Cat Conklin
616 Realty LLC
(616) 208-4904
61 Total Sales
5 in Creston
$150K - $278K Price Range
1356 Emerald Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Creston Neighborhood
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,352
Sq Ft
5,184
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Indoor Spa
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- 1 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of August 2026Welcome to 1356 Emerald! Charming northeast-side Grand Rapids home with character, updates, and a location that's easy to love. Inside you'll find hardwood floors, a comfortable main floor layout, dining area with sliders to the deck, a large walk-in pantry, and a flexible main floor room that works well as an office, den, playroom, or additional bedroom.The sellers have made several thoughtful improvements, including new windows and blinds, new stairway carpet, updated deck boards and stain, added attic/basement insulation, a new garbage disposal, kitchen cabinet organizers, a new shed, and a newly added basement bathroom. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, a full bath, full laundry, and blackout blinds. The home also offers great storage with large closets, a spacious pantry, and a full basement. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard, porch, patio, deck, and shed. The location is another highlight, walkable to coffee, pizza, and playgrounds, while still just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, shopping, dining, and highways. Seller is delaying review of offers until Saturday, July 11, at 5:00 PM. Buyer and buyer's agent to verify all information.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6506048556 Listed on: 07/07/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,893
Year Built
- Built in 1928
Lot Details
- 5,184 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 104
- Fenced
- Shrub
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,352 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Insulated Windows
- Window Treatments
- Window Screens
- Indoor Spa
- Wood Flooring
- Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Snack Bar or Counter
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Phone Connected
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Ownership History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 7, 2026
Closed on
Aug 11, 2026
Sold by
Colette Cascarilla
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Rustin Scott
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Bailee VanderMolen
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
3.37%
Views
17
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-35.98%
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Outstanding Balance
$300,700
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$6,853
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 22, 2019
Closed on
Sep 27, 2019
Sold by
Ruso William J
Bought by
Cascarilla Colette
Seller's Agent
Kyle Gummere
Windpoint Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Rustin Scott
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$170,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.06%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.12%
Original Mortgage
$153,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 8, 2014
Closed on
Jul 31, 2014
Sold by
Taatjes Wade
Bought by
Ruso William J
Seller's Agent
Marcy Myers
Your Team Realty
Buyer's Agent
Denis Taatjes
Independence Realty (Main)
List Price
$59,400
Sold Price
$38,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,400
-36.03%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.69%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 3, 2013
Sold by
Grinwis Victor and Grinwis Joan
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 18, 2012
Sold by
Grinwis Joan Marie
Bought by
Grinwis Victor Wayne
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 24, 2004
Sold by
Grinwis Joan
Bought by
Grinwis Victor and Grinwis Joan
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$16,738
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 4, 2003
Sold by
Chertos Gregory
Bought by
Grinwis Joan and Chertos Joan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 29, 1996
Sold by
Thompson Thompson R R and Thompson Chertos G
Bought by
Chertos G and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Cor
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 27, 1988
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 25, 1988
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Creston, MI
-
Cat Conklin
-
Travis McIntyre
Travis McIntyre
Bellabay Realty (North)
(616) 965-6065
230 Total Sales
8 in Creston
$215K - $360K Price Range
-
Ellyn Olney
Ellyn Olney
Bellabay Realty (Kentwood)
(616) 816-5967
32 Total Sales
1 in Creston
$295,000 Price
-
Amanda Rogers
Amanda Rogers
Rogers Neighborhood Realty
(269) 397-3665
197 Total Sales
4 in Creston
$257K - $375K Price Range
-
Shuyan Shi
Shuyan Shi
Success Realty West Michigan
(616) 816-5133
44 Total Sales
1 in Creston
$300,000 Price
-
Mark Vriesman
Mark Vriesman
Five Star Real Estate GH
(616) 201-3724
100 Total Sales
1 in Creston
$235,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $170,000 | Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc | |
| Deed | $38,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $40,000 | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $50,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $70,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $49,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $30,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $153,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $35,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $16,738 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $89,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2026 08/11/26 | Sold | $310,000 | +3.4% | $229 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/11/2026 07/11/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/07/2026 07/07/26 | For Sale | $299,900 | +76.4% | $222 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/27/2019 09/27/19 | Sold | $170,000 | +0.1% | $126 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/24/2019 08/24/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/22/2019 08/22/19 | For Sale | $169,900 | +347.1% | $126 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/31/2014 07/31/14 | Sold | $38,000 | -36.0% | $28 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/15/2014 07/15/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/08/2014 05/08/14 | For Sale | $59,400 | -- | $44 / Sq Ft |
Source: MichRIC
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,844 | $124,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2025 | $2,677 | $121,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $26 | $111,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $2,653 | $97,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,518 | $83,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,462 | $77,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,354 | $71,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,332 | $63,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,260 | $57,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,205 | $44,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,216 | $41,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,111 | $41,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $38,000 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Rustin Scott
Seller's Agent in 2026
Rustin Scott
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
(616) 889-1097
5 in this area
171 Total Sales
-
Bailee VanderMolen
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Bailee VanderMolen
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
(810) 887-9353
4 in this area
171 Total Sales
-
Kyle Gummere
KG
Seller's Agent in 2019
Kyle Gummere
Windpoint Realty LLC
(616) 293-0702
4 in this area
307 Total Sales
-
MM
Seller's Agent in 2014
Marcy Myers
Your Team Realty
-
DT
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Denis Taatjes
Independence Realty (Main)
Map
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 26034199
APN: 41-14-17-353-005
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