$259,900
$15K PRICE DROP

1238 Carlton Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

North East Citizens Action Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,626/month

Total Views 5,363
2 Beds
1 Bath
784 Sq Ft
$332 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

Welcome to this adorable, recently remodeled home conveniently located nearby Leonard Street and the highways! The main floor features a spacious living room with lots of natural light, a kitchen / eating area with all new appliances and cabinet hardware, 2 bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The lower level offers tons of storage space and a washer & dryer. Other perks include a detached 2-stall garage, deck off the back entrance, fenced-in backyard, and lots of new flooring and paint throughout the home. Call to schedule your private showing today!

Listing Agent

Doug Takens

Independence Realty (Main) License #6501343127 Listed on: 10/21/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,070

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 6,055 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 47x129
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 784 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,070

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 47x129
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 784.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3070.34
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 784.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 784.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 259900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: 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
  • 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 Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 47x129
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6055.0
  • Zoning Description: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3070.34
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $2,853 $94,200 $0 $0
2024 $2,853 $85,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,830 $73,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,690 $63,100 $0 $0
2021 $2,621 $58,500 $0 $0
2020 $2,533 $54,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,593 $48,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,237 $41,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,204 $36,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,218 $34,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,211 $34,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $31,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/10/2025 11/10/25 Price Changed $259,900 -1.9% $332 / Sq Ft
11/05/2025 11/05/25 Price Changed $264,900 -1.0% $338 / Sq Ft
11/03/2025 11/03/25 Price Changed $267,500 -0.9% $341 / Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Price Changed $269,900 -1.0% $344 / Sq Ft
10/25/2025 10/25/25 Price Changed $272,500 -0.9% $348 / Sq Ft
10/21/2025 10/21/25 For Sale $274,900 +111.5% $351 / Sq Ft
08/29/2018 08/29/18 Sold $130,000 +8.3% $166 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/27/2018 08/27/18 For Sale $120,000 +46.3% $153 / Sq Ft
08/24/2018 08/24/18 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2014 08/15/14 Sold $82,000 +0.1% $105 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/03/2014 07/03/14 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2014 06/23/14 For Sale $81,900 +26.0% $104 / Sq Ft
11/20/2013 11/20/13 Sold $65,000 -23.4% $83 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/04/2013 11/04/13 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2013 08/12/13 For Sale $84,900 -- $108 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $139,000 Clearstream Title
Warranty Deed $130,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan In
Warranty Deed $82,000 Clearstream Title
Deed $65,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $101,927 None Available
Warranty Deed $107,500 --
Warranty Deed $101,500 --
Warranty Deed $74,900 --
Warranty Deed $53,900 --
Warranty Deed $100 --
Deed $35,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $80,514 FHA
Previous Owner $86,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $95,950 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $0 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25054169

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-17-479-005

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 North East Citizens Action

1238 Carlton Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

For Sale

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