NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2253 College Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Garfield Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $316,000 - $336,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,736 Sq Ft
$187/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 16, 2020

Last sale price $180,000 $104 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,003/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bungalow
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of January 2020

Don't miss out on this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath all brick bungalow with 2 stall garage that is turnkey and move in ready! This house will quickly move to the top of your list with its alluring location within walking distance to the Alger Heights business district offering local restaurants, breweries, parks and schools. The home features beautiful original hardwood floors in the living room, wood burning fireplace and fantastic mantel. Hardwoods are also in the 2 main floor bedrooms and the formal dining room. You will love the door off of the dining room to covered porch that leads out to the private partially fenced backyard. The upstairs has a 3rd bedroom with great closet space. The basement is finished with an impressive rec/family room plus gaming & bar area. Don't wait call today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully

Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville) License #6501325437 Listed on: 12/12/2019

Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville)

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Rockel

Keller Williams GR North (Main) License #6501406415

Keller Williams GR North (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,040

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 6,447 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x129

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,736 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,040

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1951
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50x129
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1736.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2040.39
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • 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
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1236.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1736.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 179900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x129
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6447.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2040.39
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 12, 2019
Closed on
Jan 16, 2020
Sold by
Azevedo Adam A
Bought by
Russell Clark and Jeffers Mary J
Seller's Agent
Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully
Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville)
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Rockel
Keller Williams GR North (Main)
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.06%
Current Estimated Value
$324,896

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$144,896
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.37%
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Outstanding Balance
$128,012
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$186,294

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2009
Sold by
Velie Grant and Velie Sarah
Bought by
Azevedo Adam A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,153
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2006
Sold by
Estate Of Angeline Roerig
Bought by
Velie Grant and Velie Sarah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,800
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Russell Clark $180,000 None Available
Azevedo Adam A $129,500 Trans
Velie Grant $123,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Russell Clark $144,000
Previous Owner Azevedo Adam A $19,610
Previous Owner Azevedo Adam A $120,587
Previous Owner Azevedo Adam A $127,153
Previous Owner Velie Grant $98,800
Previous Owner Velie Grant $24,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/16/2020 01/16/20 Sold $180,000 +0.1% $104 / Sq Ft
12/16/2019 12/16/19 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2019 12/12/19 For Sale $179,900 -- $104 / 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 $2,950 $133,400 $0 $0
2024 $2,950 $118,900 $0 $0
2023 $2,993 $102,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,842 $91,300 $0 $0
2021 $2,779 $81,700 $0 $0
2020 $1,948 $76,100 $0 $0
2019 $2,040 $70,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,970 $67,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,918 $67,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,941 $61,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,806 $61,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $53,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully

    Re/Max of Grand Rapids (Grandville)

    (616) 957-0700

    11 in this area

    418 Total Sales

    Lindsay VanDuinen-Scully
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Lauren Rockel

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

    (616) 450-3448

    17 in this area

    267 Total Sales

    Lauren Rockel
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  • Jim Blehm

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Jim Blehm

    Keller Williams GR North (Main)

    (616) 719-7017

    16 in this area

    526 Total Sales

    Jim Blehm
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19057886

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-18-07-252-028

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49507 Garfield Park

2253 College Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 2253 College Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 since 12 December 2019 and is currently estimated at $324,896, approximately $187 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 2253 College Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Brookside Elementary School, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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