Well-maintained East Lansing home conveniently located near MSU, downtown East Lansing, parks, trails, and the East Lansing Public Library. Patriarche Park is just around the corner, while Minard Woodlot and White Park are also nearby. Downtown East Lansing and MSU are approximately 1-1.5 miles away. The fully fenced yard was completed in 2021 and includes established perennial gardens, berry plantings, and raised garden beds with compost-enriched soil. The outdoor space offers plenty of room for gardening and recreation. Numerous updates provide added functionality and efficiency, including a tankless water heater (2021), 200-amp electrical panel with GFCI/AFCI protection (2021), PVC drain line and washout (2021), French drain system, and redundant sump pump with battery backup (2021). Upstairs carpet was replaced in 2022 with a heavy-duty spill-resistant pad. Additional updates include a Bosch dishwasher (2025) and high-efficiency washer and dryer (2021). A laundry chute connects the upstairs bathroom to the basement laundry area. Convenient location with easy access to parks, trails, shopping, dining, MSU, downtown East Lansing, and surrounding area amenities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$211Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tristen Cardarelli• RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
Listed by Raeanne Mardigian• RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
Bailey, located between Michigan State University and downtown East Lansing, is a residential and walkable East Lansing neighborhood with tree-lined streets and classic mid-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Grand River Avenue and Abbot Road corridor, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and campus-day foot traffic set a steady rhythm. Housing reads as compact bungalows and tidy ranches with deep lawns and mature canopy. Bailey’s daily soundtrack includes performances at Wharton Center for Performing Arts and game-day energy at Spartan Stadium. The scene leans practical: sidewalks, bike routes, and pocket greens that keep routines grounded.
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Offer insights
1140 Hitching Post Rd · $265,900
$273K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $273K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fan(s)
Wood-burning fireplace in the living room
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry in basement
Full basement
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fan(s)
Exterior features
Fenced yard
Back yard
Front yard
Concrete and paved road access
Has a view
Home design
Two levels
Residential, single family
Parking
Attached garage
2 garage spaces
Driveway
Garage faces front
Construction
Vinyl siding
Shingle roof
Foundation area noted
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of the R-1 district is to establish and preserve quiet single-family home neighborhoods as desired by large numbers of people, free from other uses, except those which are both compatible with and convenient to the residents of such a district.
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Residential Rental Restriction Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
June and 2.6 hours in December, placing it below the
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Redfin Estimate for 1140 Hitching Post Rd
$265,785
$115 under list price of $266K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $236K to $287K.