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$495,447$430 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026
Last sold for $24,000 on Aug 1, 1976

209 RIVER ST

EAST LANSING, MI 48823
5
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,152 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$495K
$441K low$550K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$24,000 · Aug 1, 1976
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$5,000,000
CAPITAL AREA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES CU · recorded Mar 23, 2026
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$840,000
CAPITAL AREA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,310 (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.$218,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$201,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$203,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$437,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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 · 160 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
MacDonald Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
East Lansing High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Red Cedar Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi

District: East Lansing School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48823These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.64,130
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,847 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,668
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,658
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

209 River 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 more than 93% of homes in Ingham County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in East Lansing 48823
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in East Lansing 48823
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in East Lansing 48823
  • Older than 95% of homes in East Lansing 48823

What homes are worth in East Lansing 48823

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

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$135K$870K

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in East Lansing 48823.

How it measures up in East Lansing 48823

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Lansing 48823.

Estimated value$495,447
CheaperTypical $343,450Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$430
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 209 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Lansing 48823Ingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$495,44785% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$430almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²16% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac8% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than19255% of homes18% of homes

About 209 River St

How much is 209 River St, East Lansing, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 209 River St, East Lansing, MI is $495,447 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $440,947 to $549,946. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 209 River St, East Lansing, MI last sell?

209 River St, East Lansing, MI last sold on Aug 1, 1976 for $24,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 209 River St, East Lansing, MI?

209 River St, East Lansing, MI has 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 209 River St, East Lansing, MI built?

209 River St, East Lansing, MI was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 209 River St, East Lansing, MI?

209 River St, East Lansing, MI is assigned to MacDonald Middle School (middle), rated A-; East Lansing High School (high), rated A; Red Cedar Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in East Lansing School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 209 River St, East Lansing, MI compare to other homes in East Lansing 48823?

Among the 11,578 homes in East Lansing 48823, it is worth more than 85% of them ($495,447 against a typical $343,450), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($430 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1925 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Ingham County, it is worth more than 93% 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 209 River St, East Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 209 River St, East Lansing, MI was $15,310. The county assessed it at $218,700.

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