Seller's Agent in 2025
Jessica Platko
Mitten Real Estate
(616) 920-0078
1 in this area
118 Total Sales
1541 Groton Rd SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,146
Sq Ft
6,621
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- East Grand Rapids High School Rated A
- Traditional Architecture
- 2 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of September 2025Move right in to this gorgeous home in desirable East Grand Rapids featuring beautiful hardwood floors, plenty of windows & large bay window allowing tons of natural light all year round, arched walkways, built-in's with all top notch quality that you'd expect from this solid all brick two story home. Also impressive is the spacious updated white kitchen with butcher block snack bar, large pantry, stainless steel appliances and loads of counter space adjoining the dining room with sliders to the back deck, and the conveniently located half bath. The front living room includes fresh paint, hardwood flooring and a beautiful gas fireplace (Bay Window). The daylight basement has a cozy fireplace with custom built-in's and entertainment center, another updated half bath and a freshly updated laundry room with new paint and flooring. The upstairs includes all 3 spacious bedrooms with large closets (w/closet systems), freshly painted with hardwood flooring and full bath. This home offers a relaxing retreat outside where you can entertain groups of all sizes. The fenced in backyard and underground sprinkling are also a bonus, along with the large detached two stall garage! All of this just steps away from Breton Downs Elementary and Breton Village or a short walk to Gaslight Village. You don't want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity, see it today!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Greenridge Realty (EGR) License #6501327065 Listed on: 05/09/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,400
Year Built
- Built in 1941
Lot Details
- 6,621 Sq Ft Lot
- Decorative Fence
- Shrub
- Sprinkler System
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Insulated Windows
- Garden Windows
- Window Screens
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Storm Windows
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Snack Bar or Counter
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 31, 2025
Closed on
Sep 8, 2025
Sold by
Leary Elizabeth
Bought by
Visser Sara and Rettenmaier Cory Thomas
Seller's Agent
Jessica Platko
Mitten Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Adams
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Grand Haven
List Price
$579,900
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
0.88%
Views
42
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-26.42%
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Outstanding Balance
$468,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$104,573
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 9, 2022
Closed on
Jul 5, 2022
Sold by
Dale Germain Anthony and Dale Eleanor Elyse
Bought by
Leary Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Blessing Nshime
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
Buyer's Agent
Allison Bok
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$66,000
14.7%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.09%
Original Mortgage
$515,000
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 9, 2019
Closed on
Jun 13, 2019
Sold by
Berglund Jenny and Roberts Smith
Bought by
Germain Anthony Dale and Parzyck Elyse Eleanor
Seller's Agent
Janet Romanowski Realtor
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
Buyer's Agent
Meghan Reinke
Childress & Associates Realty
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$349,900
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.46%
Original Mortgage
$309,900
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 15, 2009
Sold by
Lachman Blair T and Lachman Sara G
Bought by
Berglund Jenny and Roberts Smith
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
4.85%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 25, 2005
Sold by
Moore Barbara E
Bought by
Lachman Blair T and Lachman Sara G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$223,155
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 15, 2000
Sold by
Wakefield William J
Bought by
Moore Barbara E and Berglund Jenny
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 1, 1987
Bought by
Wakefield William J and Berglund Jenny
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $585,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $515,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $349,900 | Chicago Title Of Mi Inc | |
| Warranty Deed | $189,000 | Grand Rapids Title Company | |
| Warranty Deed | $234,900 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $186,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $80,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $468,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $515,000 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $309,900 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $125,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $223,155 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2025 09/08/25 | Sold | $585,000 | +0.9% | $273 / Sq Ft |
| 08/04/2025 08/04/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/31/2025 07/31/25 | For Sale | $579,900 | +12.6% | $270 / Sq Ft |
| 07/05/2022 07/05/22 | Sold | $515,000 | +14.7% | $240 / Sq Ft |
| 06/13/2022 06/13/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/09/2022 06/09/22 | For Sale | $449,000 | +28.3% | $209 / Sq Ft |
| 06/13/2019 06/13/19 | Sold | $349,900 | 0.0% | $163 / Sq Ft |
| 05/13/2019 05/13/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/09/2019 05/09/19 | For Sale | $349,900 | -- | $163 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $9,711 | $247,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $9,711 | $234,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $9,852 | $207,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $7,733 | $194,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $7,536 | $184,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $7,013 | $154,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $6,657 | $124,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $6,501 | $127,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $6,424 | $115,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $6,310 | $100,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $100,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $92,800 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jessica Platko
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Lauren Adams
L
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Lauren Adams
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Grand Haven
(616) 502-4784
4 in this area
18 Total Sales
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Jess Garrison
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Jess Garrison
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Grand Haven
(616) 502-2665
5 in this area
180 Total Sales
-
B
Seller's Agent in 2022
Blessing Nshime
Five Star Real Estate (M6)
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Allison Bok
A
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Allison Bok
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
(616) 634-4799
9 in this area
25 Total Sales
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Janet Romanowski Realtor
Seller's Agent in 2019
Janet Romanowski Realtor
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
(616) 318-0065
16 in this area
145 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 19019453
APN: 41-18-03-153-010
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