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Last sold for $91,000 on Jan 1, 1990

236 RIVER ST

EAST LANSING, MI 48823
6
Beds
2
Baths
1,489 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.
1938
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$91,000 · Jan 1, 1990

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,047 (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.$222,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$199,200
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.$444,400

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.0.17
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.Patio · 270 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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 SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
East Lansing High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Red Cedar Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 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

236 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in East Lansing 48823
  • Older than 87% 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.

Living area1,489 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1938
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 236 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Lansing 48823Ingham County
Living areabigger than1,489 ft²38% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac23% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than193813% of homes25% of homes

About 236 River St

When did 236 River St, East Lansing, MI last sell?

236 River St, East Lansing, MI last sold on Jan 1, 1990 for $91,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 236 River St, East Lansing, MI?

236 River St, East Lansing, MI has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,489 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 236 River St, East Lansing, MI built?

236 River St, East Lansing, MI was built in 1938, making it 88 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 236 River St, East Lansing, MI?

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

How does 236 River St, East Lansing, MI compare to other homes in East Lansing 48823?

Among the 11,596 homes in East Lansing 48823, it is bigger than 38% of them (1,489 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1938 against a typical 1967). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 236 River St, East Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 236 River St, East Lansing, MI was $6,047. The county assessed it at $222,200.

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