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Fraternity House, Sorority HouseResidential
Last sold for $215,000 on Feb 1, 1989

251 W GRAND RIVER AVE

EAST LANSING, MI 48823
0
Baths
9,216 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.
0.53 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Feb 1, 1989

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$39,429 (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.$612,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$193,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$419,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$529,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,225,800

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.10 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.Fraternity House, Sorority House
CountyINGHAM
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2022
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.53
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Package
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.

E
Glencairn Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
East Lansing High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
MacDonald Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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

251 W Grand River 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.

  • Among the largest homes in East Lansing 48823
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in East Lansing 48823
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Ingham County

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 area9,216 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,677 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.53 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 251 W Grand River Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Lansing 48823Ingham County
Living areabigger than9,216 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.53 ac88% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than198973% of homes81% of homes

About 251 W Grand River Ave

When did 251 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI last sell?

251 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI last sold on Feb 1, 1989 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 251 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI?

251 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI has 9,216 square feet of living space and a 0.53-acre lot.

When was 251 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI built?

251 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 251 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI?

251 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI is assigned to Glencairn Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; East Lansing High School (high), 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 251 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI compare to other homes in East Lansing 48823?

Among the 11,578 homes in East Lansing 48823, it is bigger than almost all of them (9,216 ft² against a typical 1,677 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.53 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1989 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 251 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 251 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI was $39,429. The county assessed it at $612,900.

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