Spacious 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cape Cod on a corner lot in East Lansing's Oakwood Historic District, less than half a mile from MSU and downtown. Beautiful early 20th century streetlamps illuminate the area's safest and most walkable neighborhood.
The open floor plan features refinished hardwood floors, original millwork in excellent condition, and a wood-burning fireplace with a new insert. The generous side lot provides ample space for extra parking or an ultimate tailgate setup with a fire pit ideal for game days, weekend cookouts, and evening gatherings. Upstairs are three large bedrooms and a full bath. A brand-new 2023 full bath includes a Finnish wet/dry sauna and heated tile floors. Updates include electrical service, central A/C (2022), newer roof, and furnace. A perfect home for a university employee or family who wish to be close to MSU. With top rated schools, this home offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort in the most sought-after neighborhood.
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$345,000
539 Sunset Ln, East Lansing, MI 48823
5beds
1,927sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$358,000 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$2,924 Estimated rent
Home value
$358,000
$326,000 - $394,000
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Wood-burning fireplaceExtra parkingFire pitRefinished hardwood floorsOpen floor planCorner lotGenerous side lot
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Listed by:
Rod Sarcevich 248-914-4837,
Location Real Estate, LLC
Bought with:
Megan Busque
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25028809
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 116.56
- Dimensions: 12.40 x 9.40
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 123
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 12.30
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 115
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 11.50
Primary bathroom
- Description: new full bath with wet/dry sauna
- Level: Lower
- Area: 135.04
- Dimensions: 21.10 x 6.40
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 61
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 6.10
Bathroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 98
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 7.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Sauna
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Garden Window
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,392
- Total interior livable area: 1,927 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
- Dimensions: 42 x 123
Details
- Parcel number: 33200113221001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: East Lansing
- Subdivision: Oakwood
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Contract,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2025 | Pending sale | $379,000+9.9%$197/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Sold | $345,000-9%$179/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $379,000-4.1%$197/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $395,000-2.5%$205/sqft |
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| 6/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $405,000+1.8%$210/sqft |
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| 5/16/2025 | Listing removed | $398,000$207/sqft |
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| 5/12/2025 | Price change | $398,000-5%$207/sqft |
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| 3/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $419,000+147.2%$217/sqft |
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| 11/21/2019 | Sold | $169,500-5.8%$88/sqft |
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| 10/17/2019 | Pending sale | $179,900$93/sqft |
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| 9/10/2019 | Price change | $179,900-5.3%$93/sqft |
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| 8/28/2019 | Price change | $189,900-2.1%$99/sqft |
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| 7/29/2019 | Price change | $194,000-2.5%$101/sqft |
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| 6/21/2019 | Price change | $199,000-2.9%$103/sqft |
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| 5/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $204,900+22%$106/sqft |
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| 8/13/2014 | Sold | $168,000+1.8%$87/sqft |
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| 2/10/2006 | Sold | $165,000$86/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,562 +7.1% | $135,400 +8% |
| 2024 | $5,195 | $125,400 +9.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $114,700 +25.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $91,300 +5.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $86,500 +4.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $82,700 +13.3% |
| 2019 | $4,954 | $73,000 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $4,954 | $70,800 +2.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $69,300 +5.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $65,500 +5.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $62,100 +6.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $58,500 +1.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $57,400 -1.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $58,300 -6.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $62,100 -4.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $64,800 -11.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $72,900 -3.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $75,700 +5% |
| 2007 | -- | $72,100 +9.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $65,900 +4.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $62,800 +6.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $59,200 +6.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $55,700 +5.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $53,000 +6% |
| 2001 | -- | $50,000 +5% |
| 2000 | -- | $47,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Oakwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Glencairn SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10MacDonald Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10East Lansing High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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- Ingham County
- East Lansing
- 48823
- Oakwood
- 539 Sunset Ln
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