Own a part of Lansing's history!! This lovely home is one of the oldest houses in Lansing, Built in 1854, It was the home of Colonel Frederick Schneider and was first used as a weather bureau station. The home has beautiful wood floors and spacious living and dining rooms. There are two adjacent areas for a small office and a butlers pantry. A cozy den leads to the kitchen and bath/ laundry combo. The huge sunroom on the back of the home is heated by a gas stove and overlooks the large back yard and gazebo. The detached two car garage also has an attached air conditioned areathat was previously used as an office and would be great additional storage! Walking distance to events, dining and recreation and just 7 blocks from the state Capitol building and 1 block from Historic Durant Park!
Sold for $150,000 on 03/11/25
$150,000
726 Seymour Ave, Lansing, MI 48906
2beds
1,515sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1854
0.25 Acres Lot
$153,200 Zestimate®
$99/sqft
$1,171 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 13, 2025 at 05:41am
Listed by:
Diane Sanborn 517-881-5938,
Coldwell Banker Professionals-Delta
Bought with:
Gary Naeyaert, 6506049395
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 286207

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 136.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.2 x 9.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 75.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.6
Den
- Level: First
- Area: 89.28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.11 x 9.8
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 229.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 115.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9.6
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 38.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.4 x 6
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Office
- Level: First
- Area: 44.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.6 x 4.6
Other
- Description: Sun Room
- Level: First
- Area: 177.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 11.1
Other
- Description: Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 30.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.6
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Free-Standing Electric Range, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Electric Oven
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Chandelier, High Speed Internet, Laminate Counters, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Bilco Door,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Partial,Other
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Recreation Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,061
- Total interior livable area: 1,515 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,515
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Shared Driveway, Side By Side
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Perimeter,Privacy,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Downtown
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 165
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Gazebo
- Foundation area: 546
- Parcel number: 33010109383011
- Zoning description: Zoning
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1854
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Electricity Available, Cable Connected, Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Lansing
- Subdivision: Original of Lansing
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA,MSHDA
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Services availability

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