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538 Virginia Ave, East Lansing, MI, 48823

2beds
1baths
1,148sqft
$225,000
$196price/sqft
$1,745/moest. monthly cost
$69,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

It's like a new house, complete updated! New kitchen including new cabinets, quartz countertop and stainless steel appliances. New showroom bathroom with porcelain tile floor, soaking tub and shower surround. Refinished original hardwood floors. Updated lighting throughout the house including recessed lighting and ceiling fans. Ceiling and wall repairs and fresh paint throughout and many new doors. Freshened up basement stairs and laundry room and completely refinished and insulated the basement living space. Repaired and painted the large back deck and added a stone walking path. New A/C, Gas Water Heater, All New Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Smart Ecobee Thermostat, Fiber Internet, New Plumbing. Fully Fenced backyard. Easy access to MSU and Downtown! Listing agent is owner.

Getting Around

50
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
74
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Marble SchoolGrades PK-50.3 mi
7/10
MacDonald Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.4 mi
9/10
East Lansing High SchoolGrades 9-120.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year built: 1953

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances,Gas Range,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer/Dryer
  • Laundry features: In Basement

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Finished,Full,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Sump Pump

Bedroom2

  • Features: Hardwood Floor,Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Level: First
  • Area: 113.11999999999999

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Dining Room

  • Features: Hardwood Floor,Recessed Lighting
  • Level: First
  • Area: 0

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),High Speed Internet,Primary Downstairs,Recessed Lighting,Smart Thermostat,Stone Counters
  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile,Vinyl
  • Finished area below ground: 380
  • Finished area above ground: 768

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,536
  • Total interior livable area: 1,148 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Stone Counters
  • Level: First
  • Area: 127.67999999999999

Living Room

  • Features: Hardwood Floor,Recessed Lighting,Smart Thermostat
  • Level: First
  • Area: 212.79999999999998

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Hardwood Floor
  • Level: First
  • Area: 128.79999999999998

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 33200218220020
  • Zoning description: Zoning
  • Foundation area: 768

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry location: Front Door
  • Patio & porch: Deck,Front Porch
  • Exterior features: Garden,Lighting,Rain Gutters
  • Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Neighborhood,Trees/Woods

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,227 sqft
  • Features: Back Yard,City Lot,Few Trees,Front Yard,Landscaped,Native Plants,Rectangular Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 40 x 135

Parking

  • Parking features: Asphalt,Driveway,No Garage
  • Has uncovered spaces: 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

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Hail
Inland Flooding
Tornado
Winter Weather

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 $1,137$13,644
Home Insurance *$90$1,080
Property Taxes $330$3,960
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$1,745$20,940
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$59,828/yr
40% on housing$52,350/yr
45% on housing$46,533/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

$196This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 48823$157
Ingham County$118

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 48823$157
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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-17Pending sale$225,000
2026-08-05Listed for sale$225,000
2023-01-03Sold$141,000
2022-12-22Pending sale$139,900
2022-12-08Contingent$139,900
2022-12-01Listed for sale$139,900
2016-01-05Sold$95,500
2008-06-10Sold$104,000
2008-02-28Price change$115,900
2008-02-19Listed for sale$119,900
2003-02-04Sold$106,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentShara L Grachek
BrokerageFive Star Real Estate - Lansing

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