NOT LISTED FOR SALE

217 Richards Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $301,754 - $333,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,744 Sq Ft
$179/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 14, 2023

Last sale price $263,000 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,245/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Screened Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to John Ball Park

About This Home

As of November 2023

Located near John Ball Zoo & is a timeless picture of history w/the character that it exudes. Gorgeous woodwork throughout, fantastic 3 season porch, leaded glass cabinets in living room, beautiful formal dining, main floor bedroom, full bath & large kitchen w/loads of potential! Upstairs there's a 1/2 bath, & 3 very large bedrooms one that features a bonus space for an office/den/playroom. Full basement offers unfinished storage & laundry. Enjoy a large yard in the city! New gutters will be put on week of the Oct. 23rd! Hardwood flooring on main floor & stairs, under carpet. Entire front half of the roof, including the front porch was replaced w/new flashing soffit & sealed around front dormer. Estate property being sold-as-is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marcy Swanson Team

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) License #6501320248 Listed on: 10/25/2023

Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

Last Buyer's Agent

Bruce Cornell

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6501338200

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,051

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 7,884 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 46x171

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,744 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,051

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 46X171
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1744.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2051.16
  • 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
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1744.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1744.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1003.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 269900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 46X171
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7884.0
  • Zoning Description: res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2051.16
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2023
Closed on
Nov 14, 2023
Sold by
Yeo Anne S
Bought by
Cornell Bruce A and Cornell Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Marcy Swanson Team
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Buyer's Agent
Bruce Cornell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$263,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-2.56%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$311,939

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$48,939
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2017
Sold by
Yeo Anne S and Yeo Lawrence E
Bought by
Yeo Anne S and Yeo Louis S
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
Cornell Bruce A $263,000 Star Title
Yeo Anne S -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Yeo Anne S $31,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/14/2023 11/14/23 Sold $263,000 -2.6% $151 / Sq Ft
10/27/2023 10/27/23 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2023 10/25/23 For Sale $269,900 -- $155 / 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 $6,585 $148,800 $0 $0
2024 $6,585 $132,000 $0 $0
2023 $2,032 $115,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,929 $107,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,886 $94,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,803 $86,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,889 $80,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,824 $80,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,776 $65,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,797 $57,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,671 $57,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $53,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marcy Swanson Team

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Marcy Swanson Team

    Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)

    (616) 293-8422

    2 in this area

    138 Total Sales

    Marcy Swanson Team
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Bruce Cornell

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23139676

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-377-017

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

217 Richards Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 217 Richards Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 25 October 2023 and is currently estimated at $311,939, approximately $178 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 217 Richards Ave SW is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Shawmut Hills School, Westwood Middle School, and Union High School.

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