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1142 Lilac Avenue

East Lansing, Michigan 48823
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,470

Sqft

Acres0.25

Acre(Lot)

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 u pper 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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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Multifamily

Price : $270,000

AD Id : 87068710

MLS Id : 20261049316

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.25 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,470

Year Built : 1948

Garage : Garage

County : Ingham

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Feature Features

  • Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2
  • Room Information

    Porches: Patio,Porch

    Interior Features

    Basement Description: Unfinished,Walk-Up Access,Common,Private
  • Heating & Cooling

    Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1948 Building Stories: 2 Story Total Units: 2 Foundation/Basement: Basement Architecture: Cape Cod,Colonial,Duplex
  • Exterior Features

    Fenced Construction: Vinyl
  • Utility Features

    Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water

    Public (Municipal)

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size: 0.25 Lot Dimensions: 66X165 Frontage Feet: 66
  • Property Information

    SQ ft: 1470 Subdivision: Lilac Lawn Farm 1 Financing: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price: $270,000
  • Listing Information

    Possession: At Close Legal Description: LOT 85 LILAC LAWN FARM NO 1

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $3,210 Parcel Number: 200124102022
  • Possession

    At Close
  • Legal Information

    Legal Description: Section: LOT 85 LILAC LAWN FARM NO 1

  • Unit 1 Information

    # of Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit 2 Information

    # of Bedrooms: 1

  • School Information

    School District: East Lansing
  • Utility Information

    Water: Public (Municipal) Sewer: Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
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1954-1964 E Saginaw Str.., East Lansing, MI, 48823 $435,000 6 -- --
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/08/2026 @ 15:25

MLS: 20261049316 LISTED BY: Kevin Cermak , National Realty Centers, Inc 248-468-1444 SOURCE: Realcomp II Ltd

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