Seller's Agent in 2025
Heather Garbaty
Crown Real Estate Partners Inc
(616) 893-1159
1 in this area
84 Total Sales
217 Madison Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Heritage Hill Neighborhood
5
Beds
5
Baths
3,879
Sq Ft
0.31
Acre Lot
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Sun or Florida Room
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- 1-minute walk to Foster Park
About This Home
As of December 2025Step into timeless elegance in Heritage Hill. An 1890s home with roots in Grand Rapids' creative past — once home to a furrier, then a furniture craftsman. Handcrafted millwork & its enduring charm, speaks to a legacy of craftsmanship and care. Hardwood floors, intricate crown molding, stained glass windows & rich original woodwork throughout. Main floor features spacious living & sitting room w/ cozy fireplace & built-ins, a sunny three-seasons room, formal dining room, & beautifully renovated kitchen that blends modern updates with classic charm. Upstairs- four bedrooms plus a serene primary suite with walk-in closet and large vanity area. The finished third floor adds a fifth bedroom, half bath, & flexible bonus space-perfect for guests or a home office. Enjoy one of Heritage Hill's rare large lots. Parking for up to 15 cars plus thoughtfully curated gardens, raised garden beds, and a two-story heated garage. Historic beauty meets modern comfort in the heart of Grand Rapids.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Crown Real Estate Partners Inc License #6501314956 Listed on: 10/15/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,000
Year Built
- Built in 1912
Lot Details
- 13,634 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 89x148
- Decorative Fence
- Shrub
- Level Lot
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,879 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Crown Molding
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Window Treatments
- Window Screens
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Storm Windows
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Hot Water Heating System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Heritage Hill Subdivision
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 15, 2025
Closed on
Dec 1, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Heather Garbaty
Crown Real Estate Partners Inc
Buyer's Agent
bert lamb chop
Pyxis Realty
List Price
$790,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.33%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,616
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.76%
Original Mortgage
$666,000
Interest Rate
0.0619%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 5, 2015
Closed on
Jan 8, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jon Jackson
Jackson, Jon
Buyer's Agent
Heather Garbaty
Crown Real Estate Partners Inc
List Price
$398,000
Sold Price
$384,800
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,200
-3.32%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.83%
Original Mortgage
$365,560
Interest Rate
0.0392%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 30, 2011
Closed on
Jan 5, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Diane Griffin
Keller Williams GR North
Buyer's Agent
Diane Griffin
Keller Williams GR North
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$312,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2.5%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%
Original Mortgage
$249,600
Interest Rate
0.0397%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 30, 1988
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 29, 1988
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 28, 1988
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $740,000 | Ata National Title Group | |
| Warranty Deed | $384,800 | Attorney | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Grand Rapids Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $312,000 | Grand Rapids Title | |
| Deed | $50,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $77,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $79,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $666,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $365,560 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $195,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $249,600 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $142,650 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $100,300 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2025 12/01/25 | Sold | $740,000 | -6.3% | $191 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/30/2025 10/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/15/2025 10/15/25 | For Sale | $790,000 | +105.3% | $204 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/08/2016 01/08/16 | Sold | $384,800 | -3.3% | $110 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/07/2015 12/07/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/05/2015 11/05/15 | For Sale | $398,000 | +27.6% | $113 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/05/2012 01/05/12 | Sold | $312,000 | -2.5% | $90 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/07/2011 11/07/11 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/30/2011 08/30/11 | For Sale | $320,000 | -- | $92 / Sq Ft |
Source: MichRIC
Tax History
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| 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 | $7,190 | $373,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $70 | $329,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $7,125 | $291,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $6,764 | $253,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $6,613 | $248,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $6,322 | $234,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $6,394 | $214,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $6,394 | $184,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $6,225 | $168,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $5,470 | $158,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $7,895 | $158,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $149,600 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Heather Garbaty
-
Jennifer Gesik
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Jennifer Gesik
Crown Real Estate Partners Inc
(616) 292-8793
1 in this area
111 Total Sales
-
bert lamb chop
b
Buyer's Agent in 2025
bert lamb chop
Pyxis Realty
(415) 942-3202
1 in this area
10 Total Sales
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2016
Jon Jackson
Jackson, Jon
-
Diane Griffin
Seller's Agent in 2012
Diane Griffin
Keller Williams GR North
(616) 916-5960
2 in this area
74 Total Sales
Map
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 25053104
APN: 41-14-30-381-063
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