NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1153 Watson St SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $267,000 - $305,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,557 Sq Ft
$183/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 3, 2025

Last sale price $290,000 $186 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,767 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Patio
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Garden

About This Home

As of January 2025

This super solid 3 bedroom brick ranch sits just one block away from John Ball Park Zoo, and very close to both downtown and GVSU. Minutes away from both 131 and 196, with access to bike trails and bus lines. There are hardwood floors and built-in natural wood cabinets in the hallway with tons of storage. Home has central air, a big full very finish able basement with a tornado shelter under the stoop and The fenced in back yard features not only a detached garage but also additional off-street parking. There is a raised bed garden area with great landscaping, replacement Thermopane Windows, newer water heater, garbage disposal, a 90+ Luxaire furnace, and good mechanicals. You can listen to the Lions roar from your back yard. Come take a look it won't last long! Seller has directed Listing Agent/Broker to hold all offers until 2-15-21 at 5:00pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Harig

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl) License #6501332327 Listed on: 12/04/2024

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)

Co-Listed By

Brooke Sines

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl) License #6502410490

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Montes

EXP Realty LLC License #6501450223

EXP Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,236

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 4,961 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 124
  • Fenced
  • Shrub
  • Garden
  • Zoning described as N/A

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,557 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,236

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

4,961 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven, Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1557.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1057.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 280000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Other, Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1139
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 124
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4961.0
  • Zoning Description: N/A

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3236.44
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2024
Closed on
Jan 3, 2025
Sold by
Ursuy Ellaine
Bought by
Stonehouse Matt Allen
Seller's Agent
Sharon Harig
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)
Buyer's Agent
Grace Montes
EXP Realty LLC
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
3.57%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$285,302

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,698
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.26%
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Outstanding Balance
$287,754
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$2,452

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2021
Closed on
Mar 19, 2021
Sold by
Vanek Kenneth and Vanek Evan
Bought by
Ursuy Ellaine
Seller's Agent
Nick Bellmore
@Home Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Harig
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (Stndl)
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
2.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.49%
Original Mortgage
$174,600
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2018
Closed on
Jul 23, 2018
Sold by
Dean Christopher J and Dean Lisa D
Bought by
Vanek Kenneth and Vanek Evan
Seller's Agent
Randy Reeds
Reeds Realty
Buyer's Agent
Andy Miller
The Local Element
List Price
$132,900
Sold Price
$137,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
3.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.72%
Original Mortgage
$134,518
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2009
Sold by
1153 Watson Revocable Trust
Bought by
Dean Christopher J and Dean Lisa D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2008
Sold by
Dean Christopher J and Dean Lisa D
Bought by
1153 Watson Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2000
Bought by
Dean Dean C and Dean L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1989
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Stonehouse Matt Allen $290,000 None Listed On Document
Ursuy Ellaine $180,000 None Available
Vanek Kenneth $137,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan In
Vanek Kenneth $137,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan In
Dean Christopher J -- None Available
1153 Watson Revocable Trust -- None Available
Dean Dean C $86,000 --
-- $55,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stonehouse Matt Allen $290,000
Previous Owner Ursuy Ellaine $174,600
Previous Owner Vanek Kenneth $134,518
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Off Market $180,000 -- --
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Sold $290,000 +3.6% $186 / Sq Ft
12/06/2024 12/06/24 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2024 12/04/24 For Sale $280,000 +55.6% $180 / Sq Ft
03/29/2021 03/29/21 Sold $180,000 +2.9% $170 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/15/2021 02/15/21 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2021 02/10/21 For Sale $174,900 +27.7% $165 / Sq Ft
07/23/2018 07/23/18 Sold $137,000 +3.1% $130 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/28/2018 06/28/18 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2018 06/25/18 For Sale $132,900 -- $126 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,047 $121,400 $0 $0
2024 $30 $107,500 $0 $0
2023 $2,976 $90,700 $0 $0
2022 $2,825 $83,900 $0 $0
2021 $2,442 $74,100 $0 $0
2020 $3,622 $74,400 $0 $0
2019 $3,709 $69,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,448 $65,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,409 $53,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,426 $45,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,327 $45,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $42,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sharon Harig

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sharon Harig

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 550-6033

    2 in this area

    128 Total Sales

    Sharon Harig
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  • Brooke Sines

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Brooke Sines

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 308-3610

    1 in this area

    181 Total Sales

    Brooke Sines
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Grace Montes

    EXP Realty LLC

    (616) 901-3620

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    Grace Montes
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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Nick Bellmore

    @Home Realty LLC

    (616) 920-1809

    58 Total Sales

    Nick Bellmore
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Wendee Burnside

    @Home Realty LLC

    (616) 537-3001

    27 Total Sales

    Wendee Burnside
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  • Randy Reeds

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Randy Reeds

    Reeds Realty

    (616) 291-3930

    253 Total Sales

    Randy Reeds
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 24061706

MichRIC

APN: 41-13-26-403-017

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

1153 Watson St SW, Grand Rapids, MI

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