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$398,778$242 / 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 $198,000 on Feb 12, 2014

253 MILFORD ST

EAST LANSING, MI 48823
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,646 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$399K
$380K low$417K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$198,000 · Feb 12, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,230 (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.$185,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$164,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$171,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$370,000

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.0.14
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.7 mi
H
East Lansing High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Marble Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 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

253 Milford 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 87% of homes in Ingham County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Ingham County
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Ingham County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in East Lansing 48823
  • Older than 86% 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 71% 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$398,778
CheaperTypical $333,930Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,646 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,678 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 253 Milford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Lansing 48823Ingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$398,77871% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24281% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,646 ft²48% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac13% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than193914% of homes25% of homes

About 253 Milford St

How much is 253 Milford St, East Lansing, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Milford St, East Lansing, MI is $398,778 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $380,085 to $417,471. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Milford St, East Lansing, MI last sell?

253 Milford St, East Lansing, MI last sold on Feb 12, 2014 for $198,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Milford St, East Lansing, MI?

253 Milford St, East Lansing, MI has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,646 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 253 Milford St, East Lansing, MI built?

253 Milford St, East Lansing, MI was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Milford St, East Lansing, MI?

253 Milford St, East Lansing, MI is assigned to MacDonald Middle School (middle), rated B+; East Lansing High School (high), rated A+; Marble 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 253 Milford St, 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 71% of them ($398,778 against a typical $333,930), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($242 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,646 ft² against a typical 1,678 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1939 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Ingham County, it is worth more than 87% 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 253 Milford St, East Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Milford St, East Lansing, MI was $7,230. The county assessed it at $185,000.

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