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$456,884$220 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $250,000 on May 27, 2008

217 NORTHLAWN AVE

EAST LANSING, MI 48823
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,076 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.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$457K
$434K low$479K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · May 27, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,821 (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.$221,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$199,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$201,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$442,400

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.21 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.0.15
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 50 ft²Porch · 18 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.

H
East Lansing High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Glencairn Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
MacDonald Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 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%

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How this home compares

217 Northlawn Ave 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 92% of homes in Ingham County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Ingham County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Ingham County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in East Lansing 48823
  • Older than 84% 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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$133K$827K

This home is worth more than 82% 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$456,884
CheaperTypical $333,930Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$220
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area2,076 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,678 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 217 Northlawn Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Lansing 48823Ingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$456,88482% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22067% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than2,076 ft²70% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac19% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than194016% of homes27% of homes

About 217 Northlawn Ave

How much is 217 Northlawn Ave, East Lansing, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 Northlawn Ave, East Lansing, MI is $456,884 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $434,467 to $479,301. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 Northlawn Ave, East Lansing, MI last sell?

217 Northlawn Ave, East Lansing, MI last sold on May 27, 2008 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 217 Northlawn Ave, East Lansing, MI?

217 Northlawn Ave, East Lansing, MI has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,076 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 217 Northlawn Ave, East Lansing, MI built?

217 Northlawn Ave, East Lansing, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 Northlawn Ave, East Lansing, MI?

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

How does 217 Northlawn Ave, East Lansing, MI compare to other homes in East Lansing 48823?

Among the 11,596 homes in East Lansing 48823, it is worth more than 82% of them ($456,884 against a typical $333,930), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($220 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,076 ft² against a typical 1,678 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1940 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Ingham County, it is worth more than 92% 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 217 Northlawn Ave, East Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Northlawn Ave, East Lansing, MI was $6,821. The county assessed it at $221,200.

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