NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1254 Emerald Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $286,000 - $301,791

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,218 Sq Ft
$241/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 15, 2023

Last sale price $255,000 $209 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,896/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio
  • Attic Fan

About This Home

As of May 2023

3 bedroom ranch in a popular NE neighborhood. Larger than it appears with two living spaces on the main floor. Hardwood floors in the bedrooms and family room with wood burning fireplace with sliders to a new patio. Home needs TLC but has great potential including a partially finished basement offering another 800+ sq/ft of possible living space and plumbed for a second bath. 2 stall garage with extra storage area. Convenient location just minutes to downtown, shopping and expressway, and walking distance to Kent Hills Elementary School. Seller has instructed listing office to hold offers until Tuesday, April 25 at 12pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Novosad

Novosad Realty Partners License #6502380487 Listed on: 04/21/2023

Co-Listed By

Robert Novosad

Novosad Realty Partners License #6502321102

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Cavote

616 Realty LLC License #6501442084

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,907

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 105

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,218 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Patio

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,907

Year Built

Built in 1968

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: 1968
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 60 x 105
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1218.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1906.75
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: 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
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Pool:OutdoorAbove: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1218.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features Pool - above ground: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1218.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1008.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 229900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Above Ground, Outdoor/Above
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 105
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1906.75
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2023
Closed on
May 25, 2023
Sold by
Novosad Kevin P and Novosad Rita
Bought by
Mills Ashley
Seller's Agent
Lisa Novosad
Novosad Realty Partners
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Cavote
616 Realty LLC
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
10.92%
Views
115
Current Estimated Value
$293,448

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,448
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.05%
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Outstanding Balance
$235,365
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$58,083

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2022
Sold by
Novosad Kevin P and Novosad Rita
Bought by
Novosad Kevin P and Novosad Rita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2009
Sold by
Fichtel James and Fichtel Monica
Bought by
Household Finance Corporation Iii

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2004
Sold by
Fichtel James
Bought by
Fichtel James and Fichtel Monica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,829
Interest Rate
5.48%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Mills Ashley $255,000 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Novosad Kevin P -- None Listed On Document
Household Finance Corporation Iii $54,600 None Available
Fichtel James -- Nations Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mills Ashley $242,250
Previous Owner Novosad Kevin P $165,000
Previous Owner Fichtel James $116,829
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2023 05/15/23 Sold $255,000 +10.9% $209 / Sq Ft
04/25/2023 04/25/23 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2023 04/21/23 For Sale $229,900 -- $189 / 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 $4,084 $140,500 $0 $0
2024 $4,084 $128,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,613 $111,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,907 $95,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,669 $88,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,596 $83,200 $0 $0
2019 $1,672 $73,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,614 $62,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,571 $50,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,590 $47,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,479 $47,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $43,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Novosad

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Lisa Novosad

    Novosad Realty Partners

    (616) 437-0209

    5 in this area

    134 Total Sales

    Lisa Novosad
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  • Robert Novosad

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Robert Novosad

    Novosad Realty Partners

    (616) 437-0200

    6 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Robert Novosad
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Lauren Cavote

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 272-3707

    2 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    Lauren Cavote
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23012116

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-17-353-016

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1254 Emerald Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1254 Emerald Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 since 21 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $293,448, approximately $240 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 1254 Emerald Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Kent Hills School, Riverside Middle School, and Union High School.

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