1153 Watson St SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504
John Ball Park Neighborhood
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,057
Sq Ft
4,960
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Garden
- Wood Flooring
- Living Room
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of January 2025This 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 finishable basement with a tornado shelter under the stoop and New Kitchen Flooring. The 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 with new blinds throughout, 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!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,409
Year Built
- Built in 1960
Lot Details
- 4,960 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 40 x 124
- Garden
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,057 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
Location
- Mineral Rights Excluded
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
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 (Caledonia)
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
3.57%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,673
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.51%
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Outstanding Balance
$288,607
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,237
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $290,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $180,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $137,000 | Chicago Title Of Michigan In | |
| Warranty Deed | $137,000 | Chicago Title Of Michigan In | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $86,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $55,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $290,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $174,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $134,518 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $27,568 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $29,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $21,564 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $86,042 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $22,000 | Stand Alone Second |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 06/28/2018 06/28/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/25/2018 06/25/18 | For Sale | $132,900 | -- | $126 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,047 | $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
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Sharon Harig
RE/MAX Michigan
(616) 550-6033
3 in this area
142 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Brooke Sines
RE/MAX Michigan
(616) 308-3610
2 in this area
196 Total Sales
-
G
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Grace Montes
EXP Realty (Caledonia)
(616) 901-3620
1 in this area
5 Total Sales
-
N
Seller's Agent in 2021
Nick Bellmore
@Home Realty LLC
(616) 920-1809
1 in this area
63 Total Sales
-
W
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Wendee Burnside
@Home Realty LLC
(616) 537-3001
1 in this area
30 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2018
Randy Reeds
Reeds Realty
(616) 291-3930
283 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 18027385
APN: 41-13-26-403-017
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