$510,000
SOLD JUN 9, 2025

1542 Martin Luther King Junior St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506

South East End Neighborhood
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,942 Sq Ft
6,011 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$263 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to this stunning Ottawa Hills home, nestled just steps away from the vibrant community of East Grand Rapids. This home exudes charm and character, making it a perfect sanctuary for anyone. With its thoughtful design and modern amenities, this property is sure to impress. The main floor welcomes you with a large living room, complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. This space is ideal for entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night. The beautifully renovated kitchen is a chef's dream. It boasts sleek tile floors, elegant cabinets, and durable quartz countertops that provide both style and functionality. Equipped with stainless steel appliances, this kitchen is provides great functionally. The formal dining room seamlessly opens into the kitchen, making it an excellent space for hosting dinner parties or enjoying family meals. The flow between these two areas encourages a connected and open atmosphere, enhancing the overall living experience in the home. The home includes four large bedrooms, each offering ample closet space and storage options. A newly renovated full bathroom adds a touch of modern luxury with its updated fixtures and finishes. For those in need of extra storage, the full basement and walk-up attic provide generous space. The property features a two-stall detached garage, offering a great space for your vehicles and additional storage. The new electric garage door opener will be installed prior to closing. The fenced-in yard is an added bonus while the beautiful landscaping enhances the home's curb appeal, making it a delightful retreat. This Ottawa Hills home combines timeless charm with modern conveniences, providing a welcoming space to create lasting memories. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nathan Harr

Reeds Realty Listed on: 05/13/2025

Co-Listed By

Brandi Harr

Reeds Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Wyatt Martin

Greenridge Realty (EGR)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,692

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,011 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50' x 120'
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,942 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,692

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50' x 120'
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1942.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5692.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1942.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1942.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1017.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 489900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: 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: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • 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: 50' x 120'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6011.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5692.0
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2025
Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
Ragatzki Stephen and Ragatzki Kyla
Bought by
Munroe Thomas and Alfree Abigail
Seller's Agent
Nathan Harr
Reeds Realty
Buyer's Agent
Wyatt Martin
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
List Price
$489,900
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
4.1%
Views
19

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-18.89%
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Outstanding Balance
$407,649
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$80,418

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2020
Sold by
Lowe Gregory J
Bought by
Ragatzki Stephen and Ragatzki Kyla

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$277,875
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2013
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Lowe Gregory J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,550
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2012
Sold by
Oakeson Scott A and Clegg Sandra L
Bought by
The Federal National Mortgage Associatio

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 1990
Sold by
Vonrussell M and Vonwebsky
Bought by
Lowe Gregory J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1988
Bought by
Lowe Gregory J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $510,000 Sun Title
Warranty Deed $292,500 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Deed $126,940 Etitle Agency Inc
Sheriffs Deed $74,382 None Available
Warranty Deed $77,500 --
Warranty Deed $86,900 --
Deed $84,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $408,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $277,875 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold $510,000 +4.1% $263 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $489,900 -- $252 / 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 $5,359 $238,200 $0 $0
2024 $5,359 $220,300 $0 $0
2023 $5,437 $184,800 $0 $0
2022 $5,162 $153,300 $0 $0
2021 $5,044 $148,300 $0 $0
2020 $5,160 $144,400 $0 $0
2019 $3,483 $144,100 $0 $0
2018 $3,364 $134,100 $0 $0
2017 $3,275 $111,900 $0 $0
2016 $3,314 $104,400 $0 $0
2015 $3,083 $104,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $87,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25021553

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-32-428-002