Ingham County property record for 936 Mel Ave, Lansing, MI 48911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,102 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Apr 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,021 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-01-05-05-277-081 |
| Primary APN | 33-01-05-05-277-081 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| 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 | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 936 MEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANSING |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48911-3616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 17 DON-GOR HEIGHTS SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | DON-GOR HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Legal Unit | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | INGHAM MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LANSING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 5201 |
936 Mel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2015.
Source: Ingham County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 936 MEL AVE, LANSING, MI 48911-3616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2450 / 696 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044809 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | INGHAM MI |
| Property Address | 936 MEL AVE, LANSING, MI 48911-3616 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000005005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-005005 |
| Name | MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | EAST LANSING, MI 48823 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Feb 20, 2024 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 936 Mel Ave was $3,021 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 | $76,700 (-0.65%) Land $8,300 Building $68,400 | $153,400 (-0.65%) Land $16,600 Building $136,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,021.00 Homeowner's exemption | $77,200 Land $7,600 Building $69,600 | $154,400 Land $15,200 Building $139,200 |
| 2023 | $56,900 Land $7,600 Building $49,300 | $113,800 Land $15,200 Building $98,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,412.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 936 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.
The area around 936 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 |
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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 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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