535 Kirby Dr Lansing, MI 48915 | Greater Lansing Homes

535 Kirby Dr - Exterior Front Fall View - 1

535 Kirby Dr - Exterior Back Fall View - 2

535 Kirby Dr - Living Room from Foyer - 8

535 Kirby Dr - Living Room Fireplace - 9

535 Kirby Dr - Dining Room into Living Room - 11

535 Kirby Dr - Living Room Plaseter Crown - 12

535 Kirby Dr - Dining Room from Kitchen - 13

535 Kirby Dr - Dining Room to Deck and Kitchen - 14

535 Kirby Dr - View out Kitchen Back Door - 18

535 Kirby Dr - Blinds Open Master Bedroom - 31

535 Kirby Dr - Blinds Open Master Bedroom - 32

535 Kirby Dr - Master Bedroom Ceiling Light - 34

535 Kirby Dr - Master to Bedroom 2 from Master Bedroom - 36

535 Kirby Dr - Bedrom 3 Ceiling Light - 43

535 Kirby Dr - Bedroom 3 Wall Sconce - 44

535 Kirby Dr - Room off Bedrm 3 for Plants - 45

535 Kirby Dr - Back Garden to Garage - 53

535 Kirby Dr - Back Yard Garden from Upstairs Window - 58

535 Kirby Dr - Art Glass Garage Window - 59

535 Kirby Dr - Porch off Living Room - 63

535 Kirby Dr - Porch View to Back Yard - 64

Beds

1.5

Baths

1,600

Sq. Ft

Botanical Paradise and meticulously preserved 1920's home in the Westside Neighborhood. Original interior and exterior light fixtures. Hardwood floors throughout. Plaster crown molding with botanical design. Screen porch off the living run & section allows access to a dog run on the south side of the property. Three bedrms up plus a sunroom with skylights & access to the 3rd floor attic. Delightful original black and white full bath with subway tile and marble. Full basement fully usablewith shelving, pantry, & updated high efficiency furnace. Single French door from dining rm to the deck & magical back yard with 2 car garage, stone paths, & patio areas. Gardeners delight with mature woody plants and perennials that surround the house. No grass to mow. Words cannot describe this home. Must be seen to appreciate and enjoy.

Supplemental Details More

This lovely home in Lansing's desirable Westside Neighborhood was built by H. Lee Bancroft, Lansing's first City Forester, and his wife Dorothy. It is largely intact from its original construction in 1926. The Bancrofts sold the home in 1974. The current owners purchased this home in 1976. All of their improvements over the following 40 years were done with an eye toward keeping the original character of the home. You will find the original exterior and interior light fixtures throughout, including a carefully refurbished bronze chandelier hanging in the formal dining room. Enjoy the gorgeous original red oak floors throughout the home, along with wall colors chosen by an extraordinary artist with an eye toward historical correctness. The dining room and living room feature unique plaster crown molding with a botanical motif. The French style dining room door opens onto the deck and gardens. A wood fireplace is the focal point of the living room and a leaded glass bay window/window seat is at the landing at the bottom of the stairway leading to the second floor. The modern kitchen features a generous amount of storage, crown molding, a commercial grade VCT floor, built-in spice cabinet and a pot rack that extends across the kitchen window. An intimate breakfast nook lies just off the kitchen, with large french windows overlooking the gardens. A pantry off the kitchen features more storage and 1/2 bath with original fully functioning fixtures, including an authentic art deco style toilet paper holder. Three handsome bedrooms feature lovely light fixtures from the 1920's. The updated full bath is highlighted by white subway tile, black bullnose tile and white marble floor tile with newer cabinets and sink. The master bedroom connects to the north bedroom which could be used as a nursery. A walk-up attic is accessed from this bedroom and is waiting to be finished. The ancillary room off the southwest bedroom was used by the previous owner as a winter green house. The full basement includes two work rooms, pantry and tool room. Shelves and storage galore are available in the basement. The original doorbell sounds in the basement to alert you. All exterior wood painting was done with stain for easy upkeep. The house is sided with steel and gutters are covered. This home includes a security system and high speed fiber optic for internet connectivity with 1gb up and down. An amazing garden of mature woody plants and perennials surrounds the house. It includes brick plinths, stone paths, retaining walls and a fenced dog run. You'll enjoy romantic summer evenings under the icicle lights that hang across the back of the beautifully refurbished garage exterior on your very private patio. The charming two-car garage has original fully functioning accordion doors and an art glass back window. This enchanting home affords modern amenities along with the pleasing character of an older home. Schedule your appointment today because this one is going to sell fast.

Key Features of 535 Kirby Dr, Lansing, MI 48915

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1926

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

MLS Number

213732

Price Per Sq Ft

$85

Sold Date

04/25/2017

Improvements

Formal Dining Room

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator

Building Features More

Basement: Full

Bathrooms: 1 Full & 1 Half

Exterior: Steel Siding

Extras: Stove Hookup - Both

Fireplace: One, Wood Burning

Garage: Overhead Storage

Roof: Shingle

Room Dimensions More

Kitchen

Flooring: Vinyl

Level: 1st Floor

Dimensions: 9.7x12.2

Dining Room

Flooring: Hardwood

Level: 1st Floor

Dimensions: 13x12.6

Window Treatments: Blinds

Living Room

Flooring: Hardwood

Level: 1st Floor

Dimensions: 13x21

Window Treatments: Blinds

Master Bedroom

Floor Level: 2nd Floor

Flooring: Hardwood

Dimensions: 13x13.6

Window Treatments: Blinds

Bedroom #2

Floor Level: 2nd Floor

Flooring: Hardwood

Dimensions: 9x16

Window Treatments: Blinds

Bedroom #3

Floor Level: 2nd Floor

Flooring: Hardwood

Dimensions: 10.2x13.6

Window Treatments: Blinds

Other Room #1

Notes: Nook

Level: 1st Floor

Dimensions: 5.6x6

Window Treatments: Blinds

Other Room #2

Notes: Sunroom

Level: 2nd Floor

Flooring: Vinyl

Dimensions: 5.6x10.6

Property Features More

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water: Public

Lot Size: 0.34 acres

Lot Dimensions: 38.40x130

Parcel #: 33-01-01-17-205-221

Zoning: Residential

Tax Authority: Lansing City

Taxes: $2,615

State Equalized Value: $53,800

Street Type: Curb & Gutter, Paved, Public, Sidewalk

Subdivision: None

County: Ingham

Price and Status History More

Date	List Price	Status
09/05/17	$134,900

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