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521 E Paulson St, Lansing, MI, 48906

2beds
1baths
719sqft
$105,000
$146price/sqft
$945/moest. monthly cost
$37,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch offering 719 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space in Lansing. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the inviting covered front porch—an ideal spot to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind after a long day, or simply take in the outdoors. Inside, you'll find a comfortable layout that makes the most of every square foot, while the full unfinished basement provides excellent storage and the opportunity to create additional living space, a workshop, hobby area, or home gym to fit your needs. Step outside to discover a fenced backyard that offers plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, pets, or simply relaxing in your own private outdoor space. Whether you're looking for your first home, a place to downsize, or an investment opportunity, this property offers a wonderful combination of comfort, functionality, and potential. Conveniently located in Lansing with access to shopping, dining, parks, major roadways, and everyday amenities, this ranch is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing today and see everything this inviting home has to offer!

Getting Around

47
WalkingCar-Dependent
27
TransitSome Transit
41
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
Gier Park SchoolGrades PK-40.4 mi
3/10
Sheridan RoadGrades PK,5-80.4 mi
5/10
Eastern High SchoolGrades 9-122.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1930

Materials

  • Foundation: Basement,Block
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Aluminum Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Free Standing Electric Range,Free Standing Refrigerator,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedroom

  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 80
  • Dimensions: 10 X 8

Bedroom

  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 88
  • Dimensions: 11 X 8

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 96
  • Dimensions: 12 X 8

Features

  • Finished area above ground: 719

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Window Units

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 719 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 108
  • Dimensions: 12 X 9

Laundry

  • Level: Basement
  • Area: 80
  • Dimensions: 10 X 8

Living Room

  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 192
  • Dimensions: 16 X 12

Other

  • Level: Entry
  • Area: 42
  • Dimensions: 7 X 6

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 010104276051
  • Special condition: Short Sale No,Standard
  • Exclusions: Exclusion(s) Do Not Exist

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry location: GroundLevelwSteps
  • Pool features: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,840 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 55 x 140

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway,No Garage,Carport
  • Carport: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in Ingham County and Michigan

Flood
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Tornado
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $530$6,360
Home Insurance *$73$876
Property Taxes $154$1,848
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$945$11,340
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$32,400/yr
40% on housing$28,350/yr
45% on housing$25,200/yr

Michigan FAIR Plan Programs

Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 15,981Commercial: 293
Total Premiums$13.85M
Total Exposure$2.60B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.4%
7.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.9%
3.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.2%
1.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$146This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 48906$86
Ingham County$118

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 48906$130
Ingham County$129

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-02Listed for sale$105,000
2001-09-17Sold$35,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBrian LeBoeuf
BrokerageREMAX City Centre

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