$326,000
SOLD JUN 26, 2025

226 Palms St SW Grand Rapids, MI 49548

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,838 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$177 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property
  • East Kentwood High School Rated A-

About This Home

As of June 2025

This delightful ranch offers a spacious living room, three bedrooms, the full bathroom, and a cedar closet, all conveniently located on the main floor. You will find ample storage areas throughout the home, while the all-season sunroom off the dining area presents versatile possibilities for its use. The finished basement provides a wonderfully rustic retreat, featuring barnwood walls and a convenient half bath. Stepping outside, you will discover an expansive double lot with a beautifully maintained yard, offering numerous options for outdoor enjoyment. Practical exterior water spigots on a separate water meter enhance the functionality of the outdoor space. This home is ideally situated close to Cutler Park, providing easy access to green space and recreational activities. Offers are du e Tuesday, June 3, at noon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kellie Scholma

City2Shore Gateway Group of Byron Center License #6501432984 Listed on: 05/29/2025

City2Shore Gateway Group of Byron Center

Last Buyer's Agent

Kari Kippen

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids) License #6501298170

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,199

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 126x139

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • <<OvenToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Finished Basement

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

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

$2,199

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 126x139
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1838.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2199.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1438.0
  • Additional Items:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1838.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 400.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1326.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 400.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 280000.0
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

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: 0.39
  • Lot Size Area: 0.39
  • Lot Dimensions: 126x139
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16988.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2199.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2025
Closed on
Jun 26, 2025
Sold by
Dieleman Donald M and Dieleman Helen J
Bought by
Dieleman Donald M and Dieleman Helen J
Seller's Agent
Kellie Scholma
City2Shore Gateway Group of Byron Center
Buyer's Agent
Kari Kippen
EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$326,000
Premium/Discount to List
$46,000
16.43%
Views
153

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-92.44%
Original Mortgage
$293,400
Outstanding Balance
$293,400
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$6,889

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2025
Sold by
Dieleman Donald M and Dieleman Helen J
Bought by
Dieleman Donald M and Dieleman Helen J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2010
Sold by
Dieleman Donald M and Dieleman Helen J
Bought by
Dieleman Donald M and Dieleman Helen J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $326,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $293,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Sold $326,000 +16.4% $177 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $280,000 -- $152 / 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 $1,543 $148,700 $0 $0
2024 $1,543 $146,300 $0 $0
2023 $1,476 $119,900 $0 $0
2022 $2,013 $108,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,977 $98,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,369 $89,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,931 $84,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,891 $80,500 $15,700 $64,800
2017 $1,840 $70,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,770 $66,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,685 $66,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $60,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25024838

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-21-01-454-009