BEST & FINAL DUE BY 4 PM ON SUNDAY, MARCH 8 WOW! Welcome home to this GORGEOUSLY updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch in the highly desirable Tamarisk neighborhood in East Lansing! This home has been thoughtfully updated and it SHOWS. From the moment you walk in, you'll notice the abundance of natural light and the gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout. The living room features a stunning custom feature wall with built-ins and a brick surround for the mounted TV, adding so much character and warmth. The completely refreshed kitchen is absolutely beautiful and truly the heart of the home. It features quartz countertops with an expanded island, a gorgeous herringbone tile backsplash, all stainless steel appliances replaced in 2024, and a new kitchen sink. There is even a custom kitchen banquette with built-in storage that adds both charm and functionality. The main bathroom is stunning with all new fixtures and finishes, including a new vanity, new flooring, gorgeous subway tile, and updated details that feel straight out of a magazine. There is also a bonus family room or formal dining space filled with natural light, giving you flexibility for entertaining or everyday living. The primary bedroom features a custom headboard accent wall that adds the perfect design touch. Step outside to a nice-sized patio and expansive fully fenced yard, ideal for pets or simply relaxing outdoors, and it opens up to the newly updated park! The attached one-car garage adds convenience, and the quiet cul-de-sac location means very little traffic and a peaceful setting. The lower level offers a waterproofed basement and an awesome entertainment space perfect for movie nights, game days, or additional living space when needed. Updates include a new water heater in 2025, installation of a sump pump with battery backup in 2025 for peace of mind during power outages, added plumbing shut-off valves including a main water shut-off, a yard drain tied into the storm drain system with gutters connected, replacement flooring leading to the side deck, more modern interior doors and updated hardware, a hardwired Ring doorbell, Nest thermostat, new exterior light fixtures with sensor floodlight, wooden flower boxes with a coordinating address sign, and a newer concrete driveway installed in 2017. Located in the popular Tamarisk neighborhood, you're close to everything... shopping, restaurants, highways, and even nearby trails. This one truly checks all the boxes. Schedule your personal tour today! Please note, some photos have been virtually staged.
Pending
$279,500
1981 Rutgers Cir, East Lansing, MI 48823
3beds
1,294sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
10,454.4 Square Feet Lot
$271,000 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 7 days |
- 3,460 |
- 239 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 09, 2026 at 06:45am
Listed by:
Missy Lord 517-669-8118,
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals Dewitt 517-669-8118
Source: Greater Lansing AOR,MLS#: 294215
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 109.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.2 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 97.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.9
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 93.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 7.8
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Downstairs
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,526
- Total interior livable area: 1,294 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,294
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 10,454.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 85.62 x 123
- Features: Back Yard, Few Trees, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Foundation area: 1232
- Parcel number: 33200101406005
- Zoning description: Zoning
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, High Speed Internet Not Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Tamarisk
Location
- Region: East Lansing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $100,700
- Annual tax amount: $5,085
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
- Listing terms: VA Loan,Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$271,000
$257,000 - $285,000
$2,246/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Pending sale | $279,500$216/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Contingent | $279,500$216/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,500+20%$216/sqft |
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| 10/15/2021 | Sold | $233,000+8.4%$180/sqft |
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| 10/15/2021 | Pending sale | $214,900$166/sqft |
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| 9/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $214,900+23.9%$166/sqft |
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| 6/12/2020 | Sold | $173,500-0.8%$134/sqft |
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| 3/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $174,900+23.6%$135/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Cedarwood #245087 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2016 | Sold | $141,500-1.7%$109/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2016 | Listed for sale | $143,900$111/sqft |
Source: C B Hubbell BriarWood-E.L. #80125 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,556 | $100,700 +12.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $89,200 +12.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $79,400 +7.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $74,000 +6.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $69,400 +4% |
| 2019 | $3,875 | $66,700 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $3,875 | $64,000 +0.2% |
| 2017 | -- | $63,900 +4.9% |
| 2016 | -- | $60,900 +5.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $57,600 +9.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $52,600 +8% |
| 2013 | -- | $48,700 +1% |
| 2012 | -- | $48,200 -7.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $52,200 -23.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $68,500 -2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $70,400 -4.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $74,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $74,000 +1.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $73,100 +4.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $69,800 +5.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $66,200 +5.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,500 +5.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $59,400 +5.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $56,200 +5.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $53,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,763/mo
Principal & interest
$1330
Property taxes
$433
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Tamarisk
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Robert L Green ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10MacDonald Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10East Lansing High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: East Lansing
- District: East Lansing
Source: Greater Lansing AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




