Welcome to 1523 Downey St - A Charming and Affordable Starter Home! This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is perfect for first-time buyers or anyone looking to downsize. Ideally located just 10 minutes from Eastwood Towne Center, Downtown Lansing, and easy highway access, convenience is at your doorstep! Step inside to a bright and spacious living room filled with natural light. The eat-in kitchen comes equipped with all appliances and offers plenty of room for casual dining. Both bedrooms are located on the main floor along with a full bathroom. A versatile mudroom off the back leads out to a peaceful back deck, great for relaxing or entertaining. The full basement already has drywall and ceiling in place, offering an excellent opportunity to finish the space and add more living area. A large utility room includes a washer and dryer and can double as extra storage. Enjoy the outdoors in your private backyard and take advantage of the 2-car carport for covered parking. Don't miss out, schedule your private showing today!
For sale
Price cut: $4.9K (8/6)
$95,000
1523 Downey St, Lansing, MI 48906
2beds
639sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,662.8 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private backyardPeaceful back deckLarge utility roomEat-in kitchen
- 31 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 10:50am
Listed by:
David E Nichols 517-285-6626,
EXP Realty, LLC 888-501-7085,
Jeff Burke 517-204-3311,
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 289528

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 89.1 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 75.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.6
Basement
- Level: Basement
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.5 x 10
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 114.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.6 x 11.9
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 114.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.6 x 11.9
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 271.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.8 x 11.9
Utility room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 238.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.4 x 11.7
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Open Floorplan, Primary Downstairs
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,263
- Total interior livable area: 639 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 639
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Covered, Driveway, Paved
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial,Privacy,Vinyl,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 5,662.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 124
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Foundation area: 624
- Parcel number: 33010105330242
- Zoning description: Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Subdivision: Oak Grove
Location
- Region: Lansing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $149/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $35,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,794
- Date on market: 7/9/2025
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA,MSHDA
- Road surface type: Paved
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