NOT LISTED FOR SALE

218 Diamond Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Midtown Grand Rapids Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $307,000 - $328,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft
$274/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 07, 2021

Last sale price $231,500 $197 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,035/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Replacement Windows
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Back Yard Fenced

About This Home

As of January 2021

3 bed 1.5 bath Midtown charmer. Ideally located within walking distance of coffee shops, restaurants, and the Fulton St Farmers Market. Walk through the front door and discover an open floor plan perfect for entertaining. The kitchen has been remodeled and features new kitchen cabinets, glass tile backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances. Head upstairs and find 3 bedrooms all with huge closets. The bathroom was recently renovated and has a newer dual sink vanity, tub insert, and flooring. This home is a great buy as many big-ticket items have been recently addressed including roof, furnace, water heater, cement driveway with turn-about, and windows. With a welcoming neighborhood that's community oriented, and just minutes from downtown with easy highway access, this home will sell fast! Any offers received will be reviewed on Monday 12/7 at 12 pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashleigh VanDuinen-Leistra

Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville) License #6501369240 Listed on: 12/04/2020

Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville)

Last Buyer's Agent

Karla Amaya-Leone

Edison Brokers & Co LLC License #6501380597

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,412

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 5,412 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

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

$2,412

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1917
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 41*132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1176.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2412.14
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1176.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1176.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 224900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 41*132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5412.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2412.14
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2020
Closed on
Jan 7, 2021
Sold by
Vance Katherine and Lawrence Katherine
Bought by
Rantala Kort and Rantala Mackenzie
Seller's Agent
Ashleigh VanDuinen-Leistra
Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville)
Buyer's Agent
Karla Amaya-Leone
Edison Brokers & Co LLC
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$231,500
Premium/Discount to List
$6,600
2.93%
Current Estimated Value
$321,697

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$90,197
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.83%
Original Mortgage
$219,925
Outstanding Balance
$197,264
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$116,033

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2017
Closed on
Jan 21, 2017
Sold by
Lawrence Corinne Llc
Bought by
Lawrence Katherine
Seller's Agent
Gregory Carlson
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Katelynne Gale
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$181,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,100
3.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.55%
Original Mortgage
$162,900
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2016
Closed on
Feb 16, 2016
Sold by
Dyer Kelly
Bought by
Lawrence Orinne Llc
Seller's Agent
Austin Bekins
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Austin Bekins
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$70,000
Sold Price
$63,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-10%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
181.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2011
Sold by
The West Michigan Private Capital Fund 1
Bought by
Dyer Kelly

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2010
Sold by
Benchmark Capital Management Llc
Bought by
West Michigan Private Capital Fund 1 Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2010
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Benchmaark Capital Mangement Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2009
Sold by
Flagstar Bank Fsb
Bought by
U S Department Of Housing & Urban Develo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2009
Sold by
Sanders Craig S
Bought by
Flagstar Bank Fsb

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1999
Sold by
Miller Miller C C and Miller Sanders C
Bought by
Dyer Sanders C and Dyer Kelly

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 1984
Bought by
Dyer Kelly
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
Rantala Kort $231,500 None Available
Lawrence Katherine $181,000 West Michigan Realtors Title
Lawrence Orinne Llc $63,000 Essential Title Agency Llc
Dyer Kelly $59,150 Attorney
Dyer Kelly -- None Available
West Michigan Private Capital Fund 1 Llc -- None Available
Benchmaark Capital Mangement Llc $24,000 Stewart
U S Department Of Housing & Urban Develo -- None Available
Flagstar Bank Fsb $66,233 None Available
Dyer Sanders C $69,900 --
-- $32,000 --
Dyer Kelly $18,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rantala Kort $219,925
Previous Owner Lawrence Katherine $162,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/07/2021 01/07/21 Sold $231,500 +2.9% $197 / Sq Ft
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2020 12/04/20 For Sale $224,900 +24.3% $191 / Sq Ft
02/21/2017 02/21/17 Sold $181,000 +3.5% $97 / Sq Ft
01/14/2017 01/14/17 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2017 01/13/17 For Sale $174,900 +149.9% $93 / Sq Ft
03/14/2016 03/14/16 For Sale $70,000 +11.1% $52 / Sq Ft
02/16/2016 02/16/16 Sold $63,000 -- $47 / Sq Ft
02/02/2016 02/02/16 Pending -- -- --
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 $3,094 $124,000 $0 $0
2024 $3,094 $114,200 $0 $0
2023 $3,139 $104,800 $0 $0
2022 $3,145 $88,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,379 $78,800 $0 $0
2020 $2,274 $73,400 $0 $0
2019 $2,381 $69,000 $0 $0
2018 $2,300 $66,100 $0 $0
2017 $2,127 $51,400 $0 $0
2016 $2,399 $47,300 $0 $0
2015 $2,805 $47,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $45,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ashleigh VanDuinen-Leistra

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ashleigh VanDuinen-Leistra

    Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville)

    (616) 283-3560

    7 in this area

    192 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Karla Amaya-Leone

    Edison Brokers & Co LLC

    (616) 422-5350

    1 in this area

    44 Total Sales

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  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Gregory Carlson

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 437-6475

    39 Total Sales

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Katelynne Gale

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Austin Bekins

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20049497

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-29-129-005

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 Midtown Grand Rapids

218 Diamond Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 218 Diamond Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 04 December 2020 and is currently estimated at $321,697, approximately $273 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 218 Diamond Ave NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Congress Elementary, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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