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$248,064$341 / 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 93How 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 $234,000 on Apr 3, 2024

551 JOHN R ST

EAST LANSING, MI 48823
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
728 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.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$248K
$231K low$265K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$234,000 · Apr 3, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,655 (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.$140,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$122,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$128,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$280,000

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.Ranch
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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 SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
East Lansing High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Marble Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 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

551 John R 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 77% of homes in East Lansing 48823
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Ingham County
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in East Lansing 48823
  • Has a smaller lot 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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$137K$866K

This home is worth more than 23% 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$248,064
CheaperTypical $335,098Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$341
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area728 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 551 John R St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Lansing 48823Ingham County
Estimated valuepricier than$248,06423% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34198% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than728 ft²2% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac14% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than196140% of homes51% of homes

About 551 John R St

How much is 551 John R St, East Lansing, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 551 John R St, East Lansing, MI is $248,064 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $230,796 to $265,332. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 551 John R St, East Lansing, MI last sell?

551 John R St, East Lansing, MI last sold on Apr 3, 2024 for $234,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 551 John R St, East Lansing, MI?

551 John R St, East Lansing, MI has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 728 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 551 John R St, East Lansing, MI built?

551 John R St, East Lansing, MI was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 551 John R St, East Lansing, MI?

551 John R St, East Lansing, MI is assigned to MacDonald Middle School (middle), rated A-; East Lansing High School (high), rated A; Marble Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in East Lansing School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 551 John R 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 23% of them ($248,064 against a typical $335,098), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($341 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 2% of them (728 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1961 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Ingham County, it is worth more than 60% 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 551 John R St, East Lansing, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 551 John R St, East Lansing, MI was $9,655. The county assessed it at $140,000.

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