$240,000
SOLD JUL 14, 2025

1223 Bemis St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Eastown Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,976 Sq Ft
6,229 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$121 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Wood Flooring
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 4-minute walk to Sigsbee Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Same owner for over 50yrs. 4br 2.and half bath . Classic Eastown two story. Lots of unexposed wood (per owner) . Newer furnace, water heater, roof. was a garage (torn down) private drive .) Sleeping porch off rear walk up attic full basement. Needs lots of updating interior. Bring your vision to this spacious home. Front enclosed porch.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doretha Ardoin

Greenridge Realty (Kentwood) License #6501155457 Listed on: 06/02/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Doretha Ardoin

Greenridge Realty (Kentwood) License #6501155457 Listed on: 06/02/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,561

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 6,229 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x125
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned r1, r1

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,976 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,561

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50 x125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1976.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1561.41
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: r1
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1976.0
  • Assoc Amenities:Laundry: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1976.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 931.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 269900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stucco: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Laundry
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6229.0
  • Zoning Description: r1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1561.41
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2019
Sold by
Mosley Russell and Mosley Girtha
Bought by
Mosley Eric and Mosley Margaret
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $15,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $240,000 -11.1% $121 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2025 06/02/25 For Sale $269,900 -- $137 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $1,471 $185,400 $0 $0
2024 $1,471 $170,700 $0 $0
2023 $1,409 $155,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,417 $143,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,386 $132,500 $0 $0
2020 $1,325 $123,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,340 $108,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,340 $100,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,304 $87,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,320 $79,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,228 $79,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $72,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Doretha Ardoin

    Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)

    (616) 375-4869

    3 in this area

    56 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25025737

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-32-205-021

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 Eastown

1223 Bemis St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1223 Bemis St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 and is currently priced at $240,000, approximately $121 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 1223 Bemis St SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Campus Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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