NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1227 Colorado Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $400,000 - $430,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,486 Sq Ft
$168/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2024

Last sale price $395,000 $159 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,410/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Screened Porch
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of August 2024

Tucked gracefully in the Ottawa Hills neighborhood, this historic home defines timeless elegance and charm. Built in 1927, this home has been meticulously cared for by the same owner for over 30 years.

The main level offers a large living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, updated kitchen with newer appliances, delightful breakfast nook, center island and pantry, and a half bath. There is also an office or reading area that leads to an enchanting screen room, overlooking the large deck and beautifully landscaped backyard.

Upstairs, you'll find 4 bedrooms with large closets and a full bath. There is also a walk up attic that provides an amazing amount of extra storage. The basement has a large finished living area, along with laundry and another storage area.

The 2 car garage has heat and the overhead door has been replaced.

The hardwood floors have just been refinished. The furnace & AC were replaced in 2019. The roof and roof decking were replaced 12 years ago and attic venting was added.

Contact the listing agent or your agent directly to tour this wonderful home today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Merryweather

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR License #6501419102 Listed on: 07/15/2024

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

Last Buyer's Agent

Tina Drum

616 Realty LLC License #6501445376

616 Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,342

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 6,229 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125
  • Shrub
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned Res Imp, Res Imp

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,342

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50x125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2486.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2342.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res Imp
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1716.0
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2486.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 770.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 858.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 770.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 395000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6229.0
  • Zoning Description: Res Imp
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2342.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2024
Closed on
Aug 14, 2024
Sold by
Waltersdort Beth Anne
Bought by
Lampen Marcia
Seller's Agent
Christine Merryweather
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Buyer's Agent
Tina Drum
616 Realty LLC
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
$418,417

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,417
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.23%
Original Mortgage
$296,250
Outstanding Balance
$292,949
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$125,468

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2012
Sold by
Swanger Donald James
Bought by
Swanger Beth Anne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 1992

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 1988
Bought by
Swanger Beth Anne

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1983
Bought by
Swanger Beth Anne
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Lampen Marcia $395,000 None Listed On Document
Swanger Beth Anne -- None Available
-- $72,500 --
Swanger Beth Anne $71,000 --
Swanger Beth Anne $52,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lampen Marcia $296,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2024 08/14/24 Sold $395,000 0.0% $159 / Sq Ft
07/17/2024 07/17/24 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2024 07/15/24 For Sale $395,000 -- $159 / 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 $2,302 $178,800 $0 $0
2024 $2,302 $168,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,205 $145,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,217 $126,800 $0 $0
2021 $2,168 $113,700 $0 $0
2020 $2,072 $104,900 $0 $0
2019 $2,079 $93,400 $0 $0
2018 $2,008 $84,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,955 $73,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,978 $66,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,840 $66,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $62,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christine Merryweather

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Christine Merryweather

    Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

    (616) 840-5223

    1 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    Christine Merryweather
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  • Tina Drum

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Tina Drum

    616 Realty LLC

    (231) 519-7709

    1 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Tina Drum
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24036020

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-05-226-014

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49506 South East End

1227 Colorado Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1227 Colorado Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 since 15 July 2024 and is currently estimated at $418,417, approximately $168 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 1227 Colorado Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Mulick Park Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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