is loaded with charm; beautiful built-ins and hardwoods throughout! Prime location, easy walk to MSU, downtown EL, Frandor, the Michigan Avenue corridor and river trail! Enter into the spacious living room with wood burning fireplace; the updated eat-in kitchen with stone countertops, updated cabinetry and new appliances is beyond. Two bedrooms and a full bath round out the first floor. Second level oasis could be a primary bedroom with newly-tiled half-bath. Partially finished lower level includes built-in retro wet bar, full bath and offers flexible space for a rec room, play room, in-home office or family room. Tons of storage is packed into this very efficient floor plan. Fenced-in backyard with thoughtful landscaping and patio. Attached 1 car garage offers additional storage. Great opportunity to own a classic home in one of East Lansing's most charming historic neighborhoods.
Furnace 2009, Roof 2010, Water Heater 2022
Sold for $262,500
$262,500
409 Cowley Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
3beds
1,569sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$310,200 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$2,606 Estimated rent
Home value
$310,200
$295,000 - $326,000
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Listed by:
Rose Vadnais 541-515-5150,
Coldwell Banker Professionals-E.L.
Bought with:
Zach Peck, 6501377494
Keller Williams Realty Lansing
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 277508
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 114.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.11 x 11.3
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 102.21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.11 x 10.11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 424.55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30.11 x 14.1
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 91.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.66 x 8.6
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 104.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.3
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 233.64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.8 x 11.8
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 182.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.11 x 11.3
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Electric Cooktop, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Convection Oven
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Chute, Lower Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Natural Woodwork, Stone Counters, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,569
- Total interior livable area: 1,569 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,162
- Finished area below ground: 407
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Awning(s), Covered, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Playground, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 132
- Features: Back Yard, Few Trees, Landscaped, Near Public Transit
Details
- Foundation area: 407
- Parcel number: 33200113112010
- Zoning description: Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chesterfield Hills
Location
- Region: East Lansing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $126,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,185
- Date on market: 11/27/2023
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2024 | Pending sale | $247,500-5.7%$158/sqft |
Source:  Greater Lansing AOR #277508 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2024 | Sold | $262,500+6.1%$167/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #277508 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2023 | Contingent | $247,500$158/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #277508 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $247,500+56.6%$158/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #277508 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2009 | Sold | $158,000-1.2%$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2009 | Listed for sale | $159,900+6.6%$102/sqft |
Source: Tomie Raines #192409 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2002 | Sold | $150,000$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,631 +7.1% | $126,300 +7.7% |
| 2024 | $4,326 | $117,300 +9.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $107,100 +19.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $89,600 +6% |
| 2021 | -- | $84,500 +2.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $82,600 +4.6% |
| 2019 | $4,096 | $79,000 +1.8% |
| 2018 | $4,096 | $77,600 +0.9% |
| 2017 | -- | $76,900 +5.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $73,100 +5.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $69,300 +5.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $65,700 +1.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $64,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $64,900 -6.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $69,300 +3.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $67,200 -3.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $69,800 -5.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $73,900 -3% |
| 2007 | -- | $76,200 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,700 +4.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $71,700 +5.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $68,000 +6.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $64,000 +12.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $56,800 +5.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $54,000 +4.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $51,700 |
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Neighborhood: 48823
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Glencairn SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10MacDonald Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 9/10East Lansing High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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