Move-in ready, affordable, and full of practical updates! This tidy three-bedroom home just north of Old Town offers comfortable living spaces, a functional layout, and plenty of room to enjoy both indoors and out. Step inside to a spacious living room featuring a large picture window that fills the space with natural light. Fresh paint and brand-new carpeting throughout give the home a clean, welcoming feel. The kitchen features newer flooring and a cozy dining nook, while all three bedrooms are neat, comfortable, and ready for their next owners. The full bathroom has been refreshed with a recently resurfaced tub, and a separate storage room with built-in shelving adds everyday convenience. Outside, you'll love the private backyard retreat! Mature trees and fencing create a peaceful setting for relaxing or entertaining on the deck, while the fully fenced yard offers plenty of space for pets and play. A storage shed provides additional room for tools and outdoor equipment. Major improvements, including a newer roof and recently replaced sewer line, add even more value and peace of mind. Affordable, functional, and truly move-in ready, this home is an excellent opportunity to settle in and start enjoying your new space!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$114Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Rooted Real Estate Of Greater Lansing• RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
Listed by Adriane Lau• RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
Creston, located between Old Town and Eastwood Towne Center, is a residential and commercial Lansing neighborhood with a walkable main street and early-20th-century housing stock. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along N Grand River Ave near E Cesar E Chavez Ave, where coffee counters, small restaurants, and storefront services line the sidewalks. The Creole, Zoobie’s Old Town Tavern, and The Grid Arcade Bar anchor local nights out with distinct menus and games. Side streets feature compact bungalows and tidy porches, while the commercial strip keeps daily errands close at hand. Parks and the River Trail add green breaks and a steady bike-and-walk rhythm. The mix of older blocks and active storefronts gives Creston a grounded, lived-in feel.
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Market insights
211 W Howe Ave · $109,900
DAYS ON MARKET
24 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$109,900
Median sale price in this area is $239,219. (118% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen
Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Natural gas heating
Central air
Exterior features
Deck
Fenced back yard
Shed
Home design
Single-family residence
One level
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Vinyl siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The R-3 Suburban Residential District is intended to accommodate a more flexible rural character in the City. Deep lots are typical with variable setbacks. Typical character types include ranch and minimal traditional, often with side-facing gable roofs.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lansing, MI • 48906
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Lansing. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 211 W Howe Ave
$111,409
$1,509 over list price of $110K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $75K to $146K.