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$83,366$96 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $98,000 on Jan 6, 2022

1561 BALLARD ST

LANSING, MI 48906
3
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$83K
$78K low$89K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$98,000 · Jan 6, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,764 (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.$62,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$125,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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.Deck · 24 ft²Patio · 24 ft²Porch · 137 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

M
Pattengill SchoolC-
Middle · Grades PK–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Eastern High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Willow SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 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

1561 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.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Ingham County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Ingham County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Ingham County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Ingham County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Ingham County

What homes are worth in Lansing 48906

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$48K$500K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Lansing 48906.

How it measures up in Lansing 48906

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

Estimated value$83,366
CheaperTypical $137,240Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$96
CheaperTypical $127Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,192 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 1561 Ballard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthtownLansing 48906Ingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$83,36650% of homes20% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9670% of homes29% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²39% of homes19% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac72% of homes31% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than191636% of homes17% of homes10% of homes

About 1561 Ballard St

How much is 1561 Ballard St, Lansing, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1561 Ballard St, Lansing, MI is $83,366 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $77,527 to $89,205. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1561 Ballard St, Lansing, MI last sell?

1561 Ballard St, Lansing, MI last sold on Jan 6, 2022 for $98,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1561 Ballard St, Lansing, MI?

1561 Ballard St, Lansing, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 1561 Ballard St, Lansing, MI built?

1561 Ballard St, Lansing, MI was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1561 Ballard St, Lansing, MI?

1561 Ballard St, Lansing, MI is assigned to Pattengill School (middle), rated C-; Eastern High School (high), rated C+; Willow School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Lansing Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1561 Ballard St, Lansing, MI compare to other homes in Lansing 48906?

Among the 10,350 homes in Lansing 48906, it is worth more than 20% of them ($83,366 against a typical $137,240), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($96 against a typical $127), it is bigger than 19% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,192 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1916 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of Ingham County, it is worth more than 9% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1561 Ballard St, Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1561 Ballard St, Lansing, MI was $2,764. The county assessed it at $62,900.

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