Does Old Town, Lansing, MI have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Old Town, Lansing, MI dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Old Town, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 87% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Old Town, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say parking is easy

Is Old Town, Lansing, MI walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Would people walk alone at night in Old Town, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 79% of users say people would walk alone at night

Do residents of Old Town, Lansing, MI plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are the streets well-lit in Old Town, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Old Town, Lansing, MI show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 71% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is a car needed in Old Town, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say car is needed

Do kids play outside in Old Town, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 69% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Old Town, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's wildlife

Are neighbors friendly in Old Town, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Old Town, Lansing, MI quiet?

As of early 2026, 59% of users say it's quiet

Are there community events in Old Town, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say there are community events

Is Old Town, Lansing, MI walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave in Lansing, MI is $151,000 .

What is the price history for 516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave?

516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave in Lansing, MI last sold for $92,000 in November 2011.

Is Lansing a buyer's or seller's market?

Lansing is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Lansing?

The median sale price in Lansing is $170K. That is up $7.82K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave?

The lot at 516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave in Lansing, MI is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave, Lansing, MI 48906

OFF MARKET

$151,000

Trulia Estimate

Studio
2 Baths
1,787 sqft

516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave, Lansing, MI 48906

Old Town

Est. Refi. Payment $1,113/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 9, 2011 for $92,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$151K

Since last month

$6K (+4.1%)

Since last year

$23K (+17.5%)

Since last sale

$59K (+64.2%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +213% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$151K
August 2026	$151K
July 2026	$145K
June 2026	$142K
May 2026	$137K
April 2026	$132K
March 2026	$129K
February 2026	$120K
January 2026	$123K
2025
December 2025	$126K
November 2025	$133K
October 2025	$130K
September 2025	$122K
August 2025	$129K
July 2025	$136K
June 2025	$127K
May 2025	$125K
April 2025	$134K
March 2025	$124K
February 2025	$114K
January 2025	$121K
2024
December 2024	$124K
November 2024	$132K
October 2024	$119K
September 2024	$117K
August 2024	$123K
July 2024	$123K
June 2024	$129K
May 2024	$127K
April 2024	$126K
March 2024	$122K
February 2024	$114K
January 2024	$112K
2023
December 2023	$119K
November 2023	$119K
October 2023	$118K
September 2023	$119K
August 2023	$127K
July 2023	$126K
June 2023	$120K
May 2023	$99K
April 2023	$95K
March 2023	$91K
February 2023	$88K
January 2023	$88K
2022
December 2022	$87K
November 2022	$92K
October 2022	$95K
September 2022	$97K
August 2022	$97K
July 2022	$100K
June 2022	$100K
May 2022	$96K
April 2022	$94K
March 2022	$89K
February 2022	$82K
January 2022	$84K
2021
December 2021	$82K
November 2021	$86K
October 2021	$89K
September 2021	$88K
August 2021	$96K
July 2021	$97K
June 2021	$95K
May 2021	$96K
April 2021	$95K
March 2021	$89K
February 2021	$92K
January 2021	$90K
2020
December 2020	$84K
November 2020	$92K
October 2020	$87K
September 2020	$80K
August 2020	$82K
July 2020	$82K
June 2020	$81K
May 2020	$83K
April 2020	$81K
March 2020	$78K
February 2020	$77K
January 2020	$72K
2019
December 2019	$75K
November 2019	$72K
October 2019	$65K
September 2019	$67K
August 2019	$62K
July 2019	$59K
June 2019	$63K
May 2019	$57K
April 2019	$58K
March 2019	$60K
February 2019	$58K
January 2019	$57K
2018
December 2018	$56K
November 2018	$53K
October 2018	$52K
September 2018	$58K
August 2018	$56K
July 2018	$58K
June 2018	$63K
May 2018	$63K
April 2018	$62K
March 2018	$59K
February 2018	$64K
January 2018	$54K
2017
December 2017	$52K
November 2017	$53K
October 2017	$51K
September 2017	$50K
August 2017	$47K
July 2017	$47K
June 2017	$45K
May 2017	$44K
April 2017	$46K
March 2017	$47K
February 2017	$48K
January 2017	$53K
2016
December 2016	$49K
November 2016	$56K
October 2016	$47K
September 2016	$48K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1124 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI	0.08	Single-Family Home	$91,000	04/22/26	3	1.5	1,561
1129 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI	0.26	Single-Family Home	$105,783	11/14/25	4	2	988
905 N Sycamore St, Lansing, MI	0.31	Single-Family Home	$130,000	06/17/26	3	1.5	1,368

