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#288688, Lori Hacker, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Professionals-E.L.
$409,900 List price
5939 Highgate Ave East Lansing, MI 48823
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,550 sqft
0.3 acres
$161 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5939 Highgate Ave
East Lansing - Heritage Hills Subdivision with Meridian Township taxes; easy walk to Donley Elementary School. Fabulous 4-bedroom 2.5 bath 2-story home with an 18 x 36 in-ground pool, 3-8 ft. deep! A cottage and home in one with approx. 2550 +- square feet of living space. This home is in pristine condition and has been well cared for inside and out. Solid wood floors throughout the entire main floor. Crown molding and solid core doors throughout the entire home. Wonderful hardwood flooring and crown molding throughout most of the main two floors of the home. A lovely foyer leads to the formal living room and adjoining formal dining room overlooking the back yard. The beautiful updated kitchen offers stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, marble backsplash, an eating bar, beautiful white cabinets including a large pantry cupboard, and opens to the dinette. Off the dinette you will have access to the inviting backyard including the pool & 2-tiered patio to lounge and watch a sunset! The welcoming family room is anchored by a gas fireplace between built-in bookcases. 4 bedrooms on the 2nd floor with a private bath off the primary bedroom. The other full bath on the 2nd floor has been stylishly updated with neutral tile. All bathrooms have updated fixtures. Enjoy the finished lower level including a craft room/study with built-ins and media/rec room. Attached 2-car garage. Newer driveway (2021) and great landscaping. Some of the updates include: Kitchen remodel 2022, roof 2007 with a 50-year warranty on the shingles. HVAC 2022. 50- gallon hot water heater 2021. All pool related equipment and parts including a substantial amount of pool maintenance chemicals will be included at no cost. Close to MSU, shopping, and eateries. Seller reserves: Attached Jewelry Box, washer & dryer, LL freezer, and LL mini refrigerator.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Under Contract)
(Active Under Contract)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,550 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.27 Acres
Year built1976
ParkingFinished, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Overhead Storage
MLS #288964
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceGas, Family Room
ViewNeighborhood, Pool, Trees/Woods
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Disposal, Electric Range, Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Convection Oven
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Interior: Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Chandelier, Crown Molding, Double Closet, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Pantry, Stone Counters
- Fireplace: Gas, Family Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Finished, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Overhead Storage
- View: Neighborhood, Pool, Trees/Woods
- Exterior: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $409,900
- Price/SqFt: $160
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,033
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Near Public Transit
- Directions: Lake Lansing to Highgate
- Year Built: 1976
- Living Area: 2,550 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.27 Acres
- MLS Number: 288964
- MLS Name: Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS®
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos
- Office Phone: (517) 349-4406
- Office Email: erica.mcavoy@cbpmichigan.com
- Listing Agent: Lynne VanDeventer
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,000 | $5,033 |
| 2023 | $136,800 | $4,481 |
| 2022 | $126,600 | $4,481 |
| 2021 | $119,900 | $4,481 |
| 2020 | $117,400 | $4,481 |
| 2019 | $107,500 | $4,324 |
| 2018 | $97,200 | $3,851 |
| 2017 | $95,400 | $3,851 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Donley Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.1 mi
•2961 E Lake Lansing Rd Bldg B
5
Marble School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•2961 E Lake Lansing Rd Bldg A
6
Whitehills Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 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 $92,483. Most East Lansing, MI residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
16%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
30%
100k-200k
16%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
35%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NBA/WNBA
Men's Tennis
Skiing/snowboarding
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Bonefish Grill
California Pizza Kitchen
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Lexus
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
News
Talk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5939 Highgate Ave
The listing price of 5939 Highgate Ave property is $409,900.
The property 5939 Highgate Ave is a house located in East Lansing, Michigan, 48823.
Accepting Backup Offers: 5939 Highgate Ave 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 5939 Highgate Ave 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), Post Oak School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), 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 2024 is $5,033 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 5939 Highgate Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 5939 Highgate Ave is 2,550 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5939 Highgate Ave is 1976.
This home is located at 5939 Highgate Ave in East Lansing, MI and zip code 48823. This 2,550 square foot home, which was built in 1976, sits on a 0.27 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $409,900.
East Lansing, MI housing market in June 2025 saw over 14 listings sold above listed price, more than 8 sold at listed price and over 18 sold below. In June 2025 in East Lansing, MI there were 15.1% more homes for sale than in May. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 6 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $315,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.