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3189 Birch Row Dr, East Lansing, MI, 48823

4beds
2baths
1,622sqft
$229,900
$142price/sqft
$1,779/moest. monthly cost
$71,160/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this charming East Lansing home in the desirable Towar Garden neighborhood! This well-maintained property features a bright, open living space with abundant natural light, new gas fireplace, and a functional layout perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen offers new flooring, ample cabinetry, and flows seamlessly into the dining area. The spacious primary bedroom, complete with an ensuite, has an additional attached bedroom that would be great as an office, craft room, or pet room. Also on the main level is a fully updated hall bath. Enjoy outdoor living with a private backyard, featuring a privacy fence, ideal for relaxing or gathering. Conveniently located near MSU, shopping, dining, and parks. Additional updates include: flat roof, gutters, a/c, some lighting

Getting Around

60
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
59
BikeBikeable

Schools

8/10
7/10
MacDonald Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.3 mi
9/10
East Lansing High SchoolGrades 9-121.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1940

Materials

  • Construction materials: Aluminum Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Gas Oven,Gas Range,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer,Water Heater
  • Laundry features: In Basement

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 164.6089

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 142.9014

Bedroom4

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 66.3225

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Den

  • Level: First
  • Area: 138.7125

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 141.8364

Features

  • Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Wood
  • Fireplace features: Gas,Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,622

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,550
  • Total interior livable area: 1,622 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 115.8786

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 241.1964

Master Bedroom

  • Level: First
  • Area: 246.5

Other

  • Level: First
  • Area: 43.945

Other

  • Level: First
  • Area: 17.2556

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 33020206451002
  • Zoning description: Zoning
  • Other equipment: Other
  • Foundation area: 928

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Fencing: Back Yard,Full,Privacy

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,712 sqft
  • Features: Back Yard,City Lot,Few Trees
  • Lot size dimensions: 54 x 160

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Detached,Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

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
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Tornado
Cold Wave
Hail
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 $1,162$13,944
Home Insurance *$92$1,104
Property Taxes $337$4,044
Electricity $188$2,259
Total$1,779$21,348
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$60,994/yr
40% on housing$53,370/yr
45% on housing$47,440/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

$142This 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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-11Contingent$249,900
2026-05-06Listed for sale$249,900
2022-06-30Sold$194,300
2022-06-17Pending sale$192,900
2022-05-24Contingent$192,900
2022-05-20Listed for sale$192,900
2022-05-09Pending sale$192,900
2022-05-06Listed for sale$192,900
2021-03-30Sold$163,000
2021-02-06Listed for sale$185,000
2019-05-20Sold$120,000
2019-05-06Pending sale$124,900
2019-01-14Price change$124,900
2018-11-19Listed for sale$129,900
2018-11-06Pending sale$129,900
2018-09-18Listed for sale$129,900
2018-09-18Pending sale$129,900
2018-09-17Listed for sale$129,900
2018-09-14Pending sale$129,900
2018-06-21Price change$129,900
2018-03-09Listed for sale$134,900
2017-12-19Sold$63,000
2017-11-21Pending sale$63,000
2017-11-17Price change$63,000
2017-11-13Listed for sale$67,000
2017-10-02Pending sale$67,000
2017-06-07Sold$71,867
2006-08-25Sold$105,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMarilyn Snyder
BrokerageRE/MAX Real Estate Professionals

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