Looking for your next renovation project? This Lansing property offers an opportunity to make improvements and bring new life to an existing home. Built in 1919, the home offers three bedrooms, one full bathroom, one half bathroom, and approximately 1,232 square feet of above-grade living space. The main level includes living and dining areas, with French doors leading from the dining area to the outdoors. A covered front porch, basement, and approximately 0.21-acre lot add to the property's features. This home needs significant cleaning, repairs, and improvements throughout. It is being sold as-is, and the seller will not be removing the remaining personal property or debris. Buyers should be prepared to handle the cleanout and evaluate the condition of the home. Positive features include: furnace, air conditioning, and windows with a solid foundation. This is a short sale, and the sale is subject to lender approval. Bring your renovation ideas and explore the possibilities this property has to offer.
Kingsley South, located between South Pennsylvania Avenue and Cedar Street, is a residential and commuter-friendly Lansing neighborhood with a grid of side streets and a close-to-downtown feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the South Pennsylvania Avenue corridor near Mt. Hope Avenue, where small storefronts, service counters, and everyday errands set a steady street rhythm. Housing reads as practical Midwestern stock—compact bungalows and mid-century ranches with deep lots and mature trees. The edge conditions shift quickly into campus and civic energy, with Michigan State University and the Capitol area shaping daily movement. Parks and riverfront paths nearby add a quieter counterpoint to the main roads.
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Market insights
520 Rulison St · $95,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 45 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.3%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$95,000
Median sale price in this area is $239,219. (152% 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
Interior features
Pantry
Double-pane windows
Accessible entrance
Accessible approach with ramp
Block basement with daylight, full, and partially finished areas
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Range, electric oven, electric range, and microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry in basement
Flooring
Tile, vinyl, and wood
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating with natural gas
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Private backyard
Rain gutters
Covered front porch
Fenced front yard with chain-link fencing and gate
Backyard
Paved road with city-street frontage
Home design
Two levels
Parking
Driveway
Shared driveway
Construction
Vinyl siding
Shingle roof
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable, natural gas, water, sewer, and electricity available
Electricity and solar
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Welcome to 520 Rulison. Beautiful home with a finished basement, remodeled bathrooms and new carpet throughout the home. This home has a new deck that is handicap accessible.
The intent of the R-6 Urban Residential District is to preserve the historic character of Lansing's most urban neighborhoods maintaining the scale of medium-density single-family detached residences. These neighborhoods feature small lots, early 20th century-built homes often with alleys and rear loading garages. Infill development in this district should respect the historic single-family character. Typical character types include Four-Square, Craftsman, and Queen Anne vernacular types. Front-facing gable and hip roofs are typical. The intent of sub-district R-6B is to integrate attached residential units into appropriate locations at the perimeter of established residential neighborhoods. Attached residential units are intended to provide a physical transition from the adjacent busier street types, and/or non-residential uses to the purely residential neighborhood.
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 96° 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 • 48915
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Exceptional 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 520 Rulison St
$95,445
$445 over list price of $95K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $108K to $156K.