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#289732, Morgan Meredith, Listing office: Keller Williams Realty Lansing
Property details
About 1523 Downey St
Welcome to 1523 Downey St - A Charming and Affordable Starter Home! This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is perfect for first-time buyers or anyone looking to downsize. Ideally located just 10 minutes from Eastwood Towne Center, Downtown Lansing, and easy highway access, convenience is at your doorstep! Step inside to a bright and spacious living room filled with natural light. The eat-in kitchen comes equipped with all appliances and offers plenty of room for casual dining. Both bedrooms are located on the main floor along with a full bathroom. A versatile mudroom off the back leads out to a peaceful back deck, great for relaxing or entertaining. The full basement already has drywall and ceiling in place, offering an excellent opportunity to finish the space and add more living area. A large utility room includes a washer and dryer and can double as extra storage. Enjoy the outdoors in your private backyard and take advantage of the 2-car carport for covered parking. Don't miss out, schedule your private showing today!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size639 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.13 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingCarport, Covered, Driveway, Paved
MLS #289528
ViewNeighborhood
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
- Interior: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Open Floorplan, Primary Downstairs
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Carport, Covered, Driveway, Paved
- View: Neighborhood
- Exterior: Rain Gutters
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $99,900
- Price/SqFt: $156
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,684
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Back Yard, Front Yard
- Directions: N Grand River West to Mildred St. Turn Right onto Mildred St, Left onto Downey St. Destination will be on the left.
- Year Built: 1925
- Living Area: 639 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.13 Acres
- MLS Number: 289528
- MLS Name: Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS®
- Office Name: EXP Realty, LLC
- Office Phone: (888) 501-7085
- Office Email: Mi.broker@exprealty.com
- Listing Agent: David E Nichols
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Last updated on: 7/16/2025, 2:40:33 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.
Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 02, 2016 | Home Sold | $30,000 |
| Aug 05, 2005 | Home Sold | $82,500 |
| Aug 05, 2005 | Home Sold | $45,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,900 | $1,684 |
| 2023 | $33,100 | $1,843 |
| 2022 | $30,200 | $1,843 |
| 2021 | $28,100 | $1,843 |
| 2020 | $23,700 | $1,789 |
| 2019 | $21,900 | $1,704 |
| 2018 | $21,600 | $1,907 |
| 2017 | $21,500 | $1,907 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Cumberland School
Public District PK-3
0.9 mi
•2801 Cumberland Rd
5
Willow School
Public District PK-4
1.0 mi
•1012 W Willow St
1
Gier Park School
Public District PK-3
1.3 mi
•401 E Gier St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $41,169. Residents of Lansing, MI typically earn less than $<35k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
42%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
50%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Mexican League Soccer
College Basketball
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Books-a-Million
Dillards
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Church's Chicken
Logan's Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Toyota
Hyundai
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Adult Hits
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1523 Downey St
The listing price of 1523 Downey St property is $99,900.
The property 1523 Downey St is a house located in Lansing, Michigan, 48906.
Active Listing: 1523 Downey St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1523 Downey St are: Cumberland School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Willow School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Gier Park School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Midmichigan Leadership Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Sheridan Road (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Windemere Park Charter Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Jw Sexton High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Eastern High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Waverly High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,684 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 2, 2016 for $30,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1523 Downey St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1523 Downey St is 639 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1523 Downey St is 1925.
This home is located at 1523 Downey St in Lansing, MI and zip code 48906 in the Shady Oaks neighborhood. This 639 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $99,900.
In June 2025 more than 109 listings in Lansing, MI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 27 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 46 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Lansing, MI decreased by 0.8% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $160,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 14 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.