1837 Observatory Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
East Paris NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,975/month
Highlights
- No HOA
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Patio
- Collins Elementary School Rated A
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY IN FOREST HIILS SCHOOLS! Very well-maintained ranch home in a prime location. The home features 3 bedrooms including a good size primary bedroom on the main level and a 4th non-conforming bedroom in the basement. All 3 main level bedrooms feature beautifully re-finished hardwood floors. Other features include a large living room, formal dining area and a kitchen with breakfast nook. Downstairs you'll find a family room, laundry, a shower, the 4th non-conforming bedroom and a good amount of storage area. The private fenced backyard backs up to a wooded area with a path to Calvin University. A little cosmetic updating will go a long way to earning some quick equity!!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,568
Year Built
- Built in 1959
Lot Details
- 10,200 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 75 x 136
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Replacement Windows
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Range
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
- 1 Bedroom in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $2,940 | $160,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $2,940 | $144,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,162 | $127,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,965 | $110,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,879 | $97,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,378 | $94,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,851 | $91,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,809 | $89,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,769 | $77,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,686 | $74,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,655 | $74,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $69,600 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 11/13/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/30/2025 10/30/25 | Price Changed | $319,900 | -3.0% | $180 / Sq Ft |
| 10/21/2025 10/21/25 | Price Changed | $329,900 | -2.9% | $186 / Sq Ft |
| 10/16/2025 10/16/25 | For Sale | $339,900 | -- | $191 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $237,000 | Mutual Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $201,450 | New Conventional |
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 25053230
APN: 41-18-02-451-005
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