$199,900

1516 Cole Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Creston Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,258/month

Total Views 50,537
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft
$198 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Sweet Street Park
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

Welcome to 1516 Cole Ave NE, a great starter home or an excellent investment opportunity in one of Grand Rapids' most desirable neighborhoods. This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is located in the vibrant Creston area, just minutes from downtown, local shops, restaurants, and multiple parks. The property offers a functional layout with plenty of potential to add your personal touch. Whether you're looking to purchase your first home or expand your rental portfolio, this home presents a fantastic opportunity in a growing area. Don't miss your chance to own a home close to everything Grand Rapids has to offer! Brand new roof not in photos.

Listing Agent

Hakam Hamed

Success Realty West Michigan License #6501449817 Listed on: 12/13/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,473

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

Lot Details

  • 6,186 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x124

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Michigan Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,473

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 198.31
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50x124
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1008.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2473.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1008.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Street Type:Dirt: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Welcome to 1516 Cole Ave NE, a great starter home or an excellent investment opportunity in one of Grand Rapids' most desirable neighborhoods. This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is located in the vibrant Creston area, just minutes from downtown, local shops, restaurants, and multiple parks. The property offers a functional layout with plenty of potential to add your personal touch. Whether you're looking to purchase your first home or expand your rental portfolio, this home presents a fantastic opportunity in a growing area. Don't miss your chance to own a home close to everything Grand Rapids has to offer! Brand new roof not in photos.
  • Remarks Misc: Agent Only Remarks: The house house has a completely brand new roof. Lockbox code in showingTime. That listing agent has interest in the entity that holds ownership of the property.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1008.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 564.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 564.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 199900.0
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x124
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6186.0
  • Zoning Description: Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2473.0
  • 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 $1,531 $74,500 $0 $0
2024 $1,531 $67,600 $0 $0
2023 $1,553 $49,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,475 $48,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,212 $42,400 $0 $0
2020 $1,892 $37,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,118 $32,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,084 $28,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,193 $23,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,199 $23,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,143 $23,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $24,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/13/2025 12/13/25 For Sale $199,900 +63.9% $198 / Sq Ft
02/07/2020 02/07/20 Sold $122,000 -12.8% $121 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/01/2020 01/01/20 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2019 12/06/19 For Sale $139,900 +94.3% $139 / Sq Ft
05/21/2019 05/21/19 Sold $72,000 -44.6% $71 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/25/2019 04/25/19 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2019 03/27/19 For Sale $129,900 -- $129 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Sheriffs Deed $121,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $122,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $75,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $3,589 None Available
Warranty Deed $18,750 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Warranty Deed $28,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $75,370 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Mich Title Co Ne
Warranty Deed $77,900 --
Warranty Deed $37,100 --
Warranty Deed $32,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $119,790 FHA
Previous Owner $79,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $68,850 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,110 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25061847

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-18-402-009

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49505 Creston

1516 Cole Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

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