$229,900

1262 Lester Ave Ypsilanti, MI 48198

$2,730
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,440 sqft
0.1 acres
$160 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1262 Lester Ave

Gault Village or better yet, Shady Knoll Estates, ez access to parks, trails, downtown, depot town & very walkable. This 3 bedroom 1 bath home has such a good feel. The tree lined streets of this neighborhood offer a peacefulness that is up lifting. The deep covered front porch offers nice shelter for guests, a great place to sit and greet your neighbors on a summer day. From the front door, you enter a bright living room w/beautiful solid oak hardwood floors, down a hall 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom on the main level and 1 large bedroom upstairs with bonus attic/closet storage. Energy efficient Wallside windows throughout with a transferable warranty. A partially finished basement offers extra space for entertaining, hobbies, or workouts. Have fun in the fenced back yard with large cement patio adjacent to the 2.5 car garage. The newer upgraded electrical service panel is wired for a portable generator if you care. That same comfortable porch can also welcome you home.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size1,440 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.13 Acres
Year built1955
ParkingTwo Car Garage, Detached
MLS #20251007710
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Two Car Garage, Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • List Price: $229,900
  • Price/SqFt: $159
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,725
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Directions: Grove to Harris to Lester
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Living Area: 1,440 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.13 Acres
  • MLS Number: 20251007710
  • MLS Name: Realcomp II Ltd
  • Office Name: Pro Realty
  • Office Phone: (734) 557-3800
  • Listing Agent: Jihan Franco

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 21, 2023
Home Sold
$200,000
Jun 29, 2017
Home Sold
$1,063,273

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$94,400$-
2023$83,400$-
2022$78,100$-
2021$70,700$-
2020$69,200$-
2019$61,800$-
2018$58,700$1,725
2017$57,000$1,670

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Erickson Elementary School

Public District 1-5

0.2 mi

1427 Levona St

3

Global Tech Academy

Public Charter PK-6

1.8 mi

1715 E Forest Ave

3

Ypsilanti International Elementary School

Public Magnet PK-5

1.8 mi

503 Oak St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $63,368. The most common annual income of people living in Ypsilanti, MI is between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

15%
<35k
69%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • WingstopWingstop
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • NissanNissan
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1262 Lester Ave

The listing price of 1262 Lester Ave property is $229,900.

The property 1262 Lester Ave is a house located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48198.

Active Listing: 1262 Lester Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1262 Lester Ave are: Erickson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Global Tech Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Ypsilanti International Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Ypsilanti Community Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Washtenaw International Middle Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), East Arbor Charter Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Acce (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Wsc Academy Ypsilanti Campus (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Washtenaw Alliance for Virtual Education (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2018 is $1,725 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 21, 2023 for $200,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1262 Lester Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1262 Lester Ave is 1,440 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1262 Lester Ave is 1955.

This home is located at 1262 Lester Ave in Ypsilanti, MI and zip code 48198. This 1,440 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $229,900.

Over 51 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Ypsilanti, MI. In the same period over 25 listings were sold below the listed price and 9 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Ypsilanti, MI between April and May 2025 decreased by 1.3%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 31 days, the median list price was $280,500.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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