1717 Illinois Avenue

Lansing, MI
$ 74,900 Beds 4 Baths 1 Sq 1,617
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Opportunity is knocking - and it brought a toolbox! This 4-bedroom, 1-bath home is packed with potential for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build equity. While the home needs a new roof and siding, it offers solid bones, original wood trim, and hardwood floors upstairs that are ready to be brought back to life. Situated on a spacious double lot (0.20 acres), you'll enjoy a private backyard feel, a covered front porch, and a location that's hard to beat—just steps from Porter Park and the Bancroft Park trails. Whether you're planning a renovation project or searching for your next investment, this property offers the chance to transform a classic home into something special. Bring your vision and your imagination - this one is ready for its next chapter!

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  • Price
  • $ 74,900
  • City
  • Lansing
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • INGHAM
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Lansing City
  • Lot Size
  • 0.2 Acres
  • Zip
  • 48906
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,617
  • Year Built
  • 1917
  • Taxes
  • $ 2318
  • Style
  • Traditional
  • MLS#
  • 298272
Listed By: Marissa J Lott with Home Towne Real Estate;
Data Source: Greater Lansing AOR (GLMLS)

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air,Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Roof Shingle
Appliances Microwave,Oven,Range,Refrigerator
Patio/Porch Features Covered,Front Porch
Architectural Style Traditional
Construction Materials Aluminum Siding
Year Built 1917
Township Lansing City
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Current Use Primary
County Ingham
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage No
Subdivision Name Franklin
Garage Y/N No
Other Structures Gazebo
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions E ON LAKE LANSING,S ON MASSACHUSETTS,E ON WHYTE,S ON ILLINOIS TO HOME
City Lansing
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District Lansing
Zoning Description Zoning
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 8712.0
Carport Y/N No
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 2318.0
Home Warranty Y/N No
Lease Renewal Y/N No
Lease Considered Y/N No
Rent Control Y/N No
Standard Status Active
MobileHomeRemainsYN No
Legal Description LOT 71 FRANKLIN HEIGHTS SUB

Interior Features

Basement Full
Basement (Y/N) No
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 1078.0
Laundry Features In Basement
Total Bedrooms 4
Below Grade Finished Area 0.0
Total Baths 1

Exterior Features

Parking Features Driveway
Lot Features City Lot
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 0.2
Spa No
Building Area Total 1617.0
Lot Dimensions 33x133
Lot Size Acres 0.2
Road Surface Type Paved
Waterfront Y/N No
Foundation Area 539.0
Road Frontage Type City Street
Crops Included Y/N No
Horse Y/N No
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Charlotte, MI office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

8/7/2026 Listed $74,900

Property vs Zip Code Average in 48906

Price
AVG $190K
$70K
Taxes
AVG $2,916
$2,318
Year Built
AVG 1948
1917
Visits
AVG 41
1
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1717 Illinois Avenue Lansing, MI is a Single Family Home for sale at $74900 with 1617 sqft and a lot size of 0.2 Acres Acre(s). 1717 Illinois Avenue Lansing has 4 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1917. The property's zip code is 48906 which is in Lansing, MI

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