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Homes for Sale Near Michigan State University

Review active homes for sale within 3 miles of Michigan State University's campus. Select a listing to view details, or inquire about a specific property.

8 homes for sale

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0.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · College Hills

4 bd 3 ba 2,100 sqft$425,000

Beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home in College Hills. Modern kitchen with quartz counters, open living area, large deck overlooking a landscaped yard. Walk to campus — ideal parent-ownership or investor scenario near MSU.

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0.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · College Hills

4 bd 3 ba 2,100 sqft$425,000

For Sale

0.7 miles from campus

Single-Family · Glencairn

3 bd 2 ba 1,480 sqft$289,000

Classic 3-bedroom Glencairn colonial with original hardwood floors, updated baths, and a spacious backyard. Walk/bike to MSU's northern campus. Excellent parent-purchase candidate in a quiet East Lansing neighborhood.

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0.7 miles from campus

Single-Family · Glencairn

3 bd 2 ba 1,480 sqft$289,000

For Sale

0.7 miles from campus

Condo · Spartan Village

2 bd 2 ba 1,020 sqft$215,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near MSU's south campus. In-unit laundry, covered parking, secure building. Turnkey parent-purchase option — walk to Spartan Stadium and the Breslin Center.

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0.7 miles from campus

Condo · Spartan Village

2 bd 2 ba 1,020 sqft$215,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near MSU's south campus. In-unit laundry, covered parking, secure building. Turnkey parent-purchase option — walk to Spartan Stadium and the Breslin Center.

For Sale

0.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Briarwood

4 bd 2 ba 1,850 sqft$375,000

Well-maintained 4-bedroom ranch in Briarwood, a short drive from MSU's campus. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen with granite counters, finished basement. Strong rental history near Michigan State — appeals to parent buyers and investors alike.

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0.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Briarwood

4 bd 2 ba 1,850 sqft$375,000

For Sale

0.9 miles from campus

Condo · Downtown East Lansing

2 bd 2 ba 1,080 sqft$255,000

Modern 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo on M.A.C. Avenue in downtown East Lansing. Stainless appliances, in-unit laundry, secure building, balcony overlooking Grand River Avenue. Walk to campus, restaurants, and shops — exceptional parent-purchase or investor condo near MSU.

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0.9 miles from campus

Condo · Downtown East Lansing

2 bd 2 ba 1,080 sqft$255,000

For Sale

1.1 miles from campus

Townhome · Whitehills

3 bd 2 ba 1,620 sqft$340,000

Modern 3-bedroom townhome in Whitehills. Open main level, attached garage, updated kitchen with stainless appliances. Quiet street near Lake Lansing — excellent for parent buyers seeking a longer-term hold near MSU.

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1.1 miles from campus

Townhome · Whitehills

3 bd 2 ba 1,620 sqft$340,000

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1.2 miles from campus

Single-Family · Glencairn

5 bd 3 ba 2,400 sqft$465,000

Spacious 5-bedroom home in the desirable Glencairn neighborhood. Updated kitchen, three full baths, finished basement, large deck. Five-bedroom layout is excellent for a per-bedroom student-rental income analysis near Michigan State.

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1.2 miles from campus

Single-Family · Glencairn

5 bd 3 ba 2,400 sqft$465,000

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1.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · Huntington

3 bd 1 ba 1,340 sqft$295,000

Well-maintained 3-bedroom ranch in the Huntington neighborhood off Hagadorn Road. Updated mechanicals, original hardwood floors, fenced backyard. Quiet residential street with easy access to MSU — strong rental-demand area.

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1.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · Huntington

3 bd 1 ba 1,340 sqft$295,000

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For Sale · Single-Family

0.6 miles from campus

East Lansing, MI 48823 · College Hills

$425,000 4 bd 3 ba 2,100 sqft

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Rent vs. Own + Cash-Flow Snapshot

Compare estimated nearby rent with the cost of owning this property. Roommate contributions may offset part of the payment, but all figures require review.

