This cute house has been well loved by the sellers for many years. It has had many updates including new concrete driveway, patio and walkway to porch. New roof 2017. New water heater 2024. New front steps 2023. Newer dishwasher in kitchen. Freshly painted. Large porch area and detached 1 car garage. Loads of natural light coming through newer windows. Huge space upstairs for 2nd bedroom or office. Basement is 600 sq. ft. of storage area along with laundry area. Move in ready home. Close to MSU and Frandor shopping.
Foster Your Neighborhood, located between Foster Avenue and the Grand River, is a residential and civic Lansing neighborhood with a riverfront edge and a patchwork of older blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Foster Avenue corridor near the river crossings, where small storefronts, community services, and everyday foot traffic set the tempo. Housing reads as practical Midwestern stock—modest single-family homes and small multifamily buildings—framed by mature trees and utility alleys. River-adjacent paths and green pockets shape routines around walking and cycling. Nearby anchors such as the Lansing River Trail, the Michigan State Capitol, and the Lansing City Market help define local culture and weekend rhythms.
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Market insights
731 N Hayford Ave · $134,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 30 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.9%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$134,000
Median sale price in this area is $236,135. (76% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
High ceilings
Aluminum-framed windows with blinds
Bedrooms
Total of 5 rooms (bedrooms included within room count)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas range
Oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Electric dryer hookup on lower level
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Linoleum
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Ceiling fan cooling
Wall/window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Private yard
Front porch
Back yard fencing
Shingle roof
Garage structure on property
City lot with paved concrete road access
City-street frontage
Home design
Single-family residence used as an investment
One-and-one-half story
Parking
Attached garage with garage door opener
Garage faces front
1 garage space
Construction
Aluminum siding
Block foundation
Foundation area approximately 600
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
220V electric service available
Natural gas available
Financial info
Property currently used as an investment
Electricity and solar
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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
2/10 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 • 48912
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Sun exposure
71/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 731 N Hayford Ave
$134,090
$90 over list price of $134K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $130K to $200K.