Welcome to 5998 Highgate Dr, a beautifully maintained ranch-style home in the highly desirable East Lansing School District! Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a 2-car attached garage, this home combines comfortable everyday living with an incredible location just minutes from shopping, dining, and Michigan State University. Step inside to find a nice-sized kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet storage, and a convenient pantry. The dining area offers sliding glass doors leading directly to the backyard, creating an easy connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces. The inviting living room features a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for cozy evenings at home. Updated windows throughout provide peace of mind and plenty of natural light. The primary suite offers a private retreat with its own ensuite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The partially finished basement provides additional living space, recreation possibilities, and storage, along with a poured foundation, radon mitigation system, newer furnace, and 2023 water heater. There is also a "bonus room" in the basement that wouldn't take much to put an egress in, and you have a fourth bedroom potentially! But the real showstopper may be the backyard! Beautifully private and fully fenced, the outdoor space features a huge refinished deck that is perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying a summer evening. A private basketball court adds even more versatility and fun to this impressive property. And the location simply can't be beat, tucked into a desirable East Lansing neighborhood while being conveniently close to restaurants, shopping, entertainment, parks, and Michigan State University. This is the kind of home that offers the space, updates, privacy, and location you've been looking for. Come see everything 5998 Highgate Dr has to offer!
Pending
$359,900
5998 Highgate Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
3beds
1,910sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
0.35 Acres Lot
$362,700 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplacePlenty of natural lightNice-sized kitchenUpdated windows throughoutConvenient pantryStainless steel appliancesPlenty of cabinet storage
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Frank McGillis 517-202-2342,
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals 517-321-8255
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 299376
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 170.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 133.77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.7 x 9.1
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 106.92 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.9
Dining room
- Description: COMBO
- Level: First
- Area: 0 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 232.1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.1 x 11
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 12
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 166.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Humidity Control
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Ice Maker, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Sink, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, High Speed Internet, Laminate Counters, Pantry, Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,728
- Total interior livable area: 1,910 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,364
- Finished area below ground: 546
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Basketball Court
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Fenced,Full,Gate,Partial,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 129
- Features: Back Yard, Few Trees, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Foundation area: 1364
- Parcel number: 33020208126005
- Zoning description: Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Heritage Hills
Location
- Region: East Lansing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $188/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $147,400
- Annual tax amount: $7,007
- Date on market: 9/22/2026
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA,MSHDA
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$362,700
$345,000 - $381,000
$2,492/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Pending sale | $359,900$188/sqft |
Source:  Greater Lansing AOR #299376 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $359,900+44%$188/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #299376 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  RE/MAX of Michigan Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2022 | Pending sale | $249,900-9.1%$131/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX of Michigan #265326 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2022 | Sold | $275,000+10%$144/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #265326 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2022 | Pending sale | $249,900$131/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #265326 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $249,900+47.1%$131/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #265326 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2016 | Sold | $169,900$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2009 | Listing removed | $169,900$89/sqft |
Source: e-List.me #3000938 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2009 | Listed for sale | $169,900+1.7%$89/sqft |
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| 7/21/2004 | Sold | $167,000$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,532 +6.6% | $147,400 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $6,130 | $138,700 +15.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $120,200 +13.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $105,600 +5.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $100,400 +2.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $98,000 +9.5% |
| 2019 | $4,071 | $89,500 +9% |
| 2018 | $4,071 +15.9% | $82,100 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $3,512 | $80,700 +4.5% |
| 2016 | $3,512 | $77,200 +7.8% |
| 2015 | $3,512 | $71,600 -7.5% |
| 2014 | $3,512 | $77,400 +3.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $74,800 +0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $74,600 +0.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $74,000 -9.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $81,900 -14.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $95,500 -2.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $98,000 +1.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $96,400 +0.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $95,800 +2.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $93,700 +6.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $87,900 +1.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $86,600 +9.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $79,400 +4.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $76,100 |
| 2000 | -- | $76,100 |
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Neighborhood: 48823
Nearby schools
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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