542 Riley Street

Closed 7/17/25
Closed 7/17/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$199,000
4 beds1,245 sqft$160/sqft
542 Riley Street, Lansing, MI 48910
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,405 sq ftLot Size
1929Year Built
$160/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

If you are looking for a charmer, this is the house. The interior and exterior of the house was recently painted, new gutters added, partially fenced side yard, firepit and an attached covered porch area. The kitchen and 1/2 bath have new flooring and lead to a formal dining area. The living room is spacious with a large bay window, hardwood floors, and cozy fireplace. There is one bedroom on the first floor and three more on the second level; all bedrooms have hardwood flooring. The lower level...If you are looking for a charmer, this is the house. The interior and exterior of the house was recently painted, new gutters added, partially fenced side yard, firepit and an attached covered porch area. The kitchen and 1/2 bath have new flooring and lead to a formal dining area. The living room is spacious with a large bay window, hardwood floors, and cozy fireplace. There is one bedroom on the first floor and three more on the second level; all bedrooms have hardwood flooring. The lower level has a partially finished area that is receiving new carpeting today.
  • Listed by: Deneen Benham 517.420.8663 deneenbenham@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #6505221013 • RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
Listing closed: 07/17/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 630000288888

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$175,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

99.4%

Lansing, MI

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Property Information for 542 Riley Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,081 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Ingham County
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: GPS
  • Latitude: 42.708901
  • Longitude: -84.546186
  • MLS Area Major: Area11012Lansing
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 33010128276101
  • Tax Amount Summer: $4,081.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,081.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $50,444.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 14 FAIRFIELD SUB
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School District: Lansing
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 59.40X131.95
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 80100.0
  • Table: RS
  • Living Area: 1245.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1245.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 649.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1929
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Levels: Two
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level
  • Rooms Total: 7
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced, Partial
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 3
  • Room Area: 205.7
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 12.1
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 12.1
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Area: 110.0
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 11
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 5
  • Room Area: 138.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 11.5
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.5
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Area: 120.6
  • Room Dimensions: 11.6 x 10.4
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Width: 10.4
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Area: 142.6
  • Room Dimensions: 15.5 x 9.2
  • Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Width: 9.2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom2
Room 8
  • Room Area: 84.6
  • Room Dimensions: 9.1 x 9.3
  • Room Length: 9.1
  • Room Width: 9.3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom3
Room 9
  • Room Area: 73.8
  • Room Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.1
  • Room Length: 10.4
  • Room Width: 7.1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom4
Room 10
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes

Property History for 542 Riley Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909695066

$199,000

+9.9% / yr

Jul 17, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #630000288888

$199,000—
Jun 26, 2025

Contract Signed

Realcomp #630000288888

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1909695066

$199,000

+9.9% / yr

07/17/2025

Sold

Realcomp #630000288888

$199,000
06/26/2025

Contract Signed

Realcomp #630000288888

—

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Public Records for 542 Riley Street

Taxable ValueLand$9,300Additions$72,800Total$82,100
Tax Record2025$4,206 ($350 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,894 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,245 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt649 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1929CountyINGHAMAPN33-01-01-28-276-101

Schools near 542 Riley Street

This home is within Lansing Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lyons School
Public - PK to 4
Mt. Hope School
Public - 4 to 8
Everett High School
Public - 9 to 12
Cavanaugh School
Public - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Lyons School
PublicPK to 4

Mt. Hope School
Public4 to 8

Everett High School
Public9 to 12

Cavanaugh School
PublicPK to 3

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 542 Riley Street, Lansing, MI 48910
$199,000
4
1,245
7,405
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1.5
1,246
5,663
532 Riley Street, Lansing, MI 48910
$178,000
3
1,646
5,662
541 Riley Street, Lansing, MI 48910
$159,199
3
1,872
6,534
535 Riley Street, Lansing, MI 48910
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1,530
5,227
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1,928
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