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$136,095$133 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $54,900 on Sep 4, 2014

218 ALGER ST

LANSING, MI 48917
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,020 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$136K
$122K low$150K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$54,900 · Sep 4, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,772 (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.$67,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$47,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$134,800

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.Ranch
CountyINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Waverly High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Waverly Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi
E
Elmwood Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 2.3 mi

District: Waverly Community Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 48917These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
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.32,787
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,340 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,753
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,284
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

218 Alger 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 93% of homes in Lansing 48917
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Lansing 48917
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Lansing 48917
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Lansing 48917
  • Older than 89% of homes in Lansing 48917

What homes are worth in Lansing 48917

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

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$89K$540K

This home is worth more than 7% of homes in Lansing 48917.

How it measures up in Lansing 48917

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lansing 48917.

Estimated value$136,095
CheaperTypical $251,920Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$133
CheaperTypical $168Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,457 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 218 Alger St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLansing 48917Ingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$136,0957% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13314% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,020 ft²14% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac22% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than194811% of homes32% of homes

About 218 Alger St

How much is 218 Alger St, Lansing, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 Alger St, Lansing, MI is $136,095 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $122,253 to $149,937. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 Alger St, Lansing, MI last sell?

218 Alger St, Lansing, MI last sold on Sep 4, 2014 for $54,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 218 Alger St, Lansing, MI?

218 Alger St, Lansing, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,020 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 218 Alger St, Lansing, MI built?

218 Alger St, Lansing, MI was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 218 Alger St, Lansing, MI?

218 Alger St, Lansing, MI is assigned to Waverly High School (high), rated C; Waverly Middle School (middle), rated D; Elmwood Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Waverly Community Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 Alger St, Lansing, MI compare to other homes in Lansing 48917?

Among the 10,047 homes in Lansing 48917, it is worth more than 7% of them ($136,095 against a typical $251,920), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($133 against a typical $168), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,020 ft² against a typical 1,457 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1948 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Ingham County, it is worth more than 25% 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 218 Alger St, Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Alger St, Lansing, MI was $1,772. The county assessed it at $67,400.

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