Rent Nearby

$3,800/mo

4 beds × $950/mo

Own This Property

$2,786/mo

Estimated payment @ 7.25%

Monthly Gap

+$1,014/mo

DSCR: 1.36x

Simple read: Estimated comparable rent is $3,800/mo. The estimated monthly ownership cost is $2,786/mo, creating an estimated difference of $1,014/mo before appreciation, tax treatment, principal reduction, maintenance changes, vacancies, or rent changes.

Roommate Rent Offset

If the student occupies one bedroom, up to 3 additional bedrooms may potentially be used by roommates. At an estimated $950 per occupied roommate bedroom, the projected monthly offset would be approximately $2,850.

Roommate income is not guaranteed. Lease gaps, turnover, non-payment, occupancy rules, and changing rental conditions may affect actual contributions.

Monthly Ownership Estimate

Estimated monthly costs with local-service review points for each line. Confirm actual financing, taxes, insurance, association charges, utilities, and management costs with qualified professionals.

Purchase Scenario

$425,000

est. price · 25% down ($106,250)

Principal & Interest

30-yr @ 7.25% · loan $318,750

$2,174/mo

Property Tax

~1.2% effective rate on $425,000

$429/mo

Homeowners / Hazard / Flood InsuranceConfirm during review

$2,200/yr estimate · varies by location, coverage, carrier

$183/mo

HOA / Condo DuesConfirm during review

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$0/mo

Property ManagementEducational estimate

~8% of gross rent · leasing, maintenance, rent collection

$304/mo

Internet / Utilities SetupConfirm during review

Student-friendly plan estimate · varies by provider

$80/mo

Move-In / Setup ReserveEducational estimate

Monthly reserve for furniture, storage, move-in costs

$200/mo

Estimated Total Monthly Ownership Cost

$3,370/mo

vs. $3,800/mo estimated rent

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Rent Nearby

$3,800/mo

Est. PITIA

$2,786/mo

Est. Diff

+$1,014/mo

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Comparable Nearby Options

Compare other active Michigan State University-area properties from the current result set.

0.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · 4 bd / 2 ba · $375,000

Same property type

0.7 miles from campus

Single-Family · 3 bd / 2 ba · $289,000

Same property type

1.2 miles from campus

Single-Family · 5 bd / 3 ba · $465,000

Same property type

Near campusParent rent-vs-buyRoommate-oriented layoutFinancing review

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0.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · College Hills

4 bd 3 ba 2,100 sqft$425,000

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0.6 miles from campus

Single-Family · College Hills

4 bd 3 ba 2,100 sqft$425,000

For Sale

0.7 miles from campus

Single-Family · Glencairn

3 bd 2 ba 1,480 sqft$289,000

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0.7 miles from campus

Single-Family · Glencairn

3 bd 2 ba 1,480 sqft$289,000

For Sale

0.7 miles from campus

Condo · Spartan Village

2 bd 2 ba 1,020 sqft$215,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near MSU's south campus. In-unit laundry, covered parking, secure building. Turnkey parent-purchase option — walk to Spartan Stadium and the Breslin Center.

For Sale

1 / 4

0.7 miles from campus

Condo · Spartan Village

2 bd 2 ba 1,020 sqft$215,000

Updated 2-bedroom condo near MSU's south campus. In-unit laundry, covered parking, secure building. Turnkey parent-purchase option — walk to Spartan Stadium and the Breslin Center.

For Sale

0.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Briarwood

4 bd 2 ba 1,850 sqft$375,000

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0.9 miles from campus

Single-Family · Briarwood

4 bd 2 ba 1,850 sqft$375,000

For Sale

0.9 miles from campus

Condo · Downtown East Lansing

2 bd 2 ba 1,080 sqft$255,000

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1 / 4

0.9 miles from campus

Condo · Downtown East Lansing

2 bd 2 ba 1,080 sqft$255,000

For Sale

1.1 miles from campus

Townhome · Whitehills

3 bd 2 ba 1,620 sqft$340,000

For Sale

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1.1 miles from campus

Townhome · Whitehills

3 bd 2 ba 1,620 sqft$340,000

For Sale

1.2 miles from campus

Single-Family · Glencairn

5 bd 3 ba 2,400 sqft$465,000

For Sale

1 / 5

1.2 miles from campus

Single-Family · Glencairn

5 bd 3 ba 2,400 sqft$465,000

For Sale

1.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · Huntington

3 bd 1 ba 1,340 sqft$295,000

For Sale

1 / 4

1.3 miles from campus

Single-Family · Huntington

3 bd 1 ba 1,340 sqft$295,000

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Market Snapshot

Michigan State University / East Lansing housing data

Public data sources for evaluating college-area housing decisions. Not investment advice. Not a guarantee of rental income, appreciation, or loan approval.

