834 Mel Ave, Lansing, MI 48911 Property Records

Ingham County property record for 834 Mel Ave, Lansing, MI 48911

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.186 acres (8,102 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$184,000 (Jun 2025)
Tax Bill	$3,363 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2018 Line of Credit Sep 2018 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`33-01-05-05-277-161`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`33-01-05-05-277-161`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	912 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	912 sqft
Basement Area	912 sqft
Finished Basement	912 sqft
Flooring	Laminate Plank

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,102 sqft (0.186 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	44 sqft
Deck Area	76 sqft
Patio Area	160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address	834 MEL AVE
City	LANSING
State	MI
Zip	48911-3614
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 25 DON-GOR HEIGHTS SUB
Legal Subdivision	DON-GOR HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number	25
Legal Unit	25
Jurisdiction	INGHAM MI
Township / Civil Division	LANSING
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	5201

Owner

834 Mel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2025.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	4597 DONERAIL PL, 1B, OKEMOS, MI 48864-2380
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 21, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FCU
Sep 10, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FCU
Mar 17, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Mar 20, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 2, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 2, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202514604
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 20, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000651
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	INGHAM MI
Property Address	834 MEL AVE, LANSING, MI 48911-3614
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000022399
Date	Jun 21, 2018
Instrument	2018-022399

Lender

Name	MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	EAST LANSING, MI 48823

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	INGHAM MI
Property Address	834 MEL AVE, LANSING, MI 48911-3614
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000030888
Date	Sep 10, 2018
Instrument	2018-030888

Lender

Name	MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	EAST LANSING, MI 48823

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2048

March 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	INGHAM MI
Recording Date	Mar 17, 2020
Property Address	834 MEL AVE, LANSING, MI 48911-3614
Document Number	0000008766
Map Reference	LB 20 PG 15
Instrument Date	Mar 13, 2020
Instrument	2020-008766
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,019.10
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	834 MEL AVE, 834, LANSING, MI 48911-3614

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	14510 ABBEY LN # B, B, BATH, MI 48808-7726

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008767
Date	Mar 17, 2020
Instrument	2020-008767

Lender

Name	BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	INGHAM MI
Recording Date	Mar 20, 2018
Property Address	834 MEL AVE, LANSING, MI 48911-3614
Document Number	0000009136
Map Reference	LB20 PG15
Instrument Date	Mar 12, 2018
Instrument	2018-009136
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2021
Title Company	ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$885.80
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	834 MEL AVE, 834, LANSING, MI 48911-3614

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6090 OAK ST, ESSEXVILLE, MI 48732

Mortgage

Document Number	0000009137
Date	Mar 20, 2018
Instrument	2018-009137

Lender

Name	UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 834 Mel Ave was $3,363 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$71,300 (-3.39%) Land $8,300 Building $63,000	$142,600 (-3.39%) Land $16,600 Building $126,000
2025	$3,363.00 Homeowner's exemption	$73,800 Land $7,600 Building $66,200	$147,600 Land $15,200 Building $132,400
2023		$54,800 Land $7,600 Building $47,200	$109,600 Land $15,200 Building $94,400
2020	$2,307.00

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 834 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 834 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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