#288443, Thomas Hands, Listing office: The Local Element
420 John R St East Lansing, MI 48823
Property details
About 420 John R St
**HIGHEST AND BEST DUE FRIDAY, 5/30/25, BY 8PM** *Mid-Century Charm Meets Modern Mischief * 420 John R St. is a perfect balance of timeless class with a wink of character. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath midcentury gem neighbors Marble Elementary and MacDonald Middle schools. You could walk there with your eyes closed (but don’t). Step inside and you’ll find vintage charm with a modern edge  kind of like your childhood home, but with way better Wi-Fi. The full, unfinished basement is a blank canvasâ€â€home gym, rec room, or perhaps just an epic storage zone for your future holiday decoration empire.
Highlights
(Active Under Contract)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer, Washer, Vented Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Linoleum
- Interior: Granite Counters
- Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Driveway, No Garage, Parking Pad
- View: Neighborhood
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $219,900
- Price/SqFt: $183
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,939
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: City Lot
- Directions: Hagadorn East to Burcham South on John R
- Year Built: 1967
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,196 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.13 Acres
- MLS Number: 288389
- MLS Name: Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS®
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Lansing
- Office Phone: (517) 853-1200
- Office Email: klrw368@kw.com
- Listing Agent: Sarah Reck
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Aug 24, 2015 | Home Sold | $110,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $84,700 | $- |
2023 | $73,600 | $2,939 |
2022 | $65,300 | $2,939 |
2021 | $61,300 | $2,939 |
2020 | $58,100 | $2,939 |
2019 | $53,200 | $3,229 |
2018 | $52,200 | $3,172 |
2017 | $52,100 | $3,172 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Donley Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.3 mi
•2961 E Lake Lansing Rd Bldg B
5
Marble School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•2961 E Lake Lansing Rd Bldg A
6
Whitehills Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.5 mi
•621 Pebblebrook Ln
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 $53,937. The majority of East Lansing, MI residents have income less than $<35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 420 John R St
The listing price of 420 John R St property is $219,900.
The property 420 John R St is a house located in East Lansing, Michigan, 48823.
Accepting Backup Offers: 420 John R St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 420 John R St are: Donley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Marble School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Whitehills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Macdonald Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Haslett Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Chippewa Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), East Lansing High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle School/High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Great Lakes Learning Academy High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,939 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 24, 2015 for $110,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 420 John R St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 420 John R St is 1,196 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 420 John R St is 1967.
This home is located at 420 John R St in East Lansing, MI and zip code 48823. This 1,196 square foot home, which was built in 1967, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $219,900.
East Lansing, MI housing market in May 2025 saw over 26 listings sold above listed price, more than 6 sold at listed price and over 13 sold below. Between April and May 2025, East Lansing, MI real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 16%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $309,633, while the average time on the real estate market was 42 days.