1236 Mel Ave, Lansing, MI 48911 Property Records

Ingham County property record for 1236 Mel Ave, Lansing, MI 48911

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,119 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.181 acres (7,884 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$155,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill	$6,707 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Sale Jun 2021 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`33-01-05-05-252-041`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`33-01-05-05-252-041`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,119 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,119 sqft
Basement Area	1,119 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,119 sqft
Flooring	Vinyl/Resilient
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,884 sqft (0.181 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 67.1 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	261 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	39 sqft
Deck Area	103 sqft
Patio Area	103 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1236 MEL AVE
City	LANSING
State	MI
Zip	48911-3622
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 145 VILLAGE GREEN SUB NO 2
Legal Subdivision	VILLAGE GREEN 02
Legal Lot Number	145
Legal Unit	145
Jurisdiction	INGHAM MI
Township / Civil Division	LANSING
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	5201

Owner

1236 Mel Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2024.

Source: Ingham County records, as of October 6, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	7614 HERITAGE DR, 12, LANSING, MI 48917-7862
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 25, 2022	Deed, Transfer DIVERSIFIED NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY, DIVERSIFIED NATL TTL AGCY
Jun 25, 2021	Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 4, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 4, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 25, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202423607
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	INGHAM MI
Recording Date	Jan 25, 2022
Property Address	1236 MEL AVE, LANSING, MI 48911-3622
Document Number	0000003097
Map Reference	LB 28 PG 18
Instrument Date	Jan 20, 2022
Instrument	2022-003097
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022
Title Company	DIVERSIFIED NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY, DIVERSIFIED NATL TTL AGCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	623 NORTH FRANCIS AVENUE, BRIDGEPORT, OH 43912

June 2021: Foreclosure

Document Type	Foreclosure
Jurisdiction	INGHAM MI
Recording Date	Jun 25, 2021
Property Address	1236 MEL AVE, LANSING, MI 48911-3622
Document Number	0000028380
Map Reference	LB 28 PG 18
Instrument Date	Jun 17, 2021
Instrument	2021-028380
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1236 Mel Ave was $6,707.

Source: Ingham County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Ingham County
Municipality	Lansing City
Unified School District	Lansing Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$71,900 (-8.87%) Land $8,500 Building $63,400	$143,800 (-8.87%) Land $17,000 Building $126,800
2025	$6,707.00	$78,900 Land $8,500 Building $70,400	$157,800 Land $17,000 Building $140,800
2023		$59,100 Land $8,500 Building $50,600	$118,200 Land $17,000 Building $101,200
2020	$2,196.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1236 Mel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 2, 2023

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1236 Mel Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	LANSING BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT serves 166,000 people · EPA ID MI0003760
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Oct 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 346 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber.

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