NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1617 Philadelphia Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

South East End Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $251,000 - $298,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,760 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 15, 2023

Last sale price $220,000 $125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,806/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Storm Windows
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Porch
  • 5-minute walk to Mulick Park

About This Home

As of February 2023

Come see this nice home located at 1617 Philadelphia St. Enjoy the great layout with a covered back porch and garage with additional entertaining space. Upper level has two nice bedrooms and a full bath. Main floor has a bedroom, generous living and dining spaces, character and a great deal of potential. Garage has a second covered parking space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zachary Newhof

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown Listed on: 01/03/2023

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

Last Buyer's Agent

Zachary Newhof

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown Listed on: 01/03/2023

Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,805

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 5,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x100
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Shrub

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

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

$1,805

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1760.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Garden Window(s), Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 180.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 963.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 180.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 229900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5001.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1805.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2021
Sold by
Cole Paul R and Cole Patricia A
Bought by
Cole Paul R and Cole Patricia A
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$276,645

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1990
Sold by
Clark Clark K K and Clark Cole P
Bought by
Cole Paul R Patricia A
Source: Public Records

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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
Cole Paul R -- None Available
Cole Paul R Patricia A $33,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Cole Patricia A $178,400
Closed Cole Paul R $81,500
Closed Cole Paul R $92,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/15/2023 02/15/23 Sold $220,000 -4.3% $125 / Sq Ft
01/17/2023 01/17/23 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2023 01/03/23 For Sale $229,900 -- $131 / 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
2024 $4,052 $127,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,945 $110,700 $0 $0
2022 $1,846 $101,800 $0 $0
2021 $1,805 $94,500 $0 $0
2020 $1,726 $86,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,808 $80,000 $0 $0
2018 $1,746 $69,500 $0 $0
2017 $1,699 $56,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,720 $54,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,600 $54,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $50,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Zachary Newhof

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Zachary Newhof

    Keller Williams Realty Rivertown

    (616) 532-3042

    1 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Zachary Newhof
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    frank boenzi

    Bellabay Realty (SW)

    (312) 554-8741

    2 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    frank boenzi
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23000156

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-05-428-013

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 South East End

1617 Philadelphia Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1617 Philadelphia Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 03 January 2023 and is currently estimated at $276,645, approximately $157 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 1617 Philadelphia Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Mulick Park Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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