NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1932 Observatory Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

East Paris Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $332,000 - $367,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,808 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 26, 2018

Last sale price $188,250 $104 Per Sq Ft

Est. 86% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,249/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Collins Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2018

Perfectly located ranch in the highly desirable Forest Hills school district. Near to the expressway and only minutes from everything that this thriving community has to offer! The main floor features 3 bedrooms with original hardwood floors, full bathroom, living room with fireplace, dining room and kitchen with eating area. The main floor has a slider that opens onto a 3 seasons porch overlooking the private and fenced in backyard. Lower level offers the 4th bedroom with egress window, full bathroom and large living space with secondary fireplace and large mechanical room and tons of storage. Updated items include new paint, cleaned carpets and new carpet in hallway, newer furnace and ac unit and roof is only 2 years old. Priced to sell and possession at closing!! Call Today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandon Snellink

Cornerstone Home Group License #6501380659 Listed on: 10/19/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Turner

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown) License #6501401677

Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,047

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 10,193 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,808 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

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

$4,047

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 75 * 136
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1808.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4047.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • 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
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1208.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1808.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 185000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: 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
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 * 136
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10193.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4047.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2025
Sold by
Thomas Brandon Christopher and Thomas Katherine M
Bought by
Thomas Revocable Trust and Thomas
Current Estimated Value
$350,174

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2018
Closed on
Nov 26, 2018
Sold by
Knaut Andrew and Knaut Mary
Bought by
Thomas Brandon Christopher and Thomas Katherine Marie
Seller's Agent
Brandon Snellink
Cornerstone Home Group
Buyer's Agent
Joe Turner
Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$188,250
Premium/Discount to List
$3,250
1.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.42%
Original Mortgage
$133,250
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2005
Sold by
Dykstra Gerard A and Dykstra Kristine L
Bought by
Knaut Andrew and Knaut Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,200
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Thomas Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Thomas Brandon Christopher $188,250 First American Title Ins Co
Knaut Andrew $154,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Thomas Brandon Christopher $133,250
Previous Owner Knaut Andrew $114,800
Previous Owner Knaut Andrew $123,200
Previous Owner Dykstra Gerard A $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/26/2018 11/26/18 Sold $188,250 +1.8% $104 / Sq Ft
10/23/2018 10/23/18 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2018 10/19/18 For Sale $185,000 -- $102 / 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 $3,778 $160,700 $0 $0
2024 $3,778 $144,300 $0 $0
2023 $4,062 $127,800 $0 $0
2022 $3,809 $110,100 $0 $0
2021 $3,732 $98,700 $0 $0
2020 $3,082 $95,600 $0 $0
2019 $3,696 $92,400 $0 $0
2018 $4,126 $90,500 $0 $0
2017 $4,047 $78,100 $0 $0
2016 $3,952 $74,900 $0 $0
2015 $3,917 $74,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $70,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brandon Snellink

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Brandon Snellink

    Cornerstone Home Group

    (616) 439-6057

    1 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    Section Image

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Joe Turner

    Five Star Real Estate (Eastown)

    Section Image

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Daniel Turner

    Keller Williams GR East

  • A

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Arija Wilcox

    Keller Williams GR North

    (616) 293-9261

    8 in this area

    200 Total Sales

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18051558

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-02-452-013

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49546 East Paris

1932 Observatory Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 1932 Observatory Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 since 19 October 2018 and is currently estimated at $350,174, approximately $193 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 1932 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.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS® Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Copyright 2025 MichRIC, LLC. All rights reserved.

Nearby Homes