Kathryn Russell

5195 E Brookfield Drive

East Lansing, MI
$ 345,000 Beds 5 Baths 3.5 Sq 3,074
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A ranch home configured, almost by design, for the buyer who wants their mortgage partially paid by someone else. The layout tells the story: five bedrooms, three living areas, two full kitchens, and a fully finished lower level. That second kitchen is the pivot point — it turns a single-family home into two distinct living spaces without renovation, without permits pulled, without a contractor's timeline. Occupy the main level and let the lower level carry a share of the payment, or reverse it. The bones are already there. Location strengthens the case. Meridian Township offers a decidedly more settled pace than the neighborhoods pressed up against East Lansing's campus edge — quieter streets, longer tenancies, and a resident profile that tends toward graduate students, young professionals, and MSU staff rather than the churn of undergraduate turnover. The award-winning Okemos School District anchors long-term value regardless of how the property is used. The home itself has been thoughtfully updated: refreshed kitchens and baths, with new flooring carried throughout. It sits on a generous lot with an expansive yard — room for the outdoor life that campus-adjacent properties simply cannot offer. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and the MSU campus are all within a short drive. For the buyer who has read about house hacking and been waiting for the right property to execute it, this is that property — already updated, already configured, already in the right township. Call for your private tour.

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  • Price
  • $ 345,000
  • City
  • East Lansing
  • Bedrooms
  • 5
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • INGHAM
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 1
  • Area
  • Meridian Twp
  • Lot Size
  • 0.42 Acres
  • Zip
  • 48823
  • Sqr Footage
  • 3,074
  • Year Built
  • 1952
  • Taxes
  • $ 7187
  • Style
  • Ranch
  • MLS#
  • 298451
Listed By: Rob Buffington with White Pine Sotheby's International Realty;
Data Source: Greater Lansing AOR (GLMLS)

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air,Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Utilities Water Connected,Sewer Connected,Natural Gas Connected,High Speed Internet Connected,Electricity Connected,Cable Available
Roof Shingle
Appliances Dishwasher,Disposal,Oven,Range,Tankless Water Heater,Washer/Dryer
Garage Spaces 1.0
Patio/Porch Features Covered,Front Porch,Patio
Architectural Style Ranch
Pool Features None
Security Features Closed Circuit Camera(s)
Construction Materials Brick,Vinyl Siding
Year Built 1952
Electric 200+ Amp Service
View Trees/Woods
Township Meridian Twp
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Current Use Primary
County Ingham
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage Yes
Subdivision Name Brookfield
Facing Direction West
Garage Y/N No
Other Structures None
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 3
Status Active
Directions W Grand River and E Brookfield Dr N to home
City East Lansing
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District Okemos
Zoning Description Zoning
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 18295.2
Carport Y/N No
Spa Features None
Land Lease Y/N No
Tax Annual Amount 7187.0
Home Warranty Y/N No
Property Condition Updated/Remodeled
Lease Renewal Y/N No
Lease Considered Y/N No
Rent Control Y/N No
Standard Status Active
Elementary School District Okemos
MobileHomeRemainsYN No
Legal Description MP 3824 LOT 36 PLAT OF EAST BROOKFIELD.

Interior Features

Basement Egress Windows,Finished,Full
Flooring Laminate,Tile
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Wood Burning
Basement (Y/N) No
Air Conditioning Y/N Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Window Features Double Pane Windows,ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 1715.0
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features In Basement
Total Bedrooms 5
Below Grade Finished Area 1223.0
Entry Level 1
Total Baths 4

Exterior Features

Fencing None
Parking Features Additional Parking,Attached,Direct Access,Driveway,Finished,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front,Inside Entrance,Kitchen Level
Lot Features Back Yard,City Lot,Front Yard,Landscaped,Many Trees,Native Plants,Near Public Transit,Private,Rectangular Lot,Secluded
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 0.42
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Spa No
Building Area Total 3074.0
Lot Dimensions 85x220
Lot Size Acres 0.42
Road Surface Type Asphalt,Concrete
Waterfront Y/N No
Foundation Area 1359.0
Road Frontage Type City Street
Crops Included Y/N No
Horse Y/N No
Irrigation Water Rights Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Charlotte, MI office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

8/13/2026 Listed $345,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 48823

Price
AVG $460K
$350K
Taxes
AVG $9,098
$7,187
Year Built
AVG 1967
1952

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5195 E Brookfield Drive East Lansing, MI is a Single Family Home for sale at $345000 with 3074 sqft and a lot size of 0.42 Acres Acre(s). 5195 E Brookfield Drive East Lansing has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 1952. The property's zip code is 48823 which is in East Lansing, MI

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