Listed By:
Home Towne Real Estate - 5173722273
Address
1717 Illinois Avenue, Lansing City, MI
Price
$ 74,900
Property Attributes
  • ID#630000298272
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyINGHAM
  • CityLansing City
  • AreaLansing
  • NeighborhoodFRANKLIN
  • Zip48906
  • StyleTraditional
  • Year Built1917
  • Taxes$ 2318
  • Price$ 74,900
  • Bedrooms4
  • Full Bathrooms1
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1078
  • Lot Size0.2 Acres
Data Source:
RealComp
Property Description

Opportunity is knocking - and it brought a toolbox! This 4-bedroom, 1-bath home is packed with potential for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build equity. While the home needs a new roof and siding, it offers solid bones, original wood trim, and hardwood floors upstairs that are ready to be brought back to life. Situated on a spacious double lot (0.20 acres), you'll enjoy a private backyard feel, a covered front porch, and a location that's hard to beat--just steps from Porter Park and the Bancroft Park trails. Whether you're planning a renovation project or searching for your next investment, this property offers the chance to transform a classic home into something special. Bring your vision and your imagination - this one is ready for its next chapter!

Price History
8/7/2026 Listed $74,900

General Features

Sewer PublicSewer
Heating ForcedAir, NaturalGas
Cooling WindowUnits
Roof Shingle
Appliances Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range
Patio/Porch Features Covered, FrontPorch, Porch
Architectural Style Traditional
Construction Materials AluminumSiding
Year Built 1917
Levels Two
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
Tax Year 2025
County Ingham
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage No
Subdivision Name FRANKLIN
Garage Y/N No
Other Structures Gazebo
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions E ON LAKE LANSING, S ON MASSACHUSETTS, E ON WHYTE, S ON ILLINOIS TO HOME
City LansingCity_Ingham
Disclosures LeadBasedPaint
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District Lansing
Zoning Description Residential
MLS Area Area11012Lansing
Carport Y/N No
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 2318.0
Home Warranty Y/N No
Lease Renewal Y/N No
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Lease Considered Y/N No
Rent Control Y/N No
Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 35604
MobileHomeRemainsYN No
PostalCity Lansing_Ingham
Legal Description LOT 71 FRANKLIN HEIGHTS SUB

Interior Features

Basement Full
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N No
Above Grade Finished Area 1078.0
Laundry Features InBasement
Total Bedrooms 4
Below Grade Finished Area 0.0
LivingAreaSource PublicRecords
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type SquareFeet
Total Baths 1

Exterior Features

Parking Features Driveway
Lot Features CityLot
Water Source Public
Foundation Details Basement
Spa No
Lot Dimensions 33x133
Lot Size Acres 0.2
Road Surface Type Paved
Waterfront Y/N No
Road Frontage Type CityStreet
Crops Included Y/N No
Horse Y/N No
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool


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Property vs Single Family Average in 48906

Price
AVG $200K
$70K
Taxes
AVG $3,219
$2,318
Year Built
AVG 1951
1917
Visits
AVG 46
15
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