Welcome to this charming Cape Cod nestled in Lansing's historic Westside neighborhood! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features original hardwood floors, built-in bookcases, and timeless architectural details throughout. Enjoy the additional finished living space in the basement-- perfect for a home office or entertainment area-- plus a dedicated storage room with built-in shelving.
Step through French doors onto the spacious back deck overlooking a fully fenced yard, complete with planter boxes, a fire pit, and a thriving raspberry bush. Sitting on over a quarter-acre city lot, this home offers both space and character. Recent updates include a new sump pump and Water Guard French Drain (2022), and added attic insulation (2022) for improved energy efficiency.
Sold for $220,000 on 07/10/25
$220,000
1520 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI 48915
3beds
1,366sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.27 Acres Lot
$220,400 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$1,968 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 28, 2025 at 07:21am
Listed by:
Sarah M Ruge 269-470-0688,
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta,
Ariana E Gibbs 517-490-4126,
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta
Bought with:
Karen Wey, 6506045572
EXP Realty - Lansing
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 288864

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 185.84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.2 x 9.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 193.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 11.4
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 111 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11.1
Dining room
- Description: Living room/Dining room combo
- Level: First
- Area: 1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 1 x 1
Kitchen
- Description: Eat in kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 132.02 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 8.2
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 171.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Gas Oven, Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Basement, Sink
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Double Closet, Entrance Foyer, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Concrete,Full,Partially Finished,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,784
- Total interior livable area: 1,366 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,066
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Back Door
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Garden, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard,Full,Privacy,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 50 x 139
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Private
Details
- Foundation area: 718
- Parcel number: 33010117184031
- Zoning description: Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park
Location
- Region: Lansing
- Subdivision: Inverness
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA,MSHDA
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Services availability
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