NOT LISTED FOR SALE

224 Richards Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $274,274 - $310,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,502 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 17, 2016

Last sale price $115,000 $77 Per Sq Ft

Est. 154% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,787/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Porch
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of February 2016

Beautiful home walking distance to John Ball Park. One step in the front door you will love the hardwood floors and woodwork and crown molding. Large living room open to the Formal eating area. Open kitchen with newer cabinets. Nice size master. Cute rec room in the basement with new carpet makes a nice play area. Rear deck and a 3 stall plus parking for 2 cars then a gas heated work room, great for hobbyist.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dean Kuipers

Greenridge Realty (Kentwood) License #6506017208 Listed on: 11/03/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Dean Kuipers

Greenridge Realty (Kentwood) License #6506017208 Listed on: 11/03/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,151

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x100

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,151

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40x100
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1502.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • General Property Info:Design: Bungalow
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1151.08
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1152.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1502.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 350.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 350.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch(es), Deck(s)
  • List Price: 116900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1151.08
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2015
Closed on
Feb 17, 2016
Sold by
Kopenski John
Bought by
Garner Katherine R and Garner Branden W
Seller's Agent
Dean Kuipers
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
Buyer's Agent
Dean Kuipers
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
List Price
$116,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-1.63%
Current Estimated Value
$292,069

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$177,069
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.47%
Original Mortgage
$112,917
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2011
Sold by
Nusbaum Sarah M and Nusbaum Sarah Michelle
Bought by
Kopenski John A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2011
Sold by
Dolci Brothers Investments Llc
Bought by
Kopenski John A and Nusbaum Sarah M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,972
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2010
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Dolci Brothers Investments Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2010
Sold by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2009
Sold by
Morgan Mark J and Morgan Rebecca L
Bought by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1994
Sold by
Willis Willis T T and Willis Morgan M
Bought by
Kopenski John A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1992
Sold by
Cole Cole D D and Cole Willis T
Bought by
Kopenski John A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1991
Sold by
Kruger Kruger R R and Kruger Cole D
Bought by
Kopenski John A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1990
Sold by
Cole Cole D D and Cole D
Bought by
Kopenski John A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 1984
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
Garner Katherine R $115,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Kopenski John A -- None Available
Kopenski John A $80,000 None Available
Dolci Brothers Investments Llc $34,500 Attorneys Title Agency Llc
Federal National Mortgage Association -- None Available
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp $93,323 None Available
Kopenski John A $69,900 --
Kopenski John A $63,000 --
Kopenski John A $52,000 --
Kopenski John A -- --
-- $45,000 --
-- $52,000 --
-- $13,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Garner Branden William $35,000
Open Garner Branden W $133,500
Closed Garner Branden W $11,300
Closed Garner Branden W $11,300
Closed Garner Katherine R $112,917
Previous Owner Kopenski John A $77,972
Previous Owner Morgan Mark J $50,100
Previous Owner Morgan Mark J $38,500
Previous Owner Morgan Mark J $99,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/17/2016 02/17/16 Sold $115,000 -1.6% $77 / Sq Ft
12/07/2015 12/07/15 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2015 11/03/15 For Sale $116,900 -- $78 / 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 $2,091 $112,800 $0 $0
2024 $2,091 $100,200 $0 $0
2023 $2,003 $87,800 $0 $0
2022 $2,014 $81,500 $0 $0
2021 $1,969 $72,200 $0 $0
2020 $1,883 $66,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,972 $62,400 $0 $0
2018 $1,904 $57,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,854 $47,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,269 $40,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,180 $40,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $37,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dean Kuipers

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Dean Kuipers

    Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)

    (616) 443-1080

    10 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15057966

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-378-008

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

224 Richards Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 224 Richards Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 03 November 2015 and is currently estimated at $292,069, approximately $194 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 224 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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