Ingham County property record for 217 Custer Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,189 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $38,710 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,107 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-01-01-15-256-211 |
| Primary APN | 33-01-01-15-256-211 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,189 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 41.2 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 217 CUSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANSING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48912-2209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N 1/2 OF S 1/2 LOTS 4, 5 & 6 BLOCK 4 GANSSLYS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | GANSSLYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-6 |
| Jurisdiction | INGHAM MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LANSING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 6500 |
217 Custer Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Ingham County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 CUSTER AVE, LANSING, MI 48912-2209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20166323 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Custer Ave was $4,107 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Ingham County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Ingham County |
| Municipality | Lansing City |
| Unified School District | Lansing Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $94,900 (+5.56%) Land $5,800 Building $89,100 | $189,800 (+5.56%) Land $11,600 Building $178,200 | |
| 2025 | $4,107.00 Homeowner's exemption | $89,900 Land $9,100 Building $80,800 | $179,800 Land $18,200 Building $161,600 |
| 2023 | $71,400 Land $9,100 Building $62,300 | $142,800 Land $18,200 Building $124,600 | |
| 2020 | $6,170.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Custer 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 risk around 217 Custer 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 675 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 in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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