WOW!! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING HOME WITH PRIVATE BACKYARD RESORT! Welcome to this amazing custom built brick home in the prestigious Whitehills Lakes community, in the award winning Haslett School District with the bonus of low Bath Township taxes! This house is full of character, incredible quality and meticulous attention to detail, with your very own private resort in your backyard!
The stunning gourmet kitchen looks like it came straight out of a magazine, complete with custom cabinets, an oversized island with seating, a mudroom, and walk-in pantry. There's a formal dining area that doubles as a family flex room, featuring GORGEOUS coffered ceilings and porch paneled accents. Plus, it has beautiful views and easy access to the in-ground concrete heated pool and patio areas! Perfect for gatherings, the backyard feels like your own private resort, with beautiful custom tiles, terraced covered seating areas, and special fenced-in areas.
Inside, tall floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outdoors in, filling the home with natural light. The main floor includes a study, a formal living room, and multiple gathering rooms. Upstairs, you'll find a deluxe primary bedroom suite with a steam shower (complete with a speaker!), his and her vanities, and luxurious tub. The convenience of a second-floor laundry/hobby room and three more spacious bedrooms makes this layout super functional.
The lower level is out of this world with a media space, custom wet bar with seating, game room, and egress windows. There's also a hobby room or second study, a large exercise and multipurpose space, a potential fifth bedroom, a full bath with euro glass tiled shower, and lots of storage. Two furnaces with five zones ensure you're always comfortable. The home has been professionally landscaped with gorgeous lighting and soothing water features.
The location is amazing, as it's close to shopping, schools, restaurants and just minutes to Michigan State University! There is so much value with this home at this price point, schedule a tour today - you don't want to miss this gem, call for your personal tour today!
Sold for $880,000
$880,000
16946 Thorngate Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
4beds
4,656sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
0.48 Acres Lot
$936,900 Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$5,024 Estimated rent
Home value
$936,900
$787,000 - $1.11M
$5,024/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 05, 2026 at 11:55am
Listed by:
Missy Lord 517-669-8118,
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals Dewitt
Bought with:
Jalen Waters, 6501455769
EXIT Great Lakes Realty
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 281654
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 195.21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.11 x 16.12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 197.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 17.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 122.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11.12
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12.5
Dining room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12.5
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 430.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.5 x 21
Kitchen
- Level: Basement
- Area: 451.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.2 x 23.5
Laundry
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 331.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 19.5
Living room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 331.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 19.5
Office
- Level: First
- Area: 133.38 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 11.7
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 117.99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 13.11
Other
- Description: additional dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Features
- Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Sound System, Storage, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Stone, Other
- Basement: Daylight,Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,492
- Total interior livable area: 4,656 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,586
- Finished area below ground: 1,070
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Finished, Floor Drain, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, Filtered, Gas Heat, In Ground, Outdoor Pool, Pool/Spa Combo, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private, Above Ground, Heated
- Fencing: Vinyl,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Dimensions: 115 x 183.33
- Features: Landscaped, Native Plants, Near Golf Course, Private, Subdivided
Details
- Foundation area: 1906
- Parcel number: 1901043000003400
- Zoning description: Zoning
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Lake, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: East Lansing
- Subdivision: Whitehills Lakes North
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2024 | Sold | $880,000-1.1%$189/sqft |
Source:  Greater Lansing AOR #281654 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2024 | Pending sale | $889,900$191/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #281654 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2024 | Contingent | $889,900$191/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #281654 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2024 | Price change | $889,900-1.1%$191/sqft |
Source: Greater Lansing AOR #281654 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $899,900+5.9%$193/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX of Michigan #280939 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,253 | $378,200 +12.9% |
| 2024 | -- | $334,900 +13.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $295,300 +5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 48823
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Donley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Macdonald Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 9/10East Lansing High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Haslett
- District: Haslett
Source: Greater Lansing AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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