$199,000

542 Riley St Lansing, MI 48910

$2,363
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,245 sqft
0.2 acres
$160 / sqft
House

Property details

About 542 Riley St

If you are looking for a charmer, this is the house. The interior and exterior of the house was recently painted, new gutters added, partially fenced side yard, firepit and an attached covered porch area. The kitchen and 1/2 bath have new flooring and lead to a formal dining area. The living room is spacious with a large bay window, hardwood floors, and cozy fireplace. There is one bedroom on the first floor and three more on the second level; all bedrooms have hardwood flooring. The lower level has a partially finished area that is receiving new carpeting today.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,245 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.18 Acres
Year built1929
ParkingDetached, Garage
MLS #288888
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven, Dishwasher
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $199,000
  • Price/SqFt: $159
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,838
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Corner Lot
  • Directions: GPS
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Living Area: 1,245 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.18 Acres
  • MLS Number: 288888
  • MLS Name: Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS®
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
  • Office Phone: (517) 339-8255
  • Office Email: alex@remaxlansing.com
  • Listing Agent: Deneen Benham

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542 Riley St, Lansing, MI 48910 - view of front facade with a chimney and a shingled roof

$199,000

542 Riley St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 12, 2010
Home Sold
$49,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$72,500$3,838
2023$66,200$3,396
2022$56,600$3,396
2021$52,800$3,396
2020$51,600$3,299
2019$44,900$3,112
2018$42,500$2,965
2017$42,000$2,965

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Lyons School

Public District PK-3

0.5 mi

2901 Lyons Ave

5

Cavanaugh School

Public District PK-3

1.4 mi

300 W Cavanaugh Rd

4

Kendon School

Public District PK-3

1.6 mi

827 Kendon Dr

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 $51,293. The majority of Lansing, MI residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

23%
<35k
69%
35k-100k
8%
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?

45%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
32%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • WingstopWingstop

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • ToyotaToyota
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 542 Riley St

The listing price of 542 Riley St property is $199,000.

The property 542 Riley St is a house located in Lansing, Michigan, 48910.

Accepting Backup Offers: 542 Riley 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 542 Riley St are: Lyons School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cavanaugh School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Kendon School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mt Hope School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lansing Charter Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Dwight Rich School of the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Everett High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Jw Sexton High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Center for Success at Pleasant View (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,838 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on October 12, 2010 for $49,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 542 Riley St has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 542 Riley St is 1,245 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 542 Riley St is 1929.

This home is located at 542 Riley St in Lansing, MI and zip code 48910 in the Southside neighborhood. This 1,245 square foot home, which was built in 1929, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $199,000.

Lansing, MI housing market in May 2025 saw over 106 listings sold above listed price, more than 27 sold at listed price and over 50 sold below. The number of listings in Lansing, MI increased by 13.8% between April and May 2025. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $159,074, while the average time on the real estate market was 28 days.

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

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