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$172,909$91 / 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 86How 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 $138,000 on Jun 29, 2026

517 N CHESTNUT ST

LANSING, MI 48933
2
Baths
1,895 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1903
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Pre-foreclosure (NTS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Jun 11, 2026.

Valuation

$173K
$149K low$197K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$138,000 · Jun 29, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,576 (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.$83,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$76,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$167,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyINGHAM
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 60 ft²Patio · 180 ft²Porch · 108 ft²

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Jw Sexton High SchoolF
Middle · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Cavanaugh SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 3.5 mi

District: Lansing Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 48933These 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.189
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,195
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,163 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,727
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$48,901
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

517 N Chestnut 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 80% of homes in Downtown Lansing
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Ingham County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Ingham County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Lansing 48933
  • Older than 95% of homes in Ingham County

What homes are worth in Lansing 48933

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

This home
$56K$283K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Lansing 48933.

How it measures up in Lansing 48933

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lansing 48933.

Estimated value$172,909
CheaperTypical $128,630Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$91
CheaperTypical $73Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,895 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,848 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1903
OlderTypical 1906Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 517 N Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown LansingLansing 48933Ingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$172,90980% of homes76% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9168% of homes74% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,895 ft²65% of homes54% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac67% of homes70% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than190337% of homes45% of homes5% of homes

About 517 N Chestnut St

How much is 517 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI is $172,909 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $148,524 to $197,294. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI last sell?

517 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI last sold on Jun 29, 2026 for $138,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 9 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 517 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI?

517 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI has 2 bathrooms, 1,895 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 517 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI built?

517 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI was built in 1903, making it 123 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 517 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI?

517 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI is assigned to Jw Sexton High School (middle), rated F; Cavanaugh School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Lansing Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI compare to other homes in Lansing 48933?

Among the 505 homes in Lansing 48933, it is worth more than 76% of them ($172,909 against a typical $128,630), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($91 against a typical $73), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,895 ft² against a typical 1,848 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1903 against a typical 1906). Measured against all of Ingham County, it is worth more than 39% 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 517 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI was $6,576. The county assessed it at $83,800.

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