NOT LISTED FOR SALE

217 James Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

East Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $381,000 - $488,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,454 Sq Ft
$400/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 21, 2020

Last sale price $297,000 $204 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,054/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bungalow
  • 3-minute walk to Cherry Park
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2020

Historic Cherry Hill District Condo. Platinum Leed certified, built for modern day convenience and comfortability. Simple and elegant floor plan with opportunities for redefining space. Set autonomously for privacy but not isolation. Walkability and public access to public transportation anywhere. Move in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Albertini

Keller Williams GR North (Main) License #6502119378 Listed on: 07/08/2020

Keller Williams GR North (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Lydia Dice

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501405789

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,341

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 5,227

HOA Fees

  • $400 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,454 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal, lawn/yard care
  • The James Avenue Condominium Project Condos

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,341

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$400 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2006
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 125x140
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1454.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4340.71
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: THE JAMES AVENUE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
  • General Property Info:Entry Type: Common
  • General Property Info:Pets YN: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1454.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Daylight, Full
  • LivingArea: 1454.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 722.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • List Price: 297000.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: 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
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 400.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 400.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Buy in Fee: 0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Monthly
  • General Property Info:Association Contact: Harry Knopke

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Snow Removal, Lawn/Yard Care

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 125x140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4340.71
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2020
Closed on
Aug 21, 2020
Sold by
Bray Derek M and Bray Margaret
Bought by
Vecchio Luis G
Seller's Agent
Peter Albertini
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Lydia Dice
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$297,000
Sold Price
$297,000
Current Estimated Value
$416,698

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$119,698
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.54%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2012
Closed on
Nov 28, 2012
Sold by
Vg Development Llc
Bought by
Bray Derek M and Wheeler Margaret
Seller's Agent
Guy Bazzani
BAZZANI ASSOCIATES LLC - I
Buyer's Agent
Chad Sytsma
Greenridge Realty (EGR)
List Price
$244,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-6.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.36%
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Vecchio Luis G $280,000 None Listed On Document
Vercchlo Luis G $280,000 None Available
Bray Derek M $230,000 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bray Derek M $184,000
Previous Owner Vg Development Llc $394,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2020 08/21/20 Sold $297,000 0.0% $204 / Sq Ft
08/06/2020 08/06/20 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2020 07/08/20 For Sale $297,000 +29.1% $204 / Sq Ft
11/30/2012 11/30/12 Sold $230,000 -6.1% $161 / Sq Ft
11/20/2012 11/20/12 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2012 11/20/12 For Sale $244,900 -- $171 / 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 $4,661 $188,400 $0 $0
2024 $4,661 $170,100 $0 $0
2023 $4,743 $140,000 $0 $0
2022 $4,714 $140,000 $0 $0
2021 $5,482 $161,200 $0 $0
2020 $4,145 $146,800 $0 $0
2019 $4,341 $134,500 $0 $0
2018 $4,192 $131,000 $0 $0
2017 $4,081 $125,500 $0 $0
2016 $4,130 $116,600 $0 $0
2015 $3,841 $116,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $114,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peter Albertini

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Peter Albertini

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

    (616) 291-3758

    78 Total Sales

    Peter Albertini
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Lydia Dice

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 481-6858

    47 Total Sales

    Lydia Dice
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Guy Bazzani

    BAZZANI ASSOCIATES LLC - I

    (616) 774-2002

    Guy Bazzani
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  • Chad Sytsma

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Chad Sytsma

    Greenridge Realty (EGR)

    (616) 813-2436

    1 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Chad Sytsma
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20026196

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-30-483-002

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 East Hills

217 James Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 217 James Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 08 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $416,698, approximately $286 per square foot. This property was built in 2006. 217 James Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Martin Luther King Leadership Academy, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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