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
522 W Cesar E Chavez Ave, Lansing, MI 48906	0.01	$191,800	4	2.5	2,364	Off Market
1404 N Larch St, Lansing, MI 48906	0.78	-	-	-	-	Off Market
500 W Cesar E Chavez Ave, Lansing, MI 48906	0.03	$106,700	Studio	2	1,360	Off Market
1213 N Chestnut St, Lansing, MI 48906	0.03	$77,800	Studio	1	1,052	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave.
Schools5 Preschool Schools6 Elementary Schools4 Middle Schools1 High School
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1889

1,787 sqft

$84/sqft

About this House

THIS BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED HOME IS READY FOR YOU TO MOVE RIGHT IN! FANTASTIC INGHAM COUNTY LAND BANK HOME OFFERING TWO FULL BATHS AND OVER 1700 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE! SEE DB. *******Welcome to 516 W. Grand River*******Freshly renovated home from the Ingham County Land Bank! Terrific amenities and features including all new mechanicals and appliances. Two full bathrooms, lovely interior including three bedrooms, a large kitchen, separate formal dining and living rooms and a cozy den/office. Home also includes a second floor laundry with front loading washer and dryer. An absolute gem of a home! HOMEOWNER CLASS OF 8 HOURS IS REQUIRED. BUYER MUST SIGN A DEED RESTRICTION AT CLOSING WHICH STATES THAT THE PROPERTY MUST REMAIN OWNER OCCUPIED FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 YEARS. BUYERS MUST QUALIFY UNDER INCOME LIMITS BELOW: 1 PERSON/$55,440, 2 PERSONS/$63,360, 3 PERSONS/$71,280, 4 PERSONS/$79,080.

516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave, Lansing, MI 48906 is a studio, 2 bathroom, 1,787 sqft single-family home in Old Town, built in 1889. It last sold for $92,000 on Nov 9, 2011. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $151,000, with a rent estimate of $1,660/month.

Home Details for 516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1889
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Foundation Type: Crawl Raised

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 9, 2011 Source: N/A	Sold	$92,000
Dec 14, 2009 Source: N/A	Sold	$17,000
Nov 4, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$88,707
Apr 9, 2007 Source: N/A	Sold	$50,800
Sep 12, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$60,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$2,678	$66,000

Additional Cost

Market trends in Lansing

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$170K

$7.82KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.1%

Price per sq ft

$129

$2MoM

Available listings

627

40MoM

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What Locals Say about Old Town

At least 12 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say there are sidewalks
92 % Say it's dog friendly
87 % Say yards are well-kept
81 % Say parking is easy
79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
79 % Say people would walk alone at night
75 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
73 % Say streets are well-lit
71 % Say there's holiday spirit
69 % Say car is needed
69 % Say kids play outside
67 % Say there's wildlife
60 % Say neighbors are friendly
59 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say there are community events
33 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Prev. Resident
3y ago
"Great part of town with some great properties! Lansing is growing and changing while the Old Town area retains a more historic, artisan feel. Love the whole northside!"
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5y ago
"We don’t have many honestly because the people here ruin everything always have to bring their drama to the kid events can never just have a good time then the parks it’s a hit or miss cause you never know which one people pee and poop in the slides I would never recommend Lansing Michigan for anyone with kids this is not a place to raise a child "
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Aaron G
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6y ago
"The events in old town are nice. Local businesses often get involved, which is pleasant to see. Other than that, nothing really"
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Diana A.
Resident
6y ago
"There are options with CATA, pleasant walks past classic old houses, the rivertrail and taxi's respond quickly here. I think it's one of the more walkable areas, with many residences having pleasant gardens. "
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Lindsay B.
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"the area of old town we lived in wasn't the best. we moved at the first opportunity. parts of old town are really very nice, just not the area we were in. "
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April M.
Resident
7y ago
"We have potlucks and neighborhood block parties for the kids it’s nice to get to know the people in your area"
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Whitney b.
Resident
7y ago
"It’s ok. The drivers on cedar street are extremely annoying. Especially the guy in the blue old cutlass. That dude just goes slow on purpose i swear "
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Margo M.
11y ago
"This is a great community to live in. Old Town has a lot of cultural to offer all people."
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Frequently asked questions about 516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave

What is 516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave in Lansing, MI is $151,000.
What is the price history for 516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave?
516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave in Lansing, MI last sold for $92,000 in November 2011.
Is Lansing a buyer's or seller's market?
Lansing is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Lansing?
The median sale price in Lansing is $170K. That is up $7.82K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave?
The lot at 516 W Cesar E Chavez Ave in Lansing, MI is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).