NOT LISTED FOR SALE

225 Valley Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49504

John Ball Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $252,000 - $305,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,767 Sq Ft
$161/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 15, 2023

Last sale price $285,000 $161 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $1,879/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Porch
  • Storm Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of May 2023

Come See This DARLING 1.5 Story Bungalow in NW Grand Rapids Just 1 Block from The John Ball Zoo! Many Modern Updates Have Been Made But Also So Much Of The Original Character Has Been Kept! The Main Level Features Original Wood Flooring, Trim & Wood Built-Ins In The Living Room, A Modern Kitchen With Shaker Cabinets, Cute Breakfast Nook, Stylish Wallpapered 1/2 Bath, Den/3rd Bedroom, Formal Dining Room With Original Built-In Curio Cabinets & More! Upstairs Find 2 Bedrooms & 1 Full Bath! Additional Features Include: New Roof, New Water Heater, Some New Windows, Paint, Updated Pex Plumbing & More! An Expansive Front Porch Is Perfect For Morning Coffee In The Summer & A Storage Shed In The Back Houses All Of Your Tools! All Offers Due 4/29 @1 PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Brace

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main) License #6502368851 Listed on: 04/25/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine Southwell

Keller Williams GR East

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,639

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 4,095 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x102
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,767 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,639

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1916
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1767.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • List Price: 244900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 40x102
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4095.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2639.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2023
Closed on
May 15, 2023
Sold by
Schroeder Ellen M
Bought by
Kim Isabella E
Seller's Agent
Mark Brace
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Southwell
Keller Williams GR East
List Price
$244,900
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,100
16.37%
Total Days on Market
4
Views
76
Current Estimated Value
$284,968

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$32
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.01%
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Outstanding Balance
$210,056
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$74,912

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2020
Sold by
Schroeder Christina
Bought by
Schroeder Ellem M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,325
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2015
Closed on
Mar 27, 2015
Sold by
Whitcomb Ryan and Whitcomb Anne
Bought by
Schroeder Christina
Seller's Agent
Jeff Merrill
Key Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mark Brace
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$113,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-5.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.50%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2013
Closed on
Nov 18, 2013
Sold by
Estate Of Ardis J Wright
Bought by
Whitcomb Ryan and Whitcomb Anne
Seller's Agent
John Schlundt-Bodien
Greenridge Realty (Summit)
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Merrill
Key Realty
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$65,010
Premium/Discount to List
$5,110
8.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
50.61%
Original Mortgage
$48,800
Interest Rate
4.14%
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
Kim Isabella E $285,000 None Listed On Document
Schroeder Ellem M $172,500 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Schroeder Christina $113,000 West Michigan Realtors Title
Whitcomb Ryan $65,101 Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kim Isabella E $215,000
Previous Owner Schroeder Ellem M $167,325
Previous Owner Whitcomb Ryan $17,420
Previous Owner Whitcomb Ryan $48,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2023 05/15/23 Sold $285,000 +16.4% $161 / Sq Ft
04/29/2023 04/29/23 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2023 04/25/23 For Sale $244,900 +116.7% $139 / Sq Ft
03/27/2015 03/27/15 Sold $113,000 -5.8% $75 / Sq Ft
03/15/2015 03/15/15 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2015 03/14/15 For Sale $119,900 +84.4% $80 / Sq Ft
11/18/2013 11/18/13 Sold $65,010 +8.5% $43 / Sq Ft
09/06/2013 09/06/13 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2013 09/04/13 For Sale $59,900 -- $40 / 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
2024 $3,342 $105,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,781 $92,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,640 $85,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,581 $75,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,549 $59,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,622 $56,100 $0 $0
2018 $1,566 $53,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,525 $43,700 $0 $0
2016 $2,338 $37,500 $0 $0
2015 -- $37,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $34,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Brace

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Mark Brace

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 447-7025

    5 in this area

    891 Total Sales

    Mark Brace
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  • Katherine Southwell

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Katherine Southwell

    Keller Williams GR East

    (616) 550-4111

    2 in this area

    165 Total Sales

    Katherine Southwell
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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Jeff Merrill

    Key Realty

    38 Total Sales

    Jeff Merrill
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  • John Schlundt-Bodien

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    John Schlundt-Bodien

    Greenridge Realty (Summit)

    (616) 292-6924

    206 Total Sales

    John Schlundt-Bodien
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23012627

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-13-26-378-022

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49504 John Ball Park

225 Valley Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 225 Valley Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 since 25 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $284,968, approximately $161 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 225 Valley 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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