$229,900
Lansing, MI 48912
MLS# 26054509
3 beds | 2 baths | 1193 sqft
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Open House (10/17/2026 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Property Description
Welcome to 828 N Francis Ave! Location, convenience, and a well-cared-for home—all in one! This charming Cape Cod offers convenient access to Michigan State University, downtown Lansing, UM Health-Sparrow, Frandor Shopping Center, Potter Park Zoo, and a variety of shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. With easy access to US-127 and I-496, getting around Greater Lansing is a breeze. Lovingly maintained by its current owners for nearly a decade, this home has seen thoughtful updates, including upgraded electrical wiring and meter (2023), a newer gas furnace (2024), washer (June 2026), new vinyl flooring and carpeting, and a new garage roof. The kitchen features a new gas stove with a range hood and a refrigerator just over a year old.
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: E Grand River Ave
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Lansing City
Office/Contract Info
On-Market Date: 2026-10-14
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 192.71
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 50x114
Road Frontage: 50
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1725
SqFt Above Grade: 1193
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 532
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 260
Building Total SqFt: 1985
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Lansing
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.13
Lot Square Footage: 5698
Year Built: 1950
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 59198
SEV: 80400
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 3746
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: No
Tax ID #: 33-01-01-11-377-011
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Welcome to 828 N Francis Ave! Location, convenience, and a well-cared-for home—all in one! This charming Cape Cod offers convenient access to Michigan State University, downtown Lansing, UM Health-Sparrow, Frandor Shopping Center, Potter Park Zoo, and a variety of shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. With easy access to US-127 and I-496, getting around Greater Lansing is a breeze. Lovingly maintained by its current owners for nearly a decade, this home has seen thoughtful updates, including upgraded electrical wiring and meter (2023), a newer gas furnace (2024), washer (June 2026), new vinyl flooring and carpeting, and a new garage roof. The kitchen features a new gas stove with a range hood and a refrigerator just over a year old.
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Street Type
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Aluminum Siding: 1
Vinyl Siding: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Parking Features
Detached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 1
Upper Half Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 363
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 830
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 532
Total Basement SQFT: 792
Driveway
Concrete: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Egress Window: 1
Replacement: 1
Additional Items
Basement Partially Finished: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Porch(es): 1
Deck: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Vinyl: 1
Landscape
Flower Garden: 1
Fruit Trees: 1
Architectural Style
Cape Cod: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Ingham
Street #: 828
Street Direction: N
Street Name: Francis
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 48912
Zip (4): 4312
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $229,900
Current Price: $229,900
Listing Date: 2026-10-08
Remarks Misc
Directions: Saginaw to Francis to house between Saginaw and Grand River.
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding; Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding
Windows: Egress Window; Replacement
Substructure: Full
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Fencing: Fenced Back
Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl
Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch(es)
Landscape: Flower Garden; Fruit Trees
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Driveway: Concrete
Street Type: Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Offering 1,193 sq ft of above-grade living space, this home features two main-floor bedrooms and a full bathroom. The spacious upper level offers three closets and a convenient half bath, providing ample storage and flexible living space. The mostly finished basement adds approximately 532 sq ft of usable space, including a recreation area and a separate room with a window and closet—perfect for a home office, hobby room, or other uses. The garage also includes an attached storage shed for added convenience. Step outside to enjoy both front and rear decks and a fenced backyard with an established edible garden! Blackberry bushes, apple and peach trees, and plenty of green onions add a special touch to this outdoor space. Combining a convenient location, thoughtful updates, and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, this home is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your showing and make it yours before winter arrives!
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level |
| Living Room | 17.40 | 11.50 | Main |
| Dining Room | 13.80 | 8.30 | Main |
| Dining Area | 12.60 | 8.60 | Main |
| Bathroom 1 | 7.80 | 8.30 | Main |
| Primary Bedroom | 13.30 | 11.50 | Main |
| Bedroom 2 | 8.11 | 11.70 | Main |
| Bedroom 3 | 11.70 | 14.10 | Upper |
| Bathroom 2 | 5.50 | 4.50 | Upper |
Listing Office: Real Estate One Inc
Listing Agent: Xiaochun Gai
Last Updated: October - 14 - 2026
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