Data verified: 2026-08-02

University Demand

44,046

Total Enrollment

32,991

Undergraduate

11,055

Graduate

6,200

First-Year Class

94%

Retention Rate

66%

4-Year Graduation Rate

SourceOfficial University Facts — Michigan State University · Fall 2024

On-Campus vs Off-Campus Housing

First-Year Live-On Required

On-Campus Housing Guaranteed

82%

First-Year in Univ. Housing

18%

First-Year Off Campus / Commute

20%

All Undergrads in Univ. Housing

80%

All Undergrads Off Campus / Commute

MSU does not require first-year students to live on campus. Approximately 80% of all undergraduates live off campus, creating a deep private housing market in East Lansing.

SourceOfficial Common Data Set — Michigan State University, Section F · 2024–2025 Common Data Set

Local Housing Baseline — East Lansing

$284,700

Median Owner-Occupied Home Value

$1,123/mo

Median Gross Rent

46.1%

Owner-Occupied Housing Rate

$1,625

Median Monthly Owner Cost (w/ Mortgage)

200,145

City Population

78,924

Households

SourceU.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — East Lansing, MI · 2020–2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates

When students typically move off campus

First-Year Live-On Required

On-Campus Housing Guaranteed

82%

First-Year Students in Univ. Housing

18%

First-Year Students Off Campus / Commute

20%

All Undergrads in Univ. Housing

80%

All Undergrads Off Campus / Commute

What this means for housing decisions

MSU does not require first-year students to live on campus, but a large share do. Approximately 80% of all undergraduates live off campus, creating one of the largest off-campus housing markets in the Michigan university system.

SourceOfficial Common Data Set — Michigan State University, Section F · 2024–2025 Common Data Set

Parent Rent-vs-Buy Trigger

•4+ years of housing needed
•No freshman live-on requirement — immediate off-campus option
•Most undergrads live off campus or commute
•Rent alternative: median rent $1,123/mo
•Roommate income potential from other students
•Ownership horizon: typically 3–5 years
•Resale after graduation — parent/investor buyer pool
•Property management if parent is out of town
•Financing: second home vs investment property classification

Investor Cash-Flow Trigger

•Strong off-campus demand — 80% of undergrads off campus
•Rent-by-room potential near campus
•School-year lease timing (Aug–Jul typical)
•Turnover risk between academic years
•Maintenance and management load
•DSCR review: rent vs debt service
•Local owner-occupancy rate: 46.1% — context for rental demand
•Exit strategy: sell to parent buyer, investor, or owner-occupant

Seller / Refi / Hold Trigger

•Current lease status and rental history
•Campus proximity and property condition
•Buyer pool: parents, investors, owner-occupants
•Sell vs hold: compare net proceeds with ongoing rental income
•Refinance / cash-out review
•School-year timing: list before leasing season
•Equity position and market conditions

Financing Trigger

•Parent purchase financing (owner-occupied or second home)
•Second-home vs investment property classification
•Investment-property loan options
•DSCR loan review for rental-backed properties
•Refinance and cash-out options
•Down payment sensitivity by loan type
•Insurance, property tax, and HOA review

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Independent college housing market review covering parent rent-vs-buy analysis, student-rental investment evaluation, DSCR financing review, seller timing, and local real estate professional connection for the Michigan State University / East Lansing market.

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Student-Rental Demand

~80% Off Campus

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NEIGHBORHOODS

Compare Neighborhoods Near Michigan State

Compare four East Lansing / Lansing areas by proximity to the MSU campus, housing type, buyer fit, and practical considerations before focusing your search.

