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Last sold for $22,500 on Aug 27, 2014

1556 BALLARD ST

LANSING, MI 48906
2
Baths
1,180 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1913
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$22,500 · Aug 27, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$194 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$4,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$8,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 106 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Pattengill SchoolD+
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Eastern High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Willow SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi

District: Lansing Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48906These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,979
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.868 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,633
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,843
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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How this home compares

1556 Ballard St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Northtown
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Ingham County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Ingham County

How it measures up in Lansing 48906

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lansing 48906.

Living area1,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,196 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 1556 Ballard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthtownLansing 48906Ingham County
Living areabigger than1,180 ft²76% of homes49% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac43% of homes13% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than191324% of homes13% of homes8% of homes

About 1556 Ballard St

When did 1556 Ballard St, Lansing, MI last sell?

1556 Ballard St, Lansing, MI last sold on Aug 27, 2014 for $22,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1556 Ballard St, Lansing, MI?

1556 Ballard St, Lansing, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,180 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1556 Ballard St, Lansing, MI built?

1556 Ballard St, Lansing, MI was built in 1913, making it 113 years old.

What schools serve 1556 Ballard St, Lansing, MI?

1556 Ballard St, Lansing, MI is assigned to Pattengill School (middle), rated D+; Eastern High School (high), rated D+; Willow School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Lansing Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1556 Ballard St, Lansing, MI compare to other homes in Lansing 48906?

Among the 10,292 homes in Lansing 48906, it is bigger than 49% of them (1,180 ft² against a typical 1,196 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1913 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1556 Ballard St, Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1556 Ballard St, Lansing, MI was $194. The county assessed it at $4,000.

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