915 Mel Ave, Lansing, MI 48911 Property Records

Ingham County property record for 915 Mel Ave, Lansing, MI 48911

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.291 acres (12,676 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$40,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill	$7,353 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Sale Aug 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`33-01-05-05-278-261`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`33-01-05-05-278-261`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,056 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	840 sqft
Basement Area	840 sqft
Unfinished Basement	840 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1956
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	12,676 sqft (0.291 acres)
Lot Dimensions	211 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	21 sqft
Deck Area	128 sqft
Patio Area	128 sqft
Balcony Area	24 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Street Address	915 MEL AVE
City	LANSING
State	MI
Zip	48911-3617
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 5 DON-GOR HEIGHTS SUB
Legal Subdivision	DON-GOR HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number	5
Legal Unit	5
Jurisdiction	INGHAM MI
Township / Civil Division	LANSING
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	5201

Owner

915 Mel Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2026.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	516 TISDALE AVE, LANSING, MI 48910-3320
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 29, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer MICHIGAN INV TITLE INC, MICHIGAN INVESTMENT TITLE IN
Aug 5, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 29, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 29, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20262230
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 2, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	0000029877
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	INGHAM MI
Recording Date	Jan 29, 2026
Property Address	915 MEL AVE, LANSING, MI 48911-3617
Document Number	0000002230
Instrument Date	Jan 23, 2026
Instrument	2026-002230
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2026
Title Company	MICHIGAN INV TITLE INC, MICHIGAN INVESTMENT TITLE IN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$300.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	915 MEL AVE, LANSING, MI 48911-3617

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	516 TISDALE AVE, LANSING, MI 48910-3320

August 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	INGHAM MI
Recording Date	Aug 5, 2022
Property Address	915 MEL AVE, LANSING, MI 48911-3617
Document Number	0000029877
Instrument Date	Aug 2, 2022
Instrument	2022-029877
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13321 KENDALL ST, 13321, SEBRING, FL 33875-6531

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	915 NEL AVE, LANSING, MI 48911

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 915 Mel Ave was $7,353, down 12.6% from the year before.

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		$51,100 (-2.67%) Land $10,300 Building $40,800	$102,200 (-2.67%) Land $20,600 Building $81,600
2025	$7,353.00 (-12.61%)	$52,500 Land $9,500 Building $43,000	$105,000 Land $19,000 Building $86,000
2024	$8,414.00
2023		$39,900 Land $9,500 Building $30,400	$79,800 Land $19,000 Building $60,800
2020	$1,506.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 915 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

The area around 915 Mel Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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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