Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this unique opportunity at 2626 Forest in Lansing! Situated on a beautiful 2.23-acre lot, this historic property offers the rare chance to create your dream home or next investment project. Renovations were started, with much of the home taken down to the studs and flooring removed, providing the perfect canvas for your own design and finishes. Rather than spending time on demolition, so much of the hard work has already been completed, allowing you to focus on bringing your ideas and this home to life. Enjoy the privacy and space of this large parcel while still being conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and major highways. Whether you're an investor, contractor, or buyer looking for a custom renovation project, this property is full of history, character and possibilities and is ready for its next chapter! Priced to reflect the current condition, this is an exceptional opportunity to build equity and customize a home on over two acres in Lansing. Schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
2.23 acresLot Size
$98Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Missy Lord• RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals Dewitt
Listed by Cammi Robinson• RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals Dewitt
Forest View, located between W Saginaw St and the Grand River, is a residential and park-adjacent Lansing neighborhood with mature tree canopy and mid-century streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the W Saginaw St corridor near the Waverly Rd junction, where small storefronts, diners, and service shops set a steady, everyday rhythm. Housing leans toward ranches and split-levels with deep setbacks and generous yards, framed by pockets of woodland. Riverfront paths and nearby greenspace shape a walk-and-roll routine. Community touchstones include Horrocks Farm Market, the Lansing Mall, and the Michigan History Center for errands and culture beyond the blocks.
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Offer insights
2626 Forest Rd · $169,000
$174K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $174K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
30 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.4%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
No built-in appliances listed
Bedrooms
Total of 5 rooms (bedroom count not specified)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
No kitchen appliances listed
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Gas dryer hookup
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered front porch
Back yard
Front yard
Few trees
Private lot
Has a view
Paved city street frontage
Publicly maintained road
Home design
Single-family residence
One-story
Parking
Attached garage
Garage faces side
2 garage spaces
Construction
Wood siding
Shingle roof
Built on foundation (basement: none)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Property type: Residential
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Directions: North on Aurelius Rd, East on Forest Rd
Electricity and solar
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The R-2 Suburban Residential District is intended for mid-century to modern subdivisions. These neighborhoods feature medium-sized lots, often attached garages, curvilinear streets and culs-de-sac, and a variety of housing types and sizes. Typical character styles include ranch, split level, minimal traditional, and contemporary, often with side-facing gables or hip 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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 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 • 48910
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
June and 2.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 2626 Forest Rd
$166,336
$2,664 under list price of $169K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $156K to $200K.