NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 James Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

East Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $442,000 - $480,000

-- Bed
-- Bath
-- Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold September 25, 2023

Last sale price $400,000

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,325/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.2 Acre Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Siding
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Level Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Cherry Park

About This Home

As of September 2023

Now offering a great investment opportunity located in the heart of the most popular rental district in Grand Rapids. This beautiful historic 2-unit is within walking distance to the Uptown Business district. Enjoy local restaurants, coffee shops, bars, shopping and more. With a combined 3190 total sqft, the mirrored units each have 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large open dining & living rooms, hardwood floors & vintage trim throughout. Each unit features stainless steel appliances, central air, private laundry and basement storage space. Outside, there is off-street parking for six vehicles, front & back porches, and 3 entrances for each unit. 228 James will be vacant by 9/1, making this duplex perfect for house-hacking with an owner-occupant! 228 Currently rents for $1600/mo and 230 James for $1500 a month. Owners reserves the right to set an offer deadline.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Ogle

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids) License #6506045818 Listed on: 08/11/2023

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

Co-Listed By

Allyson Fea

EXP Realty (Grand Rapids) License #6501445411

Last Buyer's Agent

Josh Smith

Josh Company, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,174

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66 x 132
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • Paved Parking

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,174

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: 2 to 4 Units
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 66 x 132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 7173.68
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • General Property Info:Total _pound_ Units: 2
  • General Property Info:Total _pound_ Bldgs: 1.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Electric4: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Water: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Full

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 400000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Number of Buildings: 1
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Topography: {"Level":true}
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.0
  • General Property Info:Total Parking Spaces: 6.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 66 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7173.68
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2023
Closed on
Sep 25, 2023
Sold by
Vermeulen Derek
Bought by
Vanderwerff Max and Vanderwerff Amie
Seller's Agent
Ryan Ogle
EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)
Buyer's Agent
Josh Smith
Josh Company, LLC
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$460,958

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$60,958
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.31%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$294,067
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$166,891

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2017
Sold by
Connelly Catriona M and Connelly Thomas J
Bought by
Vermeulen Derek

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2012
Sold by
Melville Catriona M and Connelly Catriona M
Bought by
Connelly Catriona M and Connelly Thomas J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,373
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2009
Sold by
Rothwell John R and Rothwell John William
Bought by
Melville Catriona M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,743
Interest Rate
4.84%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1996
Bought by
Connelly Rothwell J and Connelly Thomas J Catriona M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1996
Bought by
Connelly Rothwell T and Connelly Thomas J Catriona M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 1994

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1993
Sold by
Roth Ernst
Bought by
Connelly Thomas J Catriona M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1985
Bought by
Connelly Thomas J Catriona M
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
Vanderwerff Max $400,000 Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Vermeulen Derek $310,000 None Available
Connelly Catriona M -- Bell Title Agency
Melville Catriona M $130,100 Grand Rapids Title Agency Ll
Connelly Rothwell J $50,000 --
Connelly Rothwell T $25,000 --
-- -- --
Connelly Thomas J Catriona M -- --
Connelly Thomas J Catriona M $12,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vanderwerff Max $300,000
Previous Owner Connelly Catriona M $126,373
Previous Owner Melville Catriona M $127,743
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/25/2023 09/25/23 Sold $400,000 0.0% --
08/18/2023 08/18/23 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2023 08/11/23 For Sale $400,000 -- --
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 $10,566 $238,100 $0 $0
2024 $10,566 $211,800 $0 $0
2023 $7,066 $177,400 $0 $0
2022 $6,716 $161,100 $0 $0
2021 $6,544 $151,800 $0 $0
2020 $6,324 $143,700 $0 $0
2019 $6,475 $127,300 $0 $0
2018 $6,277 $118,500 $0 $0
2017 $3,825 $88,800 $0 $0
2016 $3,844 $81,400 $0 $0
2015 $3,662 $81,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $69,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ryan Ogle

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Ryan Ogle

    EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

    (616) 862-1713

    12 in this area

    247 Total Sales

    Ryan Ogle
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  • Allyson Fea

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Allyson Fea

    EXP Realty (Grand Rapids)

    (616) 307-1751

    5 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Allyson Fea
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Josh Smith

    Josh Company, LLC

    (616) 299-8541

    2 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Josh Smith
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23029383

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-30-477-009

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 East Hills

228 James Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

This home is located at 228 James Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 since 11 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $460,958. This property was built in 1908. 228 James Ave SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Martin Luther King Leadership Academy, Alger Middle School, and Ottawa Hills High School.

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