Does Downtown, Lansing, MI have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say there are sidewalks

Is a car needed in Downtown, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say car is needed

Are the streets well-lit in Downtown, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Downtown, Lansing, MI show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Downtown, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say yards are well-kept

Is parking easy in Downtown, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say parking is easy

Do kids play outside in Downtown, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say kids play outside

Is Downtown, Lansing, MI quiet?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's quiet

Is Downtown, Lansing, MI dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say it's dog friendly

Is there wildlife in Downtown, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say there's wildlife

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

As of early 2026, 40% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Would people walk alone at night in Downtown, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Downtown, Lansing, MI walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are neighbors friendly in Downtown, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 35% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Downtown, Lansing, MI walkable to restaurants?

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

Are there community events in Downtown, Lansing, MI?

As of early 2026, 30% of users say there are community events

What is 526 Townsend St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 526 Townsend St in Lansing, MI is $279,600 .

What is the price history for 526 Townsend St?

526 Townsend St in Lansing, MI last sold for $210,000 in August 2008.

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 526 Townsend St?

The lot at 526 Townsend St in Lansing, MI is about 0.23 acres (10,019 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$279,600

Trulia Estimate

Studio
1 Bath
3,257 sqft

526 Townsend St, Lansing, MI 48933

Downtown

Est. Refi. Payment $1,999/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 15, 2008 for $210,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$280K

Since last month

$7K (-2.6%)

Since last year

$700 (-0.3%)

Since last sale

$63K (+30%)

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 +56% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$273K
August 2026	$280K
July 2026	$280K
June 2026	$298K
May 2026	$289K
April 2026	$286K
March 2026	$269K
February 2026	$267K
January 2026	$268K
2025
December 2025	$271K
November 2025	$277K
October 2025	$276K
September 2025	$276K
August 2025	$274K
July 2025	$288K
June 2025	$288K
May 2025	$276K
April 2025	$275K
March 2025	$260K
February 2025	$255K
January 2025	$250K
2024
December 2024	$248K
November 2024	$262K
October 2024	$254K
September 2024	$263K
August 2024	$265K
July 2024	$264K
June 2024	$275K
May 2024	$268K
April 2024	$251K
March 2024	$245K
February 2024	$236K
January 2024	$232K
2023
December 2023	$227K
November 2023	$226K
October 2023	$239K
September 2023	$240K
August 2023	$238K
July 2023	$233K
June 2023	$233K
2018
December 2018	$188K
November 2018	$186K
October 2018	$188K
September 2018	$179K
August 2018	$176K
July 2018	$176K
June 2018	$176K
May 2018	$173K
April 2018	$173K
March 2018	$176K
February 2018	$176K
January 2018	$175K

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
916 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI	0.70	Single-Family Home	$265,000	01/26/26		1	3,728
328 N Walnut St, Lansing, MI	0.63	Single-Family Home	$190,000	01/21/26	5	2	3,034
219 E Hazel St, Lansing, MI	0.43	Single-Family Home	$95,000	03/03/26	3	1	1,091
1113 W Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI	0.72	Single-Family Home	$195,000	08/06/26	3	2	1,428
427 W Shiawassee St, Lansing, MI	0.65	Single-Family Home	$310,000	07/14/26	4	2	3,069

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
8 Savoy Ct, Lansing, MI 48933	0.10	$171,100	4	2	1,898	Off Market
505 W Lenawee St, Lansing, MI 48933	0.16	$169,900	4	1.5	1,479	For Sale
613 S Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933	0.28	$280,000	3	2.5	1,917	Recently Sold
217 E Hillsdale St, Lansing, MI 48933	0.31	$249,000	4	2	3,360	For Sale
69 Armstrong Rd, Lansing, NY 14882	0.33	$308,700	2	1	1,537	Off Market
34 Woodland Way, Ithaca, NY 14850	0.33	$797,900	Studio	-	3,927	Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1876

3,257 sqft

$86/sqft

About this House

This single-family home is located at 526 Townsend St, Lansing, MI. 526 Townsend St is in the Downtown neighborhood in Lansing, MI and in ZIP code 48933. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 3,257 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10019 sqft and was built in 1876.

526 Townsend St, Lansing, MI 48933 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 3,257 sqft single-family home in Downtown, built in 1876. It last sold for $210,000 on Aug 15, 2008. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $279,600, with a rent estimate of $1,346/month.

Home Details for 526 Townsend St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementTypes of Rooms: Office
Heating & Cooling Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1876
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: Wood

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10019 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 15, 2008 Source: N/A	Sold	$210,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$7,201	$120,700

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 Downtown

At least 9 Trulia users voted on each feature.

77 % Say there are sidewalks
73 % Say car is needed
60 % Say streets are well-lit
60 % Say there's holiday spirit
57 % Say yards are well-kept
57 % Say parking is easy
56 % Say kids play outside
50 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say it's dog friendly
46 % Say there's wildlife
40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
38 % Say people would walk alone at night
36 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
35 % Say neighbors are friendly
33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
30 % Say there are community events

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Frequently asked questions about 526 Townsend St

What is 526 Townsend St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 526 Townsend St in Lansing, MI is $279,600.
What is the price history for 526 Townsend St?
526 Townsend St in Lansing, MI last sold for $210,000 in August 2008.
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 526 Townsend St?
The lot at 526 Townsend St in Lansing, MI is about 0.23 acres (10,019 sq ft).