Address
1538 Mount Vernon Avenue, East Lansing, MI
Price
$ 265,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#299488
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- MunicipalityEast Lansing City
- CountyIngham
- CityEast Lansing
- AreaEast Lansing City
- NeighborhoodGrandview
- Zip48823
- StyleCape Cod
- Year Built1953
- Taxes$ 4275
- Price$ 265,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1894
- Lot Size0.36 Acres
Data Source:
Greater Lansing AOR (GLMLS)
Property Description
Welcome to 1538 Mt. Vernon Avenue! This well-maintained East Lansing home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, beautiful hardwood floors, and numerous updates throughout. The first floor features a spacious living room, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and an updated kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and sink, plus stainless steel Frigidaire appliances. The dining table in the kitchen will remain with the home. The second floor offers a spacious private primary suite with hardwood floors, a full attached bathroom, and a large walk-in closet. The home offers double-pane replacement windows with quality blinds that provide added comfort. The basement offers a dedicated laundry area with washer and dryer, sink, and plenty of cabinet storage. Additional features include a replaced sump crock, Goodman central heating and A/C, and an on-demand gas water heater. Outside, enjoy a new concrete driveway, an oversized detached one-car garage with an epoxy floor, and a covered patio creating a great entertaining space. The fully fenced backyard features updated landscaping and a large shed. A great combination of updates, flexible living space, storage, and outdoor living in a convenient East Lansing location!
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Listed $265,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Water Connected,Sewer Connected,Natural Gas Connected,High Speed Internet Connected,Electricity Connected,Cable Connected |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Appliances | Disposal,Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater,Gas Oven,Gas Range,Gas Water Heater,Instant Hot Water,Microwave,Oven,Range,Self Cleaning Oven,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Tankless Water Heater,Washe |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Covered,Front Porch,Patio,Porch |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Materials | Vinyl Siding |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Electric | 100 Amp Service |
| View | Neighborhood |
| Township | East Lansing City |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Current Use | Primary |
| County | Ingham |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Subdivision Name | Grandview |
| Facing Direction | North |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Shed(s) |
| Total Rooms | 8 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Grand River to N on Hagadorn to E on Mount Vernon |
| City | East Lansing |
| Entry Location | Front door |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | East Lansing |
| Zoning Description | Zoning |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 15681.6 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 4275.43 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | true |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Rent Control Y/N | No |
| Virtual Tour | https://visithome.ai/2qKxj25Ycu2hHfdRYknXBY?t=1790453450&mu=ft |
| Standard Status | Active |
| MobileHomeRemainsYN | No |
| Legal Description | LOT 39 GRANDVIEW SUB |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen,High Speed Internet,Laminate Counters,Pantry |
|---|---|
| Basement | Block,Full,Sump Pump |
| Flooring | Vinyl,Wood |
| Basement (Y/N) | No |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Blinds,Double Pane Windows,Screens,Shutters |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1126 |
| Laundry Features | In Basement,Sink |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Private Yard,Rain Gutters,Storage |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Back Yard,Chain Link,Full |
| Parking Features | Driveway,Floor Drain,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front |
| Lot Features | Back Yard,City Lot,Front Yard,Landscaped,Level,Rectangular Lot |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 0.36 |
| Foundation Details | Block |
| Spa | No |
| Building Area Total | 1894 |
| Lot Dimensions | 82.5x189.5 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.36 |
| Road Surface Type | Asphalt,Concrete |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Foundation Area | 768 |
| Road Frontage Type | City Street |
| Crops Included Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 48823
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