Walkable to Campus

Cedar Village / Campus

48825 / 48824 · Walkable to campus

The neighborhoods directly around the MSU campus and the Grand River strip in East Lansing, with student apartments, houses, and student retail. It is the closest, most walkable and connected student living in the market.

Housing MixStudent apartments, historic rentals, and fraternity housing

Best FitStudents and parents wanting the closest walk to campus

Watch ForEast Lansing student housing turns over heavily each season

Featured Area

Residential street with established family homes

Family Suburbs

Okemos

48821 / 48864 · Short drive to campus

The established suburb of Okemos, east of campus, offers top-rated schools, family neighborhoods, and shopping along Grand River and Marsh. It is a leading, long-popular base for MSU faculty and families.

Housing MixFamily single-family homes and planned subdivisions

Best FitFaculty and families wanting strong schools and suburban space near MSU

Watch ForOkemos schools and proximity keep it in steady demand

Featured Area

Established Residential

Haslett

48840 / 48823 · Short drive to campus

The established community of Haslett, north of campus around Lake Lansing, offers family homes, lakefront, and parks with a direct drive to MSU. It blends settled neighborhoods with recreation for families and faculty.

Housing MixFamily single-family homes and lake-adjacent properties

Best FitFamilies wanting lakes, parks, and a settled community near campus

Watch ForLake-side properties carry higher price tags and seasonal demand

Featured Area

College Town

East Lansing / Downtown

48823 / 48824 · Walkable to campus

The walkable downtown East Lansing core adjacent to the MSU campus, with the Ann Street Plaza, restaurants, and a mix of condos, student housing, and apartments. It is the center of Michigan State's college-town life.

Housing MixCondos, apartments, and student housing near downtown

Best FitStudents, professionals, and alumni wanting the heart of college-town living

Watch ForDowntown East Lansing is busy on campus weekends and game days

Featured Area

Market Guidance

Michigan State University Housing Market Guides

Local guides for parents, investors, sellers, and borrowers reviewing housing near Michigan State University in East Lansing.

Parent Guide

Buying Housing Near Michigan State University: Parent Guide to East Lansing Campus Areas

What parents should evaluate when comparing rent, ownership, neighborhood selection, and resale potential near Michigan State University in East Lansing.

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Parent Guide

Rent vs. Buy Near Michigan State University

A East Lansing-focused rent-vs-buy guide for families comparing student rental costs against owning near Michigan State University.

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Local Guide

Best East Lansing Areas to Review for MSU Housing

A local review of campus-area housing considerations near Michigan State University and across the East Lansing area.

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Investor Guide

MSU Student Rental Investment Guide

How investors can evaluate rental demand, local market dynamics, property type, cash flow, and exit strategy around Michigan State University.

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Seller Guide

Selling a House Near Michigan State University

How campus-area owners can position a East Lansing property for parent buyers, investor buyers, and local market demand.

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Financing Guide

DSCR and Investor Financing for MSU-Area Rentals

What borrowers should know when reviewing DSCR, rental income, investor financing, and student-housing properties near Michigan State University.

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Michigan State University Housing Review Paths

Choose the path that best matches your situation near Michigan State University in East Lansing. Each review path focuses on a different set of housing and financing questions.

Parent Rent vs. Buy Review

Compare four years of East Lansing rent with ownership costs near Michigan State University. Review roommate rent offset, financing structure, and after-graduation options.

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Investor Cash Flow Review

Evaluate student-rental income, operating expenses, DSCR fit, vacancy assumptions, and long-term college-town demand near Michigan State University.

Analyze a Campus Rental

Seller / Hold Review

Review whether your East Lansing-area property may attract parent buyers, student-rental investors, or local demand. Compare sell, refinance, and hold scenarios.

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Financing Review

Review parent-purchase, second-home, investment-property, DSCR, refinance, and cash-out financing paths for the East Lansing market.

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Property Management Review

Plan for leasing, maintenance, turnover, roommate management, and long-distance ownership before buying or holding near Michigan State University.

Review Management

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Each path focuses on a different set of questions — parent purchase, investment cash flow, seller review, or financing options near Michigan State University.