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$270,000
6 Days On Site

1142 Lilac Avenue
East Lansing City, MI 48823

For Sale|Multi Family|Active
3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,470
SqFt
$184
/SqFt
1948
Built
Subdivision:
LILAC LAWN FARM 1
County:
Ingham
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Fantastic owner-occupant or investment opportunity just two blocks from Michigan State University! Nestled in a quiet, low-traffic neighborhood, this licensed two-unit property offers the perfect blend of comfortable living and income-producing potential. The main-floor owner’s unit features two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a spacious living room, a functional kitchen, and interior access to the full basement. The basement offers a partially finished area, laundry space, and ample storage. The upper-level apartment is licensed for either a family or up to two unrelated occupants, making it an ideal rental for MSU students, graduate students, faculty, or professionals. This private unit offers its own exterior entrance and features a living room, kitchen, full bathroom, and one bedroom. The upper unit also has access to the shared basement through its own private exterior entrance. Outside, you’ll appreciate the detached two-car garage, maintenance-free vinyl siding, and a large fenced backyard with a patio—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, gardening, or pets. Whether you’re looking to offset your mortgage with rental income or add a versatile property to your investment portfolio, this duplex offers exceptional potential in a prime East Lansing location just minutes from MSU, shopping, dining, parks, and everything the area has to offer.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$270,000
Days On Site 
6 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,470 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.25 Acres
Year Built 
1948
MLS® Number 
20261049316
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$3,210
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Public Records
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
7 days agoListing first seen on site
7 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
0.25
Cross Street 
Trowbridge rd and s Harrison rd
Disclosures 
Legal Rental Certified, Projected Income, Taxes Not Homestead Exempt
Foundation 
Block
Garage 
Yes
Levels 
Two
Parking 
Garage
Pets 
Yes
Property Sub Type 
Multi Family
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
1470
Style 
CapeCodColonialDuplex
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
Residential
Interior Features
Basement 
UnfinishedWalk-Up Access
Cooling 
Central Air
Heating 
Forced AirNatural Gas
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Vinyl Siding
Fencing 
Back YardFenced
Patio And Porch 
PatioPorch
Pool Features 
None
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAVA Loan
MLS Area 
Area11013EastLansing
Roads 
Paved
School District 
EastLansing
Schools
School District
EastLansing
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
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