NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1831 Observatory Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

East Paris Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $397,000 - $430,481

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,838 Sq Ft
$145/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 22, 2021

Last sale price $300,000 $106 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,618/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Collins Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of July 2021

Walk through the front door into your new home! This 3 bedroom 1 ½ bath home is in the Forest Hills School district but with Kentwood taxes and it is just step away from the Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve. The main floor features an open concept floorplan that includes the Kitchen, Dining and Family room that has a wood burning fireplace with a slider to a back deck and a beautiful, wooded back yard. There is also a great space on the main floor to use for a home office or den. Upstairs boasts a large full bath and 3 bedrooms all with a fresh coat of paint and new carpet. The lower level has a rec room, laundry, and storage! An oversized 2 stall attached heated garage with cable, on demand hot water so you never run out, a great neighborhood and a prime location are some of the extras with this beautiful home! Seller to review all offers on Wednesday 6/30/21 at 12 noon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodie Karrip

616 Realty LLC License #6501384318 Listed on: 06/25/2021

616 Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Shauna Smith

West Edge Real Estate LLC License #6501411472

West Edge Real Estate LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,521

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 10,193 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x136

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,838 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,521

Year Built

Built in 1964

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: 1964
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 75x136
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2838.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3521.19
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tankless: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2012.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2838.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 299000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x136
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10193.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3521.19
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2021
Closed on
Jul 22, 2021
Sold by
Rikkers Katherine
Bought by
Vos-Camy Jolene
Seller's Agent
Jodie Karrip
616 Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Shauna Smith
West Edge Real Estate LLC
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.33%
Current Estimated Value
$410,870

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$110,870
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2021
Sold by
Rikkers Steven P and Rikkers Katherine
Bought by
Rikkers Katherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,500
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2001
Sold by
Hellwarth John M and Hellwarth Ina F
Bought by
Rikkers Steven P and Rikkers Katherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,700
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Vos-Camy Jolene $300,000 None Listed On Document
Rikkers Katherine -- None Available
Rikkers Steven P $153,000 Metropolitan Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rikkers Katherine $193,500
Previous Owner Rikkers Steven P $137,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/22/2021 07/22/21 Sold $300,000 +0.3% $106 / Sq Ft
07/01/2021 07/01/21 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2021 06/25/21 For Sale $299,000 -- $105 / 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 $5,271 $199,900 $0 $0
2024 $5,271 $178,300 $0 $0
2023 $5,657 $157,600 $0 $0
2022 $5,304 $136,500 $0 $0
2021 $3,501 $120,700 $0 $0
2020 $2,891 $116,600 $0 $0
2019 $3,467 $113,900 $0 $0
2018 $3,416 $110,600 $0 $0
2017 $3,334 $94,200 $0 $0
2016 $3,235 $90,200 $0 $0
2015 $3,198 $90,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $84,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jodie Karrip

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 291-4794

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Jodie Karrip
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Shauna Smith

    West Edge Real Estate LLC

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21024695

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-02-451-004

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 East Paris

1831 Observatory Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1831 Observatory Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 25 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $410,870, approximately $144 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 1831 Observatory Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Collins Elementary School, Northern Trails 5/6 School, and Northern Hills Middle